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Entertaining

It’s no secret that good food plus good drinks equals a great party! Which is probably why I love entertaining as much as I do! As a little kid, I dreamed about being a party planner when I grew up! And in a way, that dream came true! Because a huge part of my job is creating delicious seasonal recipes that can easily be organized into a complete party menu! But a great party doesn’t begin and end with food! So you’ll also find decor and music suggestions, cocktail recipes, wine guides, and gift ideas! Plus, pro-tips for pulling the whole thing together without losing your mind! Entertaining made easy? I’ve got you covered!

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Father's Day

Strawberry Crisp

Cod fish cooked in a sauté pan and covered in tomato basil sauce.

Date Night Ideas

Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce

Chocolate

Chocolate Chip Pecan Scones

Blueberry Recipes

Blueberry Hand Pies

Meatballs in a dutch oven with marinara sauce and cheese on top.

Beef

The Best Baked Meatballs Recipe

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Seasonal Highlight Pasta Salad Recipes

Dinner

Greek Orzo Salad

This Greek Orzo Salad Recipe bursts with flavor thanks to feta cheese, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and kalamata olives. We use chickpeas for our protein, feel free to use grilled chicken or shrimp instead! Topped with a zesty Greek salad dressing, this is the perfect summer pasta salad recipe. Just combine the ingredients in a large…

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Dinner

Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

Pasta

The Best Italian Pasta Salad (Mayo-Free Dressing)

Dinner

20-Minute Greek Pasta Salad

It's beginning to feel a lot like Summer, and you know what that means, right? It's PASTA SALAD SEASON! And this Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad with Zucchini, Goat Cheese, and Tomatoes is sure to be on heavy rotation all Summer long! This mayo-free pasta salad is vegetarian friendly and perfect for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues! #pestopastasalad #pesto #orzo #orzopastasalad

Dinner

Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad with Zucchini, Goat Cheese, and Tomatoes

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Cakes

This Super Moist Chocolate Bundt Cake is always a crowd-pleaser! Loaded with rich chocolate flavor and covered in decedent chocolate ganache and shaved chocolate curls, this one is definitely a dessert for chocolate lovers only. So much easier than making a layer cake!

Brunch

Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache (The BEST Chocolate Flavor)

Slice of crustless quiche on a white plate.

Breakfast

Crustless Quiche Recipe (Spinach, Sausage, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes)

Muffin tin with banana blueberry muffins and tiny flowers.

Blueberry Recipes

Banana Blueberry Muffins (Use Fresh or Frozen Blueberries!)

Breakfast

How to Make Buttermilk Pancakes

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Christmas

Festive Christmas Punch (Non-Alcoholic)

A cold copper mug filled with cranberry Moscow mules.

Apple Recipes

Cranberry Apple Moscow Mule Recipe

Boozy Recipes

Spicy Pineapple Margaritas

Cinco de Mayo

Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas for a Crowd

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Shrimp scampi in dutch oven with shrimp on top.

Christmas

The Best Shrimp Scampi (Quick and Easy)

Pasta

The Best Italian Pasta Salad (Mayo-Free Dressing)

Skillet of rigatoni with tomato sauce, sausage, and zucchini on brown table.

Date Night Ideas

Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

Date Night Ideas

The Best Pepperoni Pizza Recipe (Kid approved easy dinner recipe)

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Appetizers

Antipasto Skewers

Homemade garlic knots on a baking sheet with grated parmesan cheese on top.

Appetizers

How to Make Garlic Knots

Crispy baked chicken wings on baking sheet.

Appetizers

The Best Chicken Wings with Sweet Sriracha Sauce

Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms with Italian Sausage

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Brunch

Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache (The BEST Chocolate Flavor)

Slice of coconut cake on a white plate with a fork on the side.

Cakes

Raspberry Surprise Coconut Snowball Cake

Slice of tiramisu on a white dessert plate.

Boozy Recipes

Nonna Approved Tiramisu Recipe (The BEST Easy Italian Dessert)

Slice of devil's food cake on a silver plate topped with chocolate shavings.

Cakes

The Best Devil’s Food Cake

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Top Recipes for Entertaining

Brunch

How to Make Mimosa Cupcakes

Chocolate

Bakery-Style Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cakes

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Cupcakes

Bar Desserts

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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Appetizers

Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Sauce

Perfectly pan seared scallops are served in a delicious white wine lemon caper sauce! This special occasion recipe is so easy and comes together in less than 20 minutes! Just be sure not to overcook your scallops, only cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds or so per side!

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Date Night Ideas

Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

Calling all pasta lovers! This hearty Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini is for you! It’s so flavorful and easy enough to make on a weeknight!

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