Easy Recipes for Stylish Entertaining | Culinary Thymes
easy recipes for stylish entertaining
My intentions for family time this Sunday were well-meaning. We’d play cheese maker and, of course, the experiment would yield several yummy mozzarella balls. I could just taste it — creamy mozz from my own kitchen atop homemade pizza — heaven! Just the ticket for red-carpet watching in the evening. Well, let’s just say the [...]
Let’s face it, emptying the dishwasher is a chore. But you know what’s worse than that? After the party, when you are ready to load only to open it and discover — ugh — it’s still full of clean dishes! So this week’s entertaining quick tip is to remember to unload the dishwasher prior to [...]
Instead of tortilla chips and salsa, try Plantain Chips with Chimichurri as an appetizer to kick off a Latin themed meal. The subtly sweet plantain chip makes a nice pairing with the olive oil-based South American sauce and its flavors of garlic and Italian parsley. Double the recipe if you plan to grill a steak [...]
Is your four-legged family member the type to enthusiastically greet guests with a big, hairy, drool-y kiss? Hard as it might be to hear it, not all your guests think adorable Puppy is as cute and lovable as you do! So when you have people over, be sure to prep Puppy too. Take her on [...]
Hearty and rich, braises are the perfect meal for a cold wintry night. You will love the intoxicating aromas that fill the house during the slow cooking of this recipe. Of course you are going to want to serve the shank atop a starchy carb like mashed potatoes or polenta that will absorb the rich [...]
Now’s about the time folks start conveniently forgetting those New Year’s resolutions about eating healthy. Need some inspiration? Michelle Dudash, registered dietitian and a Cordon Bleu-certified chef has created this pork tenderloin recipe to ensure healthy eating remains tasty, satisfying and never boring. Sure everyone knows to choose lean cuts of poultry or fish when [...]
Yesterday I found some French lentils that had been shoved to the back of my messy pantry. It reminded me of this salad. Amazing photo by Ralph Smith with styling by Julie Hettiger. Enjoy your day. -alyce eyster Lentil & Fennel Salad Print Recipe Type: salad Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins [...]
For a “relaxed” gathering like a Super Bowl party, make a self-serve drink station. Ice down beers, sodas, water and wine in an extra large ice bucket. Make sure necessary glassware, wine and bottle openers, and cocktail napkins are nearby. As an alternative, you can ice down bevs in an extra kitchen sink or bar [...]
