A "Real" Dinner at Our House | A Casual Fall Dinner Party | Italian Beef & Vegetable Stew and Cranberry & Apple Crisp

Last week we hosted our first dinner party at the new house.  It was soooo nice to be able to have our friends over for a casual meal in th...

New Years Eve Dinner for Two | Dinner at Home for New Years

You might be thinking that this doesn't look like a New Years Eve photo.  Nope.  This photo is from Our Wedding 1 year and 2 months ago...

Holiday Table Setting | Centerpiece Ideas for Christmas Table

I'm re-sharing this post from last year - enjoy!  Later this week, I'll be sharing some photos from our holiday parties this year! ...

Holiday Dinner Party Menu | Recipes for Christmas Dinner Party

When you're entertaining for the holidays, it is so, so important to make it easy.  Yes, it must, of course, be amazing and special, but...

Blue Cheese Sauce for Beef Tenderloin Recipe | Holiday Party Recipe

Blue Cheese Cream Sauce with Beef Tenderloin A decadent Blue Cheese sauce is a great way to make your sliced Beef Tenderloin (get the recipe...

Beef Tenderloin Recipe for Holiday Dinner Party | Holiday Party Recipes

Beef Tenderloin is the most classic of holiday fare.  I can not even begin to count how many Beef Tenderloins I have prepared over the years...

Margarita Pizza Recipe | Homemade | Pizza Party | Budget Friendly Dinner Party Idea

Margarita Pizza There is something so good about a fresh margarita pizza.  Maybe the simplicity.  Maybe the cheese.  Probably the cheese and...

Entertaining | Tuscan Pasta Party | Easy Holiday Entertaining | Dinner Party Ideas

When  we were in Italy (just a couple of weeks ago for our honeymoon!) , we dedicated a large part of our trip to consuming great amounts of...

Recipes | Pappardelle Beef Ragu | Rustic Pasta Recipe | Pasta Homemade | Beef & Red Wine Ragu

When we were in Italy (just a couple of weeks ago!) , we dedicated a large part of our trip to consuming great amounts of pasta.  Fresh home...