When I think of casual, relaxed and informal entertaining, I think of a buffet. A buffet affords the host more time with their guests while removing the pressures and time…
The Tiny Fairy
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I’ve been hosting parties for thirty years and I love to entertain. Filling my home with family and friends, enjoying delicious food and spending quality time together makes me very…
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If you love bacon like I love bacon, then this is your jam! Oh yes! Bacon jam is a magnificent spread that elevates just about anything you spread it on…
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Hosting can be both fun and stressful, but with a little planning and realistic expectations, your party can be a success. Remember the number one rule in planning is K.I.S.S.…
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There’s nothing like a Key Lime Pie and the no bake version is equally delicious! My Best Ever No Bake Key Lime Pie is loaded with that delicious tart key…
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Rarely have I hosted a party when King’s Hawaiian rolls didn’t make an appearance as a slider in one form or another. Sliders are perfect for any party or gathering.…
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These egg rolls are better than the ones at Chili’s! Don’t take my word for it, take my family’s praise. Chili’s blends diced chicken, black beans, sweet corn, jalapeño jack…
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What’s not to love about a chocolate covered strawberry? A beautifully sweet and ripe strawberry covered in a delicious semi-sweet chocolate shell. While this isn’t hard to make, chocolate can…
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been to Timpano’s Italian Chophouse Restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and I’ve never been disappointed. Timpano’s is a true…
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Now that we are headed into the Valentine’s Day countdown, here’s a romantic blush and gold formal tablescape idea. Blush is a very delicate color and it’s very soothing to…
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This champagne dessert is perfect for New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day or any themed party that needs a little shimmer and bubbles! This isn’t your grandma’s 1950s jello dessert though.…
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Today I’m sharing my Valentine’s Day Coffee Table Picnic with you. As you’re planning your Valentine’s Day celebration, there may be a number of reasons why you can’t dine out…
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Panna Cotta is an Italian cooked cream dessert that is considered to be from the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Delicious and rich cream is cooked with gelatine, sugar and…
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Rabo Encendido is Cuba’s version of Spain’s Rabo de Toro. With the mass Spanish emigration to Cuba, it’s no wonder Spain greatly influenced Cuban cuisine. I would say Rabo Encendido…
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This quick and easy copycat version of Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy, delicious and comes together in thirty minutes. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal or any other…
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This dish reminds me of Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu from New York City’s famous Via Carota restaurant, owned by Rita Sodi and Jody Williams. That dish was seared (pun…
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No matter how fancy you try to make mac and cheese, the best is always the simple and original version. This tried and true Southern classic recipe is the best…
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What’s not to love about filet mignon? It’s the best cut of beef and when properly cooked, it cuts like butter. I love to make it on the stove top…
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Chicken tenderloin is such a versatile and tender cut of chicken. They are perfect as appetizers, any time snacks, sandwiches and served as part of lunch or dinner! I love…
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Ah! Christmas morning. This has to be my favorite breakfast of the year. It’s one I look forward to all year long and I cherish more than any gift. There’s…
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This hash brown casserole is my copycat version of Cracker Barrel’s famous cheesy and creamy hash brown potato casserole. If you don’t have a Cracker Barrel near you, I’m sorry.…
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When I started cooking over 30 years ago, this is one of the first recipes I made. Over the years it’s become a favorite go to recipe for Christmas morning…
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Who doesn’t love a blonde brownie filled with mini chocolate chips and M&M mini candy pieces? So rich and chewy and packed with all those little pieces – it just…
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I love recipes that only require a bowl and a spoon – especially during the holidays! These Christmas Wreath Macaroons are so easy and festive to make. It comes together…
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You know my love of all things citrus – especially lemons and oranges. This brings me to these Orange Snowball cookies – a delicious bite size cookie with bright orange…
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This is a really good lemon cookie that’s crinkly on the outside yet light and chewy in the center. The Meyer lemons add a bright pop of lemon that can’t…
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Christmas, my favorite holiday. Have I said that before? The joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is the happiest and most joyful time of…
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My favorite eggnog of the holiday season! I’ve been making, bottling, gifting and enjoy this beverage for thirty years and I look forward to it every year. It’s become an…
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Coquito is Puerto Rico’s national Christmas holiday drink. It’s made throughout the island and recipes vary from family to family. Puerto Ricans feels strongly about their Coquito (diminutive for coconut)…
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This is one of those semi-homemade recipes that just works and I wouldn’t change it. While I love to bake from scratch, semi-homemade and short cuts are so helpful, especially…