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Three Easy Appetizers to Serve
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Three Easy Appetizers to Serve

Party Quesadillas (the Wow-Factor Appetizer!)
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Party Quesadillas (the Wow-Factor Appetizer!)

Deviled Egg Bar
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Deviled Egg Bar

Ranch Lemon Butter Chicken Wings
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Ranch Lemon Butter Chicken Wings

Collard Green Pimento Cheese Dip
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Collard Green Pimento Cheese Dip

Hot Honey Pimento Cheese Dip
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Hot Honey Pimento Cheese Dip

Swiss Onion Dip (Easy 3-Ingredient Baked Appetizer Recipe)
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Swiss Onion Dip (Easy 3-Ingredient Baked Appetizer Recipe)

Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken Skewers
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Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken Skewers

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You don’t need a *fancy* house to host like a QU You don’t need a *fancy* house to host like a QUEEN! 👸 “My house isn’t big enough for a dinner party.” “I don’t have a dining table.” “My house isn’t very clean or organized, I could never host.” All excuses, people. Excuses. I know, I know! You *think* your home isn’t big enough, or it’s not clean enough… or you aren’t enough… WRONG. You are more than enough to open your doors, welcome someone in, and enjoy a little party together. Guess what?! A “party” doesn’t equal dozens of people… It can mean you plus a couple of other people. I host frequently, and very rarely is it more than my table can hold. ((Which is 4-5 people!)) Don’t sell yourself short because you think your home isn’t good enough. If they matter to you, your house and surroundings do not matter to them. 💜 It’s the home you’ve created within that space that matters! 💛 It’s the community you are cultivating together that matters! 💚 It’s the presence you give someone that matters! So, I’m challenging you! Invite one person over in the next week and share a cup of coffee together. And see if the words “We should do this more often!” come out of your (or their!) mouth. Follow along for easy recipes that help you welcome people into your home more often! . . . #hostingessentials #hostingathome #dinnerpartyinspiration
My #1 Trick for Hosting Without the Stress! Havin My #1 Trick for Hosting Without the Stress! Having a curated Game Plan. I talked about it in my post yesterday when you’re crafting your dinner party timeline… But, it’s the 🐐 GOAT of party planning! Having everything out of my head and onto a ONE piece of paper… WOO HOO!! What’s on the Game Plan? ✅ Menu ✅ Shopping List ✅ Timeline ✅ Guest List (and what they’re bringing!) ✅ Decor Ideas ✅ Table Setting + Seating ✅ Extras On a deeper level, hosting without stress means gauging your own mental capacity before sending out that invite! If you’re living in a super busy season it might not be the best idea to add a dinner party on to your load. ((Now, sometimes we need to Suck it up, Buttercup! And host anyways. It might just get you out of your funk!)) . . . #hostingessentials #dinnerpartyinspiration #dinnerpartygameplan
3 Appetizers that make you look like you know what 3 Appetizers that make you look like you know what you’re doing… Everyone loves a cheeky nibble that’s homemade. It puts the EXTRA in ordinary for sure! If I had to choose my top three appetizers to serve anytime, any place, this is the lineup: 🥇 Pimento Cheese — everyone loves it. And when it’s good, it’s real good. My recipe is a little labor of love. But, you can make this 4 days ahead of time, and it will be sensational! 🥈 Maui Onion Dip — it’s a simple dip of sour cream with caramelized onions, salt, and pepper. Yep! You read that correctly, 4 ingredients! Serve with crispy kettle chips and fresh veggies to really make your appetizer pop. 🥉 Mama Leah Dip — it’s another quickie! Sour cream, Rotel tomatoes, ranch powder. That’s it! You serve this with crispy, salty tortilla chips and a tart margarita! Which one are you making first?! Say APP in the comments and I’ll share the post with all three recipes! . . . #appetizerrecipes #easyappetizer #hostingathome #EasyAppetizers #DinnerPartyVibes #HostessLife
Save your butter wrappers! I use these to coat my Save your butter wrappers! I use these to coat my pans before baking something! I also hear you can use them to line your cake tins with… I wouldn’t know anything about that! . . . #kitchenhack #lifehack #cookingtip
You’ll be just fine. 🫶 #dinnerpartyinspiratio You’ll be just fine. 🫶 #dinnerpartyinspiration #nyceats
