Entertaining

  • Guacamole-Goat Cheese Toasts

    Ultimate Party Cookbook

    Your destination for Southern entertaining. Find delicious recipe ideas for appetizers, side dishes, entrées, desserts, and more.  

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  • Hoppin' John Soup

    Food Gifts for Any Occasion

    These Southern homemade food gifts, complete with charming packaging and thoughtful details, will put a smile on anyone's face! Give them to your hostess, family members, or close friends

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  • The Ultimate Julep Bar

    The Ultimate Mint Julep Bar

    Pair your Derby Julep with any of our flavored syrups to make it worthy of your finest pewter.

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  • Kentucky Derby Party Menu

    Toast to the Derby

    The fastest two minutes in sports leaves plenty of time for ham biscuits, bourbon truffles, and flavorful juleps. Hats off to this Millionaires Row-worthy menu at your Kentucky Derby party

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    An Afternoon Easter Party

    Hosting a full-on Easter party can turn you into a basket case. Instead, opt for this easy-yet-elegant gathering where adults can graze and relax as kids enjoy the fun

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  • Kentucky Hot Browns

    Kentucky Hot Browns

    In need of a little comfort? Tuck into the classic knife-and-fork sandwich, or turn the hot combo into a tart, or a decadent topping for biscuits, cornbread, or pan-friend cheese grits—yummm!

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  • Classic Mint Julep

    Kentucky Derby Party Checklist

    You don’t have to make the trip to Churchill Downs or even Louisville to experience the Kentucky Derby. Plan your own Derby party with these suggestions for food, cocktails, decorations, and games.

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  • Tea Sandwiches

    Host a Tea Party

    Break out your best King’s English with these pretty appetizers, perfect for pairing with a classic cup of tea.

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  • Quick and Easy Shower Menu

    Our Easiest Shower Ever

    We've created an easy menu for your next baby shower or wedding shower. The real cause for celebration? Nothing takes more than 30 minutes.

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  • Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Glazed Easter Ham

    Cook the Perfect Easter Ham

    Master the art of this Southern classic in three easy steps.

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  • Simple Brownies with Chocolate Frosting

    Best Bar Cookies

    Leave these chewy bar cookies and brownies unattended and they'll disappear faster than you can say "But those were for the bake sale!"

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