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Easy Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes
35 Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes. There is nothing better than cooking a romantic dinner and enjoying Valentine’s Day dinner at home. Making a romantic dinner at home can be fun and easy – just stick with elegant, simple meals that come together in no time and are super easy to make.
All these recipes are tried and true – each one tested and guaranteed to be easy and foolproof.
23 Easy Mardi Gras Recipes
23 Easy Recipes for Mardi Gras. Celebrate Mardi Gras with easy recipes to feed a crowd. Everything from Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp Étouffée, Famous New Orleans Morning Call Beignets, King Cake, Pat O’Brien’s Copycat Hurricane Cocktail, a King Cake Martini and so much more… These super easy Mardi Gras recipes guarantee everyone will have a great time and you’ll have time to spend with family and friends instead of slaving away in the kitchen.
Skinny Pork Al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa
Pork Al Pastor perfectly pairs sweet pineapple with smokey chipotles. Using a slow cooker may not be authentic but it makes it easy to serve pork Al Pastor tacos for taco Tuesday or any day.
Make Your Own Burger Bar Party
This Make Your Own Burger Bar is the perfect backyard barbecue. Everyone loves a good burger and this party is super easy and stress-free.
Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Barbecue
4th of July Barbecue Recipes to celebrate Independence Day. This easy-breezy 4th of July Barbecue menu includes all-American BBQ favs.
41 Father’s Day Barbecue Recipes
41 Recipes for a Father’s Day Barbecue. A laidback barbecue is a perfect way to celebrate Dad. So fire up the grill and get cooking.
101 Easy Recipes | Memorial Day Celebration
101 Easy Recipes for the Perfect Memorial Day Celebration. Celebrate Memorial Day with easy stress-free recipes and barbecue ideas.
How to Entertain Safely | Covid-19
Learn How to Entertain Safely During Covid-19. Keep family and friends safe as we return to entertaining responsibly. Enjoy life and celebrations with these easy to follow tips. Simple steps to stay healthy.
Mother’s Day Recipes and Menus | Breakfast Brunch Dinner
Mother’s Day Recipes and Menus. Celebrate Mom with 11 full menu ideas with recipes for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner. Thanks, Mom!
Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mexican independence with a south of the border inspired Mexican Fiesta.
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Chief Mermaid & Mojito Maker
This is me hangin’ out on the boat – it’s an absolutely gorgeous day in the Florida Keys – doing what wannabe mermaids do best…splashing in the waves + soaking up the sun. Life’s amazing. Want to learn more?
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Easy Labor Day Recipes | Barbecue
Labor Day Recipes for a fun and festive Labor Day party or barbecue. Labor Day recipes, menus and tips to throw the perfect Labor Day party.
How to Make Creative Crudités Platters
Learn How to Make Creative Crudités Platters. Forget the sad vegetable platters from the grocery, these Crudités Platters will wow guests.
Easy Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Learn how to make an Easy Ice Cream Sundae Bar. A great way to finish off a party or BBQ. Ice cream sundae bars are a fun way to let guests make their own ice cream sundae creations.
25 Best Hot Dog Recipes
Here are 25 of the best hot dog recipes – ever. Hot dogs are a quintessential American backyard grilling fav and one of my all-time favorite go-to for an easy cookout for a crowd.
4th of July Party Recipes | Barbecue
Fun and festive 4th of July Party Recipes and barbecue recipes to help celebrate Independence Day. Everything to throw the perfect party.
Put the Lime in The Coconut Cocktail
Put the Lime in The Coconut Cocktail is the perfect summer poolside sipper. Filled with yummy coconut vodka, pineapple, and blue curacao for the most amazing turquoise blue color.
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Best Paloma Recipe – Tequila, Fresh Pink GrapefruitThe Worlds Best Paloma Recipe - The perfect combination of Tequila, fresh squeezed pink grapefruit juice, and lime, salt-rimmed & topped with a little club soda. A Mexican vacation in a glass. This might be Mexico's most popular tequila drink. This drink is traditionally made with Mexican grapefruit soda, but I think it's too sweet so I started making this with fresh pink grapefruit juice, a little simple syrup, and club soda. […]
Easy Recipes For Mardi Gras Party
Crab Stuffed Portabella MushroomsCrab Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms are filled with crab and creamy cheese. Baby Bellas are perfect for an appetizer big Bella for an entree or burger. […]
Bacon Wrapped Dates | Easy TapasBacon Wrapped Dates | Easy Tapas. Bacon Wrapped dates are the perfect salty meets sweet nibble for a tapas platter or charcuterie board. […]
Root Beer Bourbon Ice Cream FloatTry a Root Beer Bourbon Ice Cream Floats, the flavors of this childhood favorite gets an adult makeover for this frosty, creamy grownup cocktail. […]
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Spicy Classic Margarita Recipe
Spicy Classic Margarita turns up the heat with a slice of jalapeno and paired with a sweet heat rim of sugar and chipotle chili.
Muddled Mexican Mule Recipe
The Muddled Mexican Mule combines tequila, ginger beer, lime, and if you like spicy try adding a slice of jalapeno.
Strawberry Mint Margarita Recipe
Mango Margarita Recipe
Mango Margaritas are the perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktail for your celebration. This is the perfect twist on the classic Margarita.
How to Make the Best-ever Vegetarian Lasagna
Best-ever lasagna recipe + it’s vegetarian! Filled with eggplant, portobellos, spinach, sundried tomatoes, layers of creamy ricotta and mascarpone cheese and red sauce. Rich and decadent comfort food the whole family will love. Best lasagna ever!
Simple Easter Recipes
Simple, Stress-free recipes for a laid back low-key Easter. Kick back and make this year’s celebration simple and easy.
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Mother’s Day Recipes and Menus | Breakfast Brunch DinnerMother's Day Recipes and Menus. Celebrate Mom with 11 full menu ideas with recipes for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner. Thanks, Mom! […]
Easy White Truffle Risotto RecipeTry this Easy White Truffle Risotto recipe to serve alongside roasted Italian pork, fish or shellfish dish. […]
Cajun Slow Cooked BrisketCajun Slow Cooked Brisket is super flavorful and tender and the perfect dish to serve for a brunch or backyard barbecue. […]
Throw a Backyard Make Your Own Pizza Party
Brie Beggars Purse AppetizersBrie Beggars Purse Appetizers make impressive little nibbles for your next appetizer party, family get together or holiday meal. […]
Party Philosophy
Who doesn’t love a good party? We love to entertain. Any excuse to get the gang together is a great reason for a party. We do lots of easy poolside BBQs + lunches, snack, and cocktails on the boat. I spent years throwing parties that we great for guests but I never left the kitchen. Now I’ve learned to make entertaining stress-free and fun for me and my guests. I’ll share what I’ve learned and hope that it will make it easier for you to have awesome parties that get you out of the kitchen and into the party mix.
Let’s get the party started!
Kelly
Kell-
Chief Mermaid & Mojito Maker
This is me hangin’ out on the boat – it’s an absolutely gorgeous day in the Florida Keys – doing what wannabe mermaids do best…splashing in the waves + soaking up the sun. Life’s amazing. Want to learn more?
