There’s no need to splurge on Champagne for these festive fall drinks. Cava or Crémant de Bourgogne are inexpensive sparkling options, and this cocktail is also beautiful served with sparkling rosé. Great for a group, load a drink tray with glasses and serve a batch of these bubblers at your next soirée. Sparkling Pear Cocktails…
CARAMELIZED ONION AND OLIVE TARTLETS
A bite size-twist on the classic French Provençal Pissaladière, these tartlets save you plenty of time in the kitchen by using frozen puff pastry sheets. I love the flavor of red onion for this recipe, which sweetens as you cook it. Before a big dinner I find it’s best to limit the number of appetizers….
AUTUMN FONDUE PARTY
Don’t be intimidated to throw a fondue gathering because you don’t have the right equipment. Fondue kits are one of those fancy box sets sitting in your basement (or apartment cabinet) that never get used. Save yourself the trouble and space and use the practical items you already have in your kitchen. Make fondue in…
HARVEST SOUP AND SALAD EVENING
As summer leaves us and the weather turns, I find my small family spending more time at our home in New York. No more weekend escapes from the hot city weather or vacations on Lake Michigan. Fewer weekend activities and places to go. One of the things I love about autumn is always I fall…
CHEESE STRAWS
Puff pastry is one of those magical, almost unicorn-like ingredients. It’s so easy to use and can quickly produce French patisserie-worthy treats in your own kitchen. I find it best to thaw the pastry overnight in the refrigerator, but if you are short on time thaw it on your kitchen counter for about 30 to…
SIMPLE CROSTINI
Crostini are great to have on hand for a party, perfect for serving plain alongside a dip or cheese. You can also top them with any number of your favorite ingredients. I like to toast crostini very lightly with hardly any color. These are another entertaining item you can make in advance. Simple Crostini makes…
AUTUMN APPETIZER BOARD
Perfect for autumn entertaining, this fresh and easy appetizer board is great to serve alongside fondue or with a selection of dips. Add some Candied Maple Pecans and Simple Crostini for a tasty addition to a cocktail party. If you don’t have a platter use a large wooden cutting board. Autumn Appetizer Board serves 8 Ingredients…