Save this so you’re not scrambling with wet hair Save this so you’re not scrambling with wet hair & deviled eggs! There is no need to be stress-sweating when you open your door for a dinner party. Let’s chat… Dinner party timeline! For me, personally, that timeline on my Game Plan sheet is how I “keep it together.” It’s the little secret list that makes me look like I’m “effortlessly entertaining.” Things to Include in Your Timeline: 📋 Things you can do DAYS ahead of time! 👗 Getting dressed! 🍸 Having a cheeky little tipple before your people arrive! 🍽️ Turning on the ovens! 🧊 Taking items out of the fridge! 🕯️ Lighting candles! Say GAME in the comments, and you can download your own Game Plan to start filling in for your parties! Fun Fact: I still use this game planning method all these years later. Even when it’s a last-minute dinner party that's spur of the moment. I’ll quickly write it all out in the columns like I have on the one-page wonder, and get to work! . . . #partygameplan #hostingessentials #hostingathome
My latest hyper-fixation snack!?! 🍎 apple 🥜 peanut butter (the nice kind from th produce section!) 🥥 granola from @mahzedahrbakery ! So simple. So scrumptious! . . . #snacktime #hyperfixationsnack
Coca-Cola Baked Ham! This is a southern recipe if Coca-Cola Baked Ham! This is a southern recipe if I’ve ever seen one!! Boil down a 20-ounce bottle of Coke, add in half a cup of brown sugar and a tablespoon of dijon mustard. Once you’re ham is cooked, paint the entire thing with this sticky, sweet glaze! Say “Cola!” in the comments, and I’ll send the recipe to you! . . . #easter2025 #easterdinner #bakedhamrecipe #easyrecipe
Jubilee! You were exceeded every expectation! @ch Jubilee! You were exceeded every expectation! @cherrybombe curated a sensational lineup of speakers. The snacks, bevies, etc were delightful! My biggest takeaway? Amazing @gloriasteinem said “Use whatever space you have as a communal space, no matter what it is.” 🫶🫶🫶 I loved meeting new people and sharing a love of hospitality with a room full of 1000+ people. Cheers to next time! . . . #jubilee2025 #bombesquad #cherrybombe
Who’s ready to serve a TACO TOWER for their next Who’s ready to serve a TACO TOWER for their next dinner party?! Follow along for the full breakdown of each recipe on this tray! Say TACO in the comments and I’ll send you the post talking through this fun party idea! . . . #dinnerpartyinspiration #tacotower #tacotuesday
Ready to zhuzh up your Cocktail Shrimp a little?! Ready to zhuzh up your Cocktail Shrimp a little?! Add some homemade cocktail sauce (store-bought is fine, too!) to a little martini coupe, then lay your shrimp around the edge. Stack on your Drink Tree and, voila! How festive!! Need a link for the drink tree?? Say TREE and I’ll share the link with you! . . . #shrimpcocktail #easyappetizer #hostingathome
Cheers to a Citrus Crush Martini! Years ago at th Cheers to a Citrus Crush Martini! Years ago at the NC farmers market I had what they call an Orange Crush. It’s a darling little stand that you choose which citrus you want freshly juiced then they pair it with a little simple syrup, soda water, and a maraschino cherry! I can’t get enough of them, even though I’ve only had 2 “real” ones in my life. With that lovely tale in your mind, let me tell you about the martini version. It’s the best! Fresh citrus juice. Iced cold Vodka Sweet Simple Syrup Tangy Grenadine. It’s a match made in heaven! Mix this up when you need a little refresher! Here are the ratios: 1 part Orange Juice 1 part Lemon Juice 1 part Lime Juice 2 parts Vodka 1/2 part Simple Syrup 1/2 part Grenadine Mix it all in a shaker, and shake, shake, shake! Strain into whatever glass you prefer and enjoy! Want to make this for a batch cocktail for a LOT of people?! Grab a bottle of OJ, a bottle of lemonade, and a bottle limeade. Mix those with 750ml of vodka and a jar of maraschino cherries! Add it to a drink dispense with citrus slices, and you’re ready to rumble! . . . #christmascocktails #cocktailrecipes #easycocktailrecipe
Baked Meatballs, anyone?! I’ve perfected my rec Baked Meatballs, anyone?! I’ve perfected my recipe and that started with adding @boursincheese to your meaty mixture. I mean, come on… *Moist heaven* 🤭🤭🤭🤭 The other secret is baking them in a preheated cast iron skillet. And, from eating the leftovers, the texure is way better from the skillet balls to the sheet pan balls. Want this recipe?! Say MEATBALL in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe with you! . . . #bakedmeatballs #meatballrecipe #easyrecipes #dinnerpartyinspiration
