Enjoy the rays of summer by spending a gorgeous day outside with great friends and tasty food! Nothing says summer like an All American Picnic. Where better to picnic than the quintessential American city: the Big Apple? more

Stumped about what to cook Mom this Mother’s Day? Go gourmet and celebrate all the moms in your life with this fabulous Mother’s Day Brunch menu. Make Mom, Grand-mom, sisters and friends feel special by whipping up this brunch for them while they spend time catching up with each other. more

Star Chef Gourmet Picnic

Nothing says "Spring is here!" like a lovely picnic in the park. After a long winter, folks are itching to get outdoors. Why not start a trend among your friends or family? You can host a fabulous picnic and feel like a star chef with my Gourmet the Easy Way tips and star recipes. more

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby, the longest running sporting event in the country, with a Churchill Downs Cocktail Party that’s fit for the queen of races! Serve up some Southern favorites including the official Derby libation, the famed Mint Julep with tasty Baby Hot Browns, and be sure to place your bets before you sip one too many! more

Sunny days and lots of fresh seafood make summer the prime time for entertaining. So bring out the shellfish and bring on the clambakes to spice up the barbeque! No matter where you live, a clambake makes a great summer party. more

Create some pomp for this circumstance by honoring your college grad with a casual and fun open house. Guests can drop in to wish the grad well while enjoying a tapas-style menu and dancing. This kind of set up is the perfect hip and modern way to throw a graduation party because it fits easily into the lifestyle of today’s grads. more

For laid-back, no fuss summer entertaining, my backyard barbecue offers a refreshing twist on the traditional menu of burgers and dogs. Try this summer party and greet your guests with a Watermelon Vodka Cooler or Sassy Pink Lemonade! more

Easter is a wonderful time to get together with family and friends to celebrate the coming of spring. Join me in tipping our bonnet to the Queen with a traditional English Easter dinner. Just follow my notes, clearly marked “gourmet food the easy way,” and relax and enjoy your Easter festivities because much of your menu will have been made in advance! more

Take a trip to Greece this Easter with some of my favorite Greek Easter Dinner recipes. A succulent Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb is the star of this traditional Greek feast and will have the entire family chirping Oop-ah! more

You can have an elegant and modern dinner table for the adults or a fun kid-friendly tabletop for your all your Easter celebrations this year. Or, create both! Either way, it won’t require you to spend a lot of time or money. With my expert tips you’ll look like a pro and both adults and children alike will be happy. So read on and keep your festivities hopping! more

Smile, Graduates!

This year, reminisce over old photos and capture new Kodak moments with a photo-themed graduation party. Graduates can enjoy their achievements while indulging in a cap and gown-worthy brunch in their honor. more

Let us be your lucky charm this St. Patrick’s Day. We want to help you throw the most Irish of parties this March 17th. Before you know it, you’ll be kissing the Blarney Stone for good luck and chasing leprechauns for pots o’gold! more

The envelope, s'il vous plait! All the buzz around the Oscar-nominated French film, La Vie En Rose, got us hungry for a taste of Paris this Oscar party season. With divine cheeses, foie gras and music that will make your heart melt, this Oscar party will unleash your inner foreign film buff! more

Begin producing your own Oscar Party now – and make your own Oscar Party favors. It's looking like the Oscars won't be cancelled afterall.  In true Hollywood fashion, the show will go on! Walk your own paparazzi-filled red carpet and get your own awards with these deliciously golden party tips and recipes. more

Ancient Greek and Roman mythology is closely connected to our modern ideas about Valentine’s Day including the well-known myth of how the rose got its thorns. Pay tribute to these Greek and Roman tales with a Decadent Mediterranean Valentine’s Dinner. Let the story of your intimate dinner party unfold for your guests and create your own epic event. more