Easy Entertaining

A close-up overhead shot of the roasted olive chicken skillet: cooked chicken thighs, olives & shallots topped with parsley sit in a white skillet on a yellow textured surface. Castelvetrano Olive Chicken Skillet with Lemon & Shallots
Three crispy black bean tacos rest atop a white ceramic plate. One of the tacos is torn in half. Taco toppings surround the tacos including lime wedges, guacamole, and pickled red onions. Loose cilantro leaves, and a blue and white striped linen napkin surround the plate while the plate sits atop a creamy white textured surface. Crispy Black Bean Tacos
Fish fry pieces are arranged atop a metal oval tray that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The fish has been garnished with fresh parsley and flaky sea salt and is served alongside lemon wedges, french fries, and a small bowl of tartar sauce. A fork rests on the tray and the tray is surrounded by a blue and white striped linen napkin, a small glass mason jar filled with tartar sauce with a spoon inside, loose fresh parsley leaves and lemon wedges, and a pint of beer. Friday Night Fish Fry with Tartar Sauce
An overhead shot of Italian wedding soup served in a white bowl that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a second bowl of Italian wedding soup, and black and white striped linen napkin, a piece of crusty bread, a few spent lemon wedges, and a small glass jar filled with shredded parmesan cheese. The soup has been garnished with dollops of fresh pesto and a spoon rests inside of the bowl. Italian Wedding Soup Turkey Meatballs (or Chicken!)
A homemade ahi poke bowl is assembled inside of a large blue ceramic bowl. The bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface and a pair of wooden chop sticks rests atop the bowl. A blue and white linen napkin is tucked underneath the bowl. Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls
A close up and macro shot of ahi poke inside of a small ceramic bowl that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The ahi poke has been garnished with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion. A small blue and white bowl filled with white rice rests alongside the bowl of tuna poke at center. Shoyu Ahi Poke (Hawaiian Tuna Poke Recipe)
An overhead shot of a plate of turkey bolognese pasta on a white plate. The pasta is topped with fresh parsley and parmesan, and a patinaed fork and spoon are nestled within the pasta. A drinking glass, bowl of parsley, scalloped plate with fresh grated parmesan, and black and white striped towel surround the plate on a white surface. Best-Ever Turkey Bolognese
Red curry meatballs fill a large gray Staub cast iron skillet that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The meatballs have been garnished with fresh basil and cilantro. A wooden serving spoon rests inside of the skillet and the skillet is surrounded by fresh basil leaves, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with chopped cilantro, and a small white plate topped with sliced lime. A light off white linen napkin is tucked underneath the skillet at center. Thai-Inspired Red Curry Meatballs
One pot french onion pasta fills a large gray Staub skillet that sits atop a white and gray marble surface. A dark gray linen napkin rests underneath the skillet and a small white bowl filled with fresh thyme rests alongside. A woman's hand uses a spoon to scoop a portion of the pasta out of the skillet and into a white bowl. A melted gruyère cheese pull is shown as the spoon leaves the skillet. Hearty French Onion Pasta with Braised Beef & Caramelized Onions
A mini flourless chocolate cake rests atop a white ceramic plate on a creamy white textured surface. The cake has been topped with caramel, whipped cream, crushed freeze-dried raspberries, and flaky sea salt. Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake
Finished beef ragu fills a large black skillet. The ragu pasta has been garnished with fresh thyme leaves and grated parmesan. The skillet sits atop a black textured surface and a wooden spoon rests inside of the skillet. Slowly Braised Beef Ragu
Three stacked buffalo chicken crunchwrap halves sit atop a white and gray marble surface. Sliced green onion rests in the foreground. Buffalo Chicken Crunchwraps
An overhead shot of sweet potato and cauliflower tacos drizzled with chipotle cashew crema and garnished with fresh chopped cilantro arranged atop a parchment lined baking sheet pan. A couple of lime halves are nestled alongside the tacos and the baking sheet sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a white and black striped linen napkin resting alongside. Roasted Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Tacos with Smoky Chipotle Cashew Crema
A sushi stack is served atop a black ceramic plate that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The spicy tuna sushi stack has been garnished with a haystack of thinly sliced nori and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds. The plate is surrounded by a small white plate filled with toasted sesame seeds, a white linen napkin, and a second sushi stack served on another black plate rests in the background out of focus. Spicy Tuna Sushi Stack
Baked seafood stuffed shells fill a large white 9x13 baking dish that sits atop a dark gray textured surface. The stuffed seafood shells have been garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley. A large gold serving spoon rests atop the baking dish and the baking dish is surrounded by a stack of plates topped with gold silverware, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, and a red and white muted linen napkin. Seafood Stuffed Shells
An overhead shot of short rib beef stroganoff served atop buttered egg noodles inside of a brown ceramic bowl that sits atop a dark green textured surface with a cream colored linen napkin tucked alongside of it. A gold spoon rests inside of the braised beef stroganoff and the stroganoff has been garnished with fresh chopped herbs. A small ceramic pinch bowl and sprigs of fresh herbs rest alongside the bowl at center. Braised Beef Short Rib Stroganoff
A side angle shot of a baked and sliced cross-section of salmon wellington rests atop a piece of parchment paper that sits atop a natural wood platter. Two glasses of white wine, fresh herbs, and a blue and white striped linen napking surround the salmon en croute at center. Salmon Wellington (Salmon en Croute)
Cut browned butter blondies rest atop a piece of parchment paper. Brown Butter Blondies with Chocolate Chunks & Walnuts
An overhead shot of truffle mac and cheese is served inside a shallow speckled ceramic bowl. The mac and cheese is topped with toasted garlic breadcrumbs and crispy roasted mushrooms. A gold fork rests atop the bowl and the bowl sits atop a black textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a small ceramic plateful of crispy roasted mushrooms, a small white pinch bowl filled with finely chopped fresh herbs, another bowl of mac and cheese, and a light gray linen napkin tucked underneath the bowl at center. Truffle Mac and Cheese
Finished roasted mushrooms are piled atop a black plate that sits atop a black textured surface. The mushrooms have been finished with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese cheese and fresh herbs. A gold spoon rests atop the plate and the pate is surrounded by a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan cheese with a small wooden spoon resting inside and a light gray linen napkin. Crispy Roasted Mushrooms