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Beet-Dyed Mustard Ranch Deviled Eggs

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Bright pink beet-dyed mustard ranch deviled eggs are stunning and easy to make. They are the perfect way to use up hard boiled eggs and they make a great appetizer.
How to Make Beet-Dyed deviled eggs with recipe for mustard ranch deviled eggs

I’ve never needed an excuse to get friends together for a celebration. Especially with blogging, I’m always wrangling girlfriends together for some hair-brained scheme, whether I need hand models or people to pose in front of a photo booth.

A while ago I hosted a confetti party. There were two reasons for the party – one, I finished a rough stretch at work with mostly night shifts, meaning I had basically dropped off the planet. I wanted to get everyone together to reconnect over drinks and snacks. Plus, I needed a party spread to highlight the balloon party centerpiece DIY I was working on for Martha Stewart. Why go to all of the trouble of making the decorations, recipes, and libations for a photoshoot if you can’t have people around to share them?… Read More »

Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe + BEST Deviled Eggs

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A Halloween deviled eggs recipe topped with spiders, and my recipe for the BEST deviled eggs you will ever eat. A great spooky treat for a Halloween party!

Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe with Olive Spiders - Easy Halloween Recipe Idea

I love, love deviled eggs. In my humble opinion, a party really isn’t complete without them – including a Halloween party!

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Make an Easy Cheese & Charcuterie Grazing Table

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Everything you need to know about building a simple grazing table. All the inspiration you need with styling tips & tricks! Includes a FREE grazing table food list.

You all know I love planning a good party! I almost enjoy the planning part as much as the party itself. The more we entertain, the more I value recipes and dishes that don’t take a lot of time, or can be made in advance.

I want it all – something that is sure to wow our guests, but without a lot of effort required the day of the event. I do everything I can to keep from being totally overwhelmed and to make sure our guests aren’t arriving to a kitchen that looks like a tornado just hit.

A grazing table is the mecca of easy entertaining, whether it’s a wedding or a holiday party. It takes no skill to arrange. The key is starting with the right ingredients. My motto? “More is more”. If you’ve followed me for a while you know that phrase describes my aesthetic perfectly – colorful and busy, but still stylish.

Read on for simple grazing table ideas!… Read More »

Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

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Your guests will go crazy for this easy mac and cheese bites appetizer recipe made with smooth and creamy Jarlsberg cheese.

Mac N Cheese Bites Recipe with Jarlsberg Cheese

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jarlsberg. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

The holidays are here and I have the best appetizer recipe for you!

I could honestly eat macaroni and cheese every day for years and not get sick of it. That’s why it was so fun to put a bite-sized spin on this classic dish. Another way to enjoy it, but as an appetizer! Macaroni and cheese bites are easy to make and I’ve even included a short video to inspire you. Check the recipe box for that!

Read on for the mac and cheese bites recipe…

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Easy Fall Cheese & Charcuterie Board Idea for Thanksgiving

Your Thanksgiving guests will love this fun turkey-shaped fall cheese & charcuterie board idea. Includes step-by-step instructions with photos.

Fall Cheese & Charcuterie Board Ideas for Thanksgiving - Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer

If you’re looking for minimal effort and maximum WOW factor, the easiest Thanksgiving appetizer for your table this year is this turkey-shaped cheese and charcuterie platter. I shared a sneak peek on Instagram last week and people went crazy for it! It requires no skill to put together and you can use whatever ingredients you want to fit your style and what you have available.

Read on for how to make this cheese and charcuterie platter for fall!

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Dessert Pizza Recipe with Brown Sugar Cookie Crust

A fun dessert pizza recipe is taken to the next level thanks to a brown sugar cookie crust. It makes a fun and colorful dish to pass this summer!

Brown Sugar Cookie Recipe Fruit PizzaSummertime is here and I’m ready to celebrate! What better way to enjoy your summer fruit than in a dessert pizza? The real star though is the dark brown sugar cookie crust.

Read on for the recipe and my favorite cocktail to drink with it!
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