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A recipe for perfect lavender macarons with a fragrant lavender buttercream filling. The buttercream frosting also works great for cupcakes and cakes!
This fall, I was tasked with making macarons for a 200+ person wedding for some of our closest friends. As soon as I started, I regretted committing to the project! Making 500 macarons in an apartment kitchen is a fool’s errand…. Read More »
Add a pop of color to winter with this colorful rainbow Beet and Roasted Cauliflower Salad recipe. It’s healthy, hearty and absolutely beautiful!
It’s been particularly grey and dreary in San Francisco this winter, with days of rain turning into weeks. There’s been a drought for most of the time we’ve lived here so it’s definitely a shock to the system to have had such a wet winter!
I’m overcompensating for the grey-ness of life with this gorgeous rainbow salad. No artificial colors or dyes, all the pops of color come from plants! I always say that nature is the best artist, and I think looking at the photos you’ll have to agree…. Read More »
Win your Big Game party with this fun Chocolate Dipped OREO Footballs recipe. They are easy to make ahead of time to cut party prep stress. This post is sponsored by Nabisco. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that allow me to bring you beautiful and delicious content!
The biggest football game of the year is just weeks away, so it’s time to start party planning! The thing I’m most looking forward to (even more than the halftime show!) is sharing these mini football treats made with OREO Cookies with our guests. I know they are going to get devoured.
Read on for the recipe and for some of my Big Game party hacks!
Spice up your next party with a healthy vegetarian Mezze Platter with hummus, lavash, feta, and veggies. Makes an amazing easy appetizer!
When people ask for a way to make entertaining easier, I always recommend making a platter. Platters are an easy way to impress company when you’re entertaining. They are colorful, fun to arrange and even more fun to eat!
Cheese and charcuterie platters probably come to mind, but today I want to advocate for a different platter to add to your entertaining toolbox – the mezze platter. Featuring a mix of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean delicacies, this is truly a fuss-free appetizer. It’s also super healthy and – unlike cheese and charcuterie – almost entirely vegan!
Read on for tips for what to put on a mezze platter…
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This cheesy spinach artichoke dip recipe is the BEST ever thanks to Real California Brie cheese. It takes just minutes to make and has only five ingredients!
You know I love a good easy recipe. I tend to overexert myself when we’re entertaining for the holidays, in part because I want our guests to have an amazing experience, and in part because I’m a terrible control freak. To compensate, I focus on simple recipes and dishes that can be partly or completely made in advance.
This cheesy spinach artichoke recipe checks all my party boxes. You can make it advance and bake it the day of, it only has five ingredients and it takes just minutes to assemble. Even a control freak like myself would feel comfortable delegating this recipe to a willing assistant – it’s that easy.
This roasted delicata squash recipe is the perfect easy holiday side dish. It’s packed with flavor from cayenne, pomegranates, Real California Queso Fresco and lime crema.
Can I just say I’ve been loving delicata squash in a big way this year?
It’s truly the unsung hero of squashes. This beautiful little vegetable doesn’t need to be peeled.
I think the last time I tried to peel a butternut squash I actually got blisters, so this is beyond huge. It’s packed with flavor, but doesn’t overpower a dish. Instead it serves as a ready canvas for the amazing ingredients in this recipe, including pomegranates, Queso Fresco and a lime yogurt crema. Add in a pinch of spices and your mouth is truly in for a treat.
Read on the roasted delicata squash recipe…