Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The Classic New Year’s Day Entertaining Recipe Collection Timeless recipes filled with the iconic favorites southerners have come to expect on New Years Day is a lovely way to ring in the new year. Hoppin’ John served over Long Grain White Rice features seasoned black eyed peas while Bourbon-Orange Baked Ham & Classic Collard Greens deliver […]
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The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer Hosting holiday gatherings offers endless menu possibilities. The selection of recipes should most certainly showcase seasonal produce coupled with traditional fare guests have grown to expect. Festive party fare filled with bold, fresh flavors that can be prepared ahead then chilled, baked, roasted or warmed […]
The 2018 Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Planning Guide
Holiday Entertaining The Timeline The 2018 Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Planning Guide With Thanksgiving preparations well underway, a bit of savvy guidance will prove to pay off when dinner is served. Join me this morning on WBRC Good Day Alabama from 7am to 9am as I will be sharing valuable pointers & executing the menu featured in Rebecca Gordon’s […]
The Fall Entertaining Hors d’oeuvres Collection
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials The Fall Entertaining Hors d’oeuvres Collection With fall entertaining in full swing that includes everything from game day festivities & casual outdoor gatherings to bridal showers & holiday parties just around the corner, being well prepared with an arsenal of lovely appetizers to serve with cocktails should be effortless to prepare […]
The Essential All-American Entertaining Party Primer
Summer Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential All-American Entertaining Party Primer Having a few friends over for All-American grilling favorites can be exciting when classic recipes are presented & served in exciting ways. The menu will truly stand out when a few unexpected standard items are made from scratch. Many of them can be put together quickly […]
The Essential Sundown Entertaining Party Primer
Summer Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Sundown Entertaining Party Primer Hosting summer gatherings in the evening offers endless menu possibilities. Often times these get togethers start early in the day & last well after sundown. The selection of recipes should most certainly showcase seasonal produce coupled with traditional fare guests have grown to expect. New […]
The Essential Summer Luncheon Party Primer
Summer Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Summer Luncheon Party Primer Summer entertaining during the lunch hour beckons fresh seasonal produce to be at the forefront when planning menus for lovely socials. New twists on classic party fare that can be chilled or sautéd quickly will keep kitchens cool but that doesn’t mean that flavors are […]
Spring Entertaining: The Kentucky Derby Party Plate
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Kentucky Derby Party Plate When entertaining, planning a lively party featuring Lemon-Mint Juleps, Lemon-Ricotta Artichoke Dip, classic Beaten Biscuits with country ham & Rosemary-Bourbon Apple Chutney, you know you’re in for a mighty fine time. Parties where mingling is encouraged indicates that buffet style serving will be the most appropriate method […]
The Essential Kentucky Derby Entertaining Primer
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Kentucky Derby Entertaining Primer Kentucky Derby socials are lovely occasions & some of the most lavish the South has to offer. From a collection of classic recipes to carefully curated attire, the fine details should never be excluded. A perfect menu & doning your Sunday Best should be reserved for these ceremonious […]
The Traditional Chicken Salad Luncheon Plate
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Traditional Chicken Salad Luncheon Plate When entertaining, planning a seated luncheon takes a little additional thought as opposed to a buffet style gathering where guests can simply help themselves to provisions. In many cases, a blueprint should be created well in advance of how you wish to arrange the party […]
