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Beet & Yogurt Spread
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Middle Eastern Beet & Yogurt Toasts

As excited as I get to see summer really coming on at the market — fat, juicy tomatoes; cool, crunchy cucumbers; glossy, purple eggplant — I also get a little panicky about what’s going out of season. The earthy, vividly-colored beets I love so much won’t be around much longer here, so I’m making the […]

Peach Basil Sangria Pitcher
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Peach Basil Sangria

*editor’s note: As a longtime fan of the incredibly talented food blogger and author Erin Gleeson, I couldn’t be more excited to have her on the blog today sharing one of her favorite summer recipes. If you’re not already familiar with Erin’s work, prepare to become obsessed: her New York Times best selling cookbook The Forest Feast is one of my […]

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Behind the scenes at Commander’s Palace

When photographer Buff Strickland and I approached Commander’s Palace, we were greeted by two vivacious ladies in black pants and pink tops. Lally Brennan and “Ti” Adelaide Martin were the definition of New Orleans charm — impeccably put-together and disarmingly friendly. “Do you know what Ti means?” asked Lally with a devious smile. “That’s short […]

Behind the Scenes at Commander's Palace | Camille Styles
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Commander’s Palace Creole Tostada

We went behind the scenes at Commander’s Palace to get this exclusive recipe from Executive Chef Tory McPhail. The cherished New Orleans restaurant is known for it’s “Haute Creole” cuisine — a fresh and daring take on classic Louisiana food. This bold dish combines spicy steak and pickled vegetables with crispy sweet potato chips for […]

Strawberry Thyme Yogurt
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Strawberry Thyme Yogurt

Strawberry season has come early this year and I can’t get enough. I love them most when raw, so over greek yogurt is always a great, easy option. But for just a little more effort (and a lot more flavor), strawberries are also amazing when macerated with a savory herb, like thyme or rosemary. It makes […]

Black and White Pancake Cake
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Black and White Pancake Cake

*editor’s note: I’ve known Shauna Sever, San Francisco-based blogger at The Next Door Baker, for a few years now, and I’ve long been a fan of her simple, crave-worthy recipes as well as her kind and fun personality. I couldn’t have been more excited to receive her newest book, Real Sweet, in the mail recently, […]

Grapefruit Jalapeno Margarita Recipe
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Grapefruit-Jalapeño Margarita

Every year, I choose an unofficial “drink of summer” that I find myself mixing up for almost every weekend get-together at our house. The requirements for said drink are: it must be fruity, boozy, able to serve a large crowd, and most important, extremely easy to pull together since I’d rather be hanging out in the pool […]

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16 Best Birthday Cake Recipes

Birthday cakes are the best. Is there anything that feels – or tastes – more celebratory and indulgent than a multilayered confection topped with a crown of flickering candles? For me, they also taste like love: every year since I can remember, my mom has taken requests to make whatever cake I want, and they’ve […]

Mrs. Lilien's kitchen
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Mrs. Lilien

Kelley Lilien, aka Mrs. Lilien, has been shaking cocktails since before she learned to tie her shoes. “I would often fix up my mom and grandma’s drinks,” she says. “Which is when I discovered the creativity in it. Years later, I drew the same discovery from cooking.” As an adult Kelley has parlayed these cocktail-mixing […]

Hibiscus Marshmallow Recipe
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Hibiscus Marshmallows

Marshmallows are, hands down, one of my favorite things to make at home. Try them once, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find even a trace of relation between the homemade version and the waxy, deflated ones you find at the grocery store. Don’t get me wrong, each has its place in the sun, and I will gladly […]

potato pizza recipe
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Spring Potato Pizza

*editor’s note: While Camille is taking some time to enjoy her new bundle, we’ve invited a few of our favorite foodies to stop by and share their most loved seasonal recipes. First at bat is our dear friend, photographer, and gardener extraordinaire, Kate LeSueur… Potatoes are here (!!!), and their arrival is a big reason why I love […]