The Salad My Guests Always Ask For: Strawberry Watermelon & Burrata
I make this strawberry watermelon salad all summer long when I want something that looks like it took more effort than it did. I love serving it at backyard parties …
Appetizers
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The Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad I Make for Hot Weeknights
I make this smashed Asian cucumber salad all summer long. On sweltering evenings when I don’t want the stove on, it’s the kind of thing I can pull together between …
The Kid-Approved Orange-Honey Fruit Snacks That Boost Immunity
I make these orange-honey fruit snacks on the weekend and keep a tray in my fridge for the week — they’re one of those small wins that actually survive family …
How I Stash Summer in Jars: Watermelon Jelly (Quick & Easy)
I make watermelon jelly in my kitchen whenever the melon is at its peak: bright pink flesh, that fresh, green-tinged aroma when I slice through the rind. It feels like …
How I Finally Nailed Orange-Ginger Gel Sheets at Home
I remember the first time I tried to make gel sheets in my kitchen: bright orange liquid in a shallow tray, full of promise, that set into something either too …
Why I Make Cherry Almond Brie Bites for Every Party
I make Cherry Almond Brie Bites whenever I need a fast, impressive appetizer that doesn’t steal the whole evening. In my kitchen these are the kind of recipe I reach …
This Party Salad: Pear Gorgonzola Salad with Plum Vinaigrette
I remember the first time I served this Pear Gorgonzola Salad at a holiday table: the colors stopped conversation for a beat. I’d simmered ripe plums into a glossy vinaigrette …
The Tart My Guests Ask for Again — Peach Caprese Tart
I’ve been serving this peach caprese tart at summer gatherings for years, and there’s always a small crowd around the kitchen counter while I finish the final drizzle of basil …
The Tartine My Guests Ask for: Caramelized Apricot & Ricotta
I make a lot of open-faced sandwiches when I host — they’re elegant, forgiving, and they leave room on the table for conversation. This caramelized apricot & ricotta tartine became …
How I Serve Balsamic Cherry and Goat Cheese Crostini for Parties
I first put these crostini on my party table when I needed something that looked thoughtful but didn’t tie me to the kitchen. I remember chopping cherries with one eye …