With spring finally here and Easter just around the bend, it couldn’t be a more perfect time for quiche. I make a variety of different quiches all year-round, but they seem particularly suited for spring and summer. They’re great for a crowd, especially if you’re having people over for brunch. Whether you’re serving a crowd […]

Nothing will get your Easter party hopping quite like a charming centerpiece and springy table decor. Now if only the Easter bunny took care of setting the table for Easter dinner or brunch, too. Right? This garden inspired tablescape was based around the center floral arrangement, which I showed how to make yesterday on Daytime TV. When setting a tablescape, […]

These charming, bunny ear cupcakes, are an oh-so adorable treat to make this spring. I can’t stop with all of the adorable Easter themed treats… so I apologize in advanced for the overflow of recipes. HOW CUTE ARE THESE? I love the little ears and think they would be a sweet addition to your brunch […]

This Easter Sunday, set a scene that is both classic and modern. I created a simple place setting that includes details such as a Nantucket basket weave dinner plate topped with a timeless watercolor bunny salad plate. Decorative Easter eggs sit atop of a natural moss table runner with porcelain bunnies scattered about. There is […]

There is more to Easter Sunday celebrations than church, dresses, parties and egg hunts. You’ve also got to debut a delicious Easter cake for the occasion. This year, wow your friends and family at every egg hunt with these delicious Coconut Cream Cupcakes. This is one of my most popular, southern style recipes, for good […]

For a casual gathering, slider style sandwiches are almost always requested at our events. Since most parties are still at a standstill, I am sharing one of the most popular sandwiches – Blackened Salmon Sliders, so you can make them at home. For these pint-sized sandwiches, blackened salmon is the star and is accompanied by […]

Make your next dinner party cozy and comfortable as well as easy to pull off, with these expert entertaining tips. Of course I love hosting large celebrations and parties, but there’s something special about an intimate gathering at home, bringing your closest family and friends around the table. A smaller group allows for conversation and community while enjoying a delicious meal. […]

The concept of having (or wearing) something old, and something new on your wedding day to bring you luck, is one of the many widely-held bridal traditions. You’ve probably heard the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” expression a million times, but what exactly does this custom entail and how can you tie […]

Family recipes are the best recipes, and they’re passed down from generation to generation for one reason: they’re freakin’ amazing. I’ve said this before but my Grandma Hayes is one of the best cooks I know – the woman can seriously make anything, and whatever that “thing” is, it’s always flawless. I consider myself lucky […]

Can’t figure out what to serve for an appetizer this holiday weekend? These Brie Stuffed Mushrooms are just the thing! Stuffed mushrooms are such a classic and they take almost zero prep time. Baby bella mushrooms are stuffed with brie and topped with an herb breadcrumb mixture — what’s not to love? After roasting, these […]