Summer dinner party

Impress your guests with this easy and flavorful grilled peach and burrata salad recipe. Topped with toasted almonds and Turkish chili flakes, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

So, you've decided to host your first dinner party? I've got you covered with my tips & entertaining essentials for the perfect party.

Silky smooth hummus loaded with a Greekstyle summer salad

Recipe and photos By Cody Owens I’m a big fan of foods that seem fancy but in reality are pretty simple. A well-executed French omelet, crab legs, tartines, a cheese board, mussels in white wine sauce . . . you get the idea. At least for me, eating these kinds of foods brings with it a certain level of, “Wow! Look at me! I’m so fancy!” but also the realization that just about anyone can make them with a little practice. This Tomato Confit and Whipped Feta recipe definitely checks all those…

Fresh figs are in peak season right now and if you're a fig lover it's time to take advantage of them as summer winds down. I'm sharing my two favorite ways to showcase them in

Ever since adding my Italian-kitchen inspired peel and stick tile to my kitchen, I’ve been dreaming of hosting a ‘Summer in Italy’ themed dinner party. If I’m cooking, nine times out of ten it’s going to be Italian. I love whipping up fresh pasta and pairing it with seasonal produce and fresh antipasti. For this […]

Instagram photo by bailee aspittle andrew • Aug 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM

A luxe, maximalist, colorful, al fresco dinner party at Wrensmoor Castle, a Los Angeles private estate venue that is reminiscent of a Parisian Château

We can't get enough of @talliia's gorgeous outdoor hosting ideas 🍽️💐 The NYC based designer of table linen brand @maudeandmay has the best eye for pretty tablescapes - consider us inspired for our next summer party. #myrealhome #hostingtips #tablescape #outdoordining #partyinspo #newyorkapartment