Food

What to Cook

No cooking ruts here. Whether you’re hosting a brunch for friends or simply want to revitalize your weeknight meals, we have a recipe for that. Filled with seasonal ingredients, crowd-pleasing flavors, and easy step-by-step instructions.
What to Cook

The 2019 CS Cleanse Menu

a note on portion sizes: the grocery list provides quantities for 1 person, so you’ll want to check the serving amounts on these recipes and divide ingredient amounts as needed (ie. if the recipe notes 4 servings and you’re cooking for one, divide all the ingredients by 4 when preparing.) Monday Breakfast: Cookies & Cream […]

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#CSCleanse: A Week of Menus + Recipes That Will Make You Feel Awesome

It’s here! We’re unveiling our 2017 #CSCleanse menu today, and I couldn’t be happier about all the deliciousness that’s in store for us during this week of healthy eating. The official cleanse kicks off this Saturday on May 20th and lasts seven days, and I wanted to go ahead and post the entire menu with recipes […]

Gatherings

How to Host a Fondue Party

We’ve all heard of fondue parties — retro gatherings where people dip different foods into melted cheese or chocolate — but why aren’t we all hosting fondue parties?! I’m on a personal mission to bring them back, you guys, and I have to admit, my first attempt was a huge success. I’d been dying to have […]

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3 Recipes for a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

photography by Molly Winters; featured image from Artful Desperado Editor’s Note: If you’ve been to Picnik, or even just heard of it, you’re aware that Naomi Seifter and her team are doing something special. Known for their real food and good vibes, the restaurant is the only place in Austin where you can grab bone broth or […]

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The Menu for Your Next Fall Brunch

editor’s note: I found a new kitchen staple in Eric Prum and Josh Williams’ cookbook, Host. Chock full of inspired-yet-approachable recipes and advice for creating delicious meals for friends, the book truly feels like it was written for me and others like me who just like to keep things simple and tasty. But if you thought this cookbook was […]

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The Only 3 Appetizer Recipes You Need to Survive the Holidays

Not sure if you’ve noticed, but today marks the one month countdown to Thanksgiving! And I’ve got to admit that I’ve suddenly been bit by the holiday party bug, planning menus for our family gatherings and a couple dinner parties I’ll be hosting this season. Can’t imagine more perfect timing for Darcy Miller’s insanely gorgeous […]

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No-Cook Summer Dinner Party

Summer is made for cookouts and dinner parties al fresco surrounded by your nearest and dearest. However,with the arrival of scorching temps comes the desire to be as far away as possible from a heat source, and it’s in this spirit that we’ve gathered a few of our favorite Asian-inspired recipes for a dinner party that you can throw without even turning on […]

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The Camille Styles Cleanse

As we say goodbye (and good riddance!) to the long winter, I’m probably not the only one who’s thinking about getting a little healthier for swimsuit season spring. I’ve got to admit that a crazy schedule last month (blame it on SXSW) caused me to neglect my workout routine and consume a few too many breakfast […]

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Bridal Shower Brunch Menu

Spring is upon us and just in time for the arrival of tulips and daffodils comes the season of bridal showers, baby showers, and all kinds of other girly get-togethers. Since it’s a busy time of year, we’re believers in throwing a special soirée that’s also stress-free and keeps the focus on coming together to celebrate the […]

Food

Valentine’s Date Night In

If you’re in a relationship, there can be a bit of pressure on Valentine’s to get everything just right — but crowded restaurants and high prices can make the perfect date night feel unattainable. I think that one of the sweetest and most romantic gestures is a beautiful meal at home for two: nothing communicates love quite […]

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Holiday Cocktail Party

Who doesn’t love a good holiday cocktail party? It’s the perfect excuse to don something sparkly and pretend to be fancy show your sophisticated side. But as anyone who’s hosted such a fête can attest, what sounds like it should be easier to throw than a dinner party can actually end up being way more stressful when all […]

Food

A New Twist on Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving week is upon us, which means it’s time to wrap up our menu planning and make some decisions already — grocery shopping awaits! Whether you’re hosting the meal or bringing a dish to the potluck, every Thanksgiving cook is faced with a major decision: stick to tradition or add your own little twist? Sweet Potato […]

Food

Vegetarian Thanksgiving

I have so many friends who are vegetarian these days (including my sister-in-law who usually stays with us during the holidays), and there’s no reason they shouldn’t be able to feast as heartily as everyone else on Thanksgiving. With a main course like this acorn squash stuffed with quinoa, pumpkin seeds and kale, I’d almost consider skipping […]

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Modern Thanksgiving Dinner

Planning the Thanksgiving menu is one of my favorite activities of the holiday season, and I fully embrace the challenge of satisfying the traditionalists in my family (yes Dad, cranberry jelly will be happening) while following my own impulse to put a modern spin on a few of the dishes. Today’s menu is what I’d be […]