Gather, Eat, and Be Merry—These Easy Appetizers Are Fit to Feed a Crowd
It’s all about the finger food.
Appetizers
You Won’t Even Miss the Bread with These Sweet Potato Crostini
Ain’t no party like a faux-tini party.
Peruvian Carrot Pesto
Check out the full menu from our Global Inspired Dinner Party here!
Za’atar Spiced Citrus Yogurt Dip
Check out the full menu from our Global Inspired Dinner Party here!
Maple Harissa Brussels Sprouts
Your fave veg on a whole new level.
This One Pot Apple Chutney Will Seriously Upgrade Your Cheeseboard
Correct me if I’m wrong, but cheese boards seem to be the ultimate food choice for entertaining. What I love about the concept is that every person seems to have their go-to style and rules for creating one. Some people let the cheese be the star with accoutrements that compliment, some like to add special sweet […]
DIY Dumplings Might Be the Best Girls Night Idea Ever
Last week we caught up with food and travel writer Deana Saukam while she was visiting friends in Austin. It was so much fun hanging with this fun group of girls and watching them work together to make Deana’s DIY dumplings. When I say these scallop and garlic chive blossom wontons were good, I mean […]
Market Green Salad with Fennel, Herbs, & Blackberries
My favorite fresh starter for a summertime meal on the patio! Scroll on for the simple and delicious recipe, and… Read the full story from our blooming jasmine outdoor dinner party here!
Vegan Caprese Tartine
“We always have fresh bread in the house and I’m constantly trying to think of new recipes to incorporate it,” says Alexia Brown of Byron and Blue. “Open faced sandwiches and tartines are my new obsession and I love playing around with ingredients. They’re so easy and shareable and can work as a both a […]
Roasted Beet Tostadas with Avocado Crema, Goat Cheese & Pepitas
photos by Hannah Haston It’s hard to describe life in Austin without mentioning tacos. The two are basically inseparable, and since it’s not out-of-the-question that I might start a day with breakfast tacos and end it with fajitas, you could say that I’ve gotten pretty good at putting fresh twists on the classics so that […]
Purée of Baked Zucchini with Mint, Basil and Lemon
A delicious and summery side dish from Denmark-based chef, Mikkel Karstad. Check out the full story: A Dinner Party in Denmark with Julie Pointer Adams
Smoky Beet & Strawberry Salad with Gorgonzola
*photos by Ashleigh Amoroso The other day, I picked up a pint of strawberries at the grocery store, fully anticipating the bland, lackluster berries I’ve had to settle for all winter long. I brought them home, gave them a rinse, and was shocked to take a bite into a sweet-as-candy strawberry that made me realize: […]
How to Make Ceviche At Home (It’s Not That Hard)
photos by Ashleigh Amoroso When we were in Costa Rica a couple weeks ago, Adam and I couldn’t stop raving about the flavorful ceviche that was as incredible at roadside stands as it was at fine dining restaurants. I vowed to myself that I’d attempt to recreate it back home, so we had Hannah Yerby, […]
Sweet and Savory Mini Latkes
‘Cause you shouldn’t have to choose.
Smoked Salmon Toast with Mustard and Herbs
Most of the parties we host at our house are as casual as it gets: thirty minutes in, everyone’s kicked off their shoes (and usually jumped in the pool). If I serve appetizers, it’s something super simple like homemade guac and salsas or a good cheese with a crusty baguette. The one exception is our […]
Gougères from The Cook’s Atelier
Gougères are part of a classic Burgundian apéritif, served with a glass of bubbly or wine. These airy little cheese puffs are made from savory pâte à choux dough, utilizing the same technique used to make sweet éclairs and profiteroles. See how Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith serve up this classic apéritif at their French cooking […]
Bright Beet Soup
Textile hunter Mollie Brown served this bright soup at her “Texas-meets-Morocco” backyard gathering this fall. See the full story here! photographed by kate zimmerman
Lunchbox Pepper Panzanella Salad
Hope y’all had a great Labor Day weekend and soaked up plenty of those end-of-summer vibes. Although we’re definitely embracing the feeling of fall that’s suddenly in the air around here, end-of-summer produce is still in full force. Since these balmy September evenings are the perfect time to make the most of the eggplants, tomatoes, […]
Cherry Watermelon Wedge Salad
Editor’s Note: Today’s healthy recipe is brought to us by Libbie Summers, a recognized food and lifestyle tastemaker. Her work has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Vogue, and on the OWN Show. She now serves as the Creative Culinary Director of the newly launched Terra’s Kitchen, a meal delivery service focusing on farm […]
Squash Hummus With Whole Tahini & Pumpkin Seeds
Check out the full story here! From Berty of Hummus Among Us: “I created this recipe for my first popup catering event to compliment a classic hummus with a seasonal and local product. It turned out to be a great success! I love to pair it with whole tahini for its nutty, earthy flavors.” Photography […]