Looking forward to all the holiday entertaining you’ll be doing? Well, a huge part of the fun will be serving Christmas food that captures the yuletide spirit—assembled and decorated as snowmen, Santas, reindeer, elves, Christmas trees, stockings, and more! These 44 recipes we’re featuring are amazingly creative, cute, and fun …
Read More »Easy Recipes with Black Beans from Casseroles to Desserts
Black beans are surprising versatile for cooking a variety of dishes from casseroles to desserts. Whether choosing to buy beans in bulk or in a can, these delicious recipes we’ve gathered offer you great options for preparing a hearty and tasty meal for the whole family! Yummy Recipes Using Black Beans: …
Read More »Summer Soups: Cold, Flavorful Recipes + Pairing & Serving Suggestions
Keep your cool while entertaining this summer with some of the most delicious chilled summer soups! Flavored by fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits, then perked up by herbs and spices, these 10 soup recipes can be the stars of a summer brunch, ladies’ luncheon, or even a park picnic. Pair …
Read More »Protein-Packed Summer Salads to Get Your Man to Eat More Veggies
Does the man in your life think salads are for sissies? Win him over to getting those healthy green veggies into his diet with salads that pack a protein punch. Think ingredients like eggs, tofu, beans, quinoa, and even meats and seafood! He won’t know how good these salads are …
Read More »Kid-friendly Crockpot Recipes for Summer: Help for Busy Moms!
School’s out for the summer! And that means busy moms finally get a break from all that school day cooking. To give you more time for all the summertime activities, step away from that stove and let your slow cooker do the work for you. It promises ease, convenience, and …
Read More »Host a Poolside Housewarming Party This Summer!
It’s your new home together as newlyweds! Get ready to plan your first party with a poolside housewarming celebration! Ahhh! With the sun out in full swing, be inspired to host a relaxing, fun, and memorable occasion. Whether it’s a large party for 20 or for 10, celebrate this milestone …
Read More »Plan a Seafood BBQ Menu with a Mediterranean Spin!
We’re really excited to be launching our series on Mediterranean-inspired entertaining, decor, and dining here on our Living Blog! And what better way to start it off than with a seafood BBQ party menu that is a feast for both the palate and the eyes, as only Mediterranean cuisine can …
Read More »Salmon Burgers for a Father’s Day BBQ Party
Grill something new this coming Father’s Day with a BBQ party serving up delicious salmon burgers. From Asian to Tex Mex-inspired recipes, you’ll be surprised at the many creative ways to make a flavorful salmon burger. These 10 salmon burger recipes that we are sharing show you how to cook …
Read More »Quick Fall Cheese Plates to Assemble for a Wine Party
Are you in awe of those luxe-looking cheese plates gracing the pages of gourmet sites? And would you love to put one together for a Fall Wine Party? Well, this post aims to help you assemble a stylish spread of cheeses, fruit, nuts, breads and crackers with that oh-so-artisanal look—that …
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