Want to know the FIVE things you DO NOT need at yo Want to know the FIVE things you DO NOT need at your party? Social media is a fantastic place to get motivated and inspired to gather people around your table! Sometimes, it’s a bit over the top, and lacking the “everyday-ness” of the point of hosting people… Here are FIVE things you do NOT need at your party! 1️⃣ Over the top, one-time-use items. I get it if it’s for a specific birthday, but even then… Do you really need all that stuff?! Try shopping your home first, and getting creative with what you already have! 2️⃣ Bad Attitudes. No one wants to be greeted by a bad attitude, whether you are opening the door, or the guest coming through it! Leave it at the door, or ask for help getting out of your funk. 3️⃣ Stuffy Food. It’s fun every once in a while, but people are there for you! Good food is what lures people to your table, but don’t feel like you need to make it a 5-star restaurant worthy meal every time. 4️⃣ Disorganized Chaos. We are all busy people! Know your own capacity and when you have a little more to willingly open your home. ((Every season is different, and each season doesn’t last forever!)) 5️⃣ Unintentional Expectations. You, the host, have an idea in your mind of what you hope your time together looks like! Let your people know your expectations and everyone will have a better time. Are you guilty of any of these?! I am more frequently than I care to admit! . . . #hostingathome #hostingdinner #summerentertaining
This is your sign to use a punch bowl… Y’all, This is your sign to use a punch bowl… Y’all, I’m bringing the punch bowl back ((if you’re in the south, did it ever leave!? ))! Add some edible glitter and glug, glug, glug! This is my Little Bit Famous Jingle Juice recipe. I’ve never put it on my site, but it’s in my digital cookbooks! Should I add it to the website!? Say JINGLE and I’ll add it! . . . #punchbowl #cocktailsforacrowd #batchcocktailrecipe
Crispy Chicken Thighs that will save your life! W Crispy Chicken Thighs that will save your life! Will they really save your life? Probably not… They could?! Say CHICKEN for the recipe to be sent to your DMs! CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN TIPS: Season your bone in, skin on chicken thighs. Let them “dry brine” in the fridge, overnight, UNCOVERED. Yes, you will have raw poultry in your frigde. It’s not as bad as it sounds, I promise. Place in a baking dish and cook for 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees. Baste with a Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce (recipe below). HOT HONEY BUFFALO SAUCE: 3 TBS Butter 3 TBS Hot Honey 3 TBS Cholula (or your fave hot sauce!) Mix all these together on the stove, and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. . . . #buffalochickenthighs #buffalochicken #chickenthighrecipe #crispychickenthighs
Swiss Onion Dip! Y’all, this is an old-school ic Swiss Onion Dip! Y’all, this is an old-school iconic recipe for a reason… It’s three ingredients and a whole lot of yum. This easy, cheesy baked dip will rock your box and make your wanna change your locks. Say CHEESE in the comments and I’ll share the recipe with you! RECIPE: * 8 ounces Swiss Cheese, shredded by hand * 8 ounces Mayo * 1 medium Sweet Onion (I use Vidalia when I can!), shredded * 1/2 teaspoon Smash Seasoning (see notes) 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (if you’re baking right away!). 2. Using a box grater or crank grater, grate up the 8 ounces of Swiss Cheese and the onion. 3. Add those to a bowl with 8 ounces (1 cup) of mayonnaise. 4. Sprinkle in half a teaspoon of Smash Seasoning and stir everything up well. 5. Bake at 350˚ for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown. 6. Serve with pretzel chips, Baguette slices, etc. Have you ever made this recipe??? . . . #swissoniondip #easyappetizer #cheesydip https://sweetpealifestyle.com/swiss-onion-dip/
For me, it’s my top 5 beverages: 🍾 Chablis 🥂 Champagne 🍸 Vesper Martini 🫖 Cuppa Paris Tea 💧 Water What are yours?!
Am I the only one who googled “How to Make a Bow Am I the only one who googled “How to Make a Bowl Out of a Bag of Chips?” Well, y’all! It’s a basic business of flipping the bag over, tucking in the sides, and fluffing it “flat.” Flip it right side up, and cut the top off! Serving your chips this way on a big buffet line is so great! 1️⃣ You don’t dirty another bowl. YAY! 2️⃣ People can see what kind of chip they are eating. Woo hoo! Do you do this at your parties?? Know someone who would love this party hack?! Tag and share this! . . . #easyappetizer #chipanddip #chipbowl #lifehack
Azalea Cocktails! It’s Masters Week, and this is Azalea Cocktails! It’s Masters Week, and this is *THE* cocktail you need at the ready! This cocktail is a must-drink! Say DRINK in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe. It’s fruity and tart. It can serve a lot of people, too! 🍍 Pineapple Juice 🍋 Lemonade 🍒 Grenadine It’s a fantastic mocktail, too! I like keeping a pitcher of this in my fridge this week, so I can pour a cup whenever I need to. Serve the vodka on the side for people to add their own. Here’s the Batch Recipe for a LOT of servings: 52 ounces Simply Lemonade ( 6 1/2 cups) 26 ounces Pineapple Juice (3 1/4 cups) 6 ounces Grenadine (3/4 cup) 52 ounces Vodka or Gin (6 1/2 cups) Pour all the ingredients into a big drink dispenser, give it a good swirl with a spoon, and serve! . . . #cocktailrecipes #azaleacocktail #mastersweek #southernrecipes
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