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Inside: Recipe for a delicious whipped ricotta dip with roasted grapes. Made with seasonal ingredients, it's a perfect party appetizer or a weekend date night meal in the fall. Dips make great appetizers, and they're always a crowd favorite at my parties. They are easy to make in a big bowl when you are hosting [...]

Inside: Easy caramelized onion, pear, and blue cheese puff pastry tart recipe. Perfect for a party appetizer or date night dinner. Savory puff pastry tarts are some of my favorite appetizers to make for parties. They're usually really simple with only a handful of ingredients, and they pretty much always taste and look A LOT [...]

If you want to make a truly luxurious dessert for a special occasion, you need to try this no-bake cheesecake with cherry topping! It looks absolutely stunning, with its glossy red cherries against a smooth, creamy white cheesecake layer - and the flavor combo is even better than it looks! The sweet-tart cherries balance the [...]

Inside: A recipe for a deliciously moist carrot cake decorated with a lime cream cheese frosting and made with healthier ingredients. Carrot cake is a timeless classic, and everyone in our family absolutely loves it. In fact, it's my partner's favorite birthday cake, so I get to make it at least once a year! This [...]

These mini tuna tart cups are one of those party appetizer recipes you'll want to keep in your back pocket in case you need to whip up something quickly. They're perfectly bite-sized as they're made in a mini muffin tin and come with a deliciously creamy tuna filling that's balanced by tangy Dijon mustard and [...]

After my whipped blue cheese crostini with roasted grapes were such a hit with my family, I just had to try the same creamy blue cheese base with another one of my favorite fall fruits - figs. And these fig and whipped blue cheese crostini appetizers turned out to be just as much of a [...]

I love making mousse desserts because they feel so fancy, yet they're incredibly easy to put together. All you need to do is whip up a few ingredients and then let the dessert set in the fridge. This pumpkin mousse is a great fall dessert option and the perfect way to use up all that [...]

Fall means all things pumpkin, and I always have some homemade pumpkin puree on hand, either frozen in small containers or freshly made from roasted pumpkin. The only challenge every year is finding new, fun ways to use it up! A few weeks ago, I had a slice of marshmallow cake at a cafe, and [...]

Some of the best party food is the simplest one, and these cheddar cheese and apricot jam appetizer bites are total proof of it. Just like my cranberry Brie bites and Parmesan and fig jam appetizers, this recipe uses regular bread slices to create mini toast cups instead of puff pastry, making them lighter and [...]

Inside: 10+ festive Christmas desserts featuring recipes like apple, pumpkin, and cranberry mousse desserts, pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes and mousse cups, Christmas-themed cookies, cherry cheesecakes, and more. Christmas is without a doubt my favorite holiday of the year, and I start planning for it as soon as the leaves start to fall. I just love thinking [...]

Inside: 10+ delicious apple desserts featuring recipes like cinnamon apple puddings, apple puff pastry rolls, apple tiramisu and mousse desserts, healthy parfaits, and more. When apples are piled high at the farmers' market and your kitchen smells like cinnamon and warm butter, you know it's time to bring out the dessert recipes! And while classic [...]

Inside: 10+ delicious Thanksgiving desserts, featuring recipes like no-bake marshmallow cheesecakes, mousse desserts, variations of the tiramisu dessert, healthier dessert options like yogurt parfait cups, and more. I don't know about you, but dessert isalwaysthe part of Thanksgiving I look forward to the most. And I'm not just talking about classic desserts like pumpkin pie. [...]

While apples steal all the spotlight in fall baking and autumn desserts, I never think of pears beyond eating them fresh or slicing them into salads. But the other day, I came across a poached pears recipe, and that got me really excited! Since my baked apples and mascarpone dessert was a total hit with [...]

I absolutely love mousse desserts! They're light and airy, and always feel super fancy without actually being difficult to make. I've made a ton of mousse recipes for different occasions, but this cranberry mousse has earned a special place on my dessert list. I love making it for Christmas and holiday parties because it has [...]

Thesebread cups with ricotta filling and homemade applesauceare a deliciously simple treat that looks far fancier than it is. Whether you're making a light dessert, an afternoon snack, or something sweet yet healthy to bring to a gathering, this recipe delivers all the charm. The golden wholemeal cups are crisp on the outside, soft on [...]

These Bread Cups with Applesauce and Whipped Cream are a comforting little dessert that blends creamy, tangy, and fruity flavors in one bite-sized treat. With a crisp white bread shell, a smooth ricotta layer, a generous spoonful of applesauce, and a swirl of whipped cream on top, they're like mini apple pie cups, but lighter, [...]

Thesecranberry brie pinwheel biteswith puff pastry are everything you want in a party appetizer - they're beautifully colorful, full of flavors, and almost too pretty to eat. They're especially great for fall parties and Thanksgiving spreads, with their jewel-toned cranberry jam, rich, creamy brie, and golden puff pastry spirals. And the best part? They're super [...]

This cherry tomato and burrata puff pastry appetizer is super easy to make, yet looks totally fancy with all the different colors. On top of that, the creamy burrata, juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, herby pesto, and fresh basil taste amazing on the golden puff pastry base that comes out crisp around the edges but softens [...]

If you love the flavor of bruschetta but want something a little lighter and more refreshing, thesebruschetta cucumber bites appetizersare the perfect choice. They're crunchy, juicy, and totally addictive - and while prepping a big batch does take a little time, the result is absolutely worth it. I love making them all year round, as [...]

When it comes to party appetizers, nothing disappears faster than a tray of sausage rolls! These mini Italian sausage rolls with puff pastry are perfectly bite-sized, lightly cheesy, and totally full of flavor. The puff pastry bakes up beautifully golden and crisp, the Italian sausage filling is hearty and delicious, and the hint of mustard [...]

When it comes to holiday and party appetizers, crostini always steal the show. They're perfectly bite-sized, easy to decorate so that they're beautiful and festive, plus they're endlessly versatile. Although I do love strong and bold flavors, this apple and Brie crostini recipe is one of my holiday staples too, with its lighter, slightly more [...]

When it comes to party food, crostini appetizers are always a good choice. They're super simple to put together, and you can easily customize them depending on the theme of your party. Plus, they always come out lookingwayfancier than the effort it actually takes to prepare them. This pear and blue cheese crostini recipe is [...]

Party food doesn't have to be complicated - or expensive, for that matter. These cranberry Brie bites in mini toast cups are the perfect example of how you can take simple, affordable ingredients and turn them into something elegant and festive, perfect for any holiday table. Instead of using puff pastry, which can also feel [...]

If you're looking for an appetizer that looks elegant but takes almost no time to put together, these surimi vol au vent appetizers are the perfect choice. The vol au vent shells will look beautifully fancy on your party table, yet they are filled with a very simple salad that you can easily prep ahead. [...]

Fall is without a doubt my favorite season, and all the delicious pumpkin desserts play a big role in it! I love baking and making all things cinnamon-y, and the time spent in the kitchen is always absolutely worth it. In this article, I've gathered 10+ of my favorite pumpkin desserts, from dips to bars [...]

I don't know about you, but fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons. I just LOVE everything about it - the fresh, crispy air, the gorgeous falling leaves, and even the moody sky. As the weather cools and the markets fill with apples, pears, and all the delicious varieties of pumpkin, I find myself [...]

If you're anything like me, you're already dreaming up your Thanksgiving menu - and let's be honest, the appetizers always steal the show! Whether you're hosting the whole family this year or bringing a dish to share at someone else's party, these crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving appetizers are the perfect way to kick off the holiday. From [...]

These fall appetizers are my favorite fall recipes to make this season, whether it's for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or just a fun dinner party with friends or family. All of these recipes are super easy to make, plus they're guaranteed crowd-pleasers, so they're the perfect finger food appetizer ideas! You'll find puff pastry snacks, savory [...]

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is the appetizers because it's the first chance you get to set the tone for your party and impress your guests. When it comes to my Christmas parties, I love having a mix of easy appetizers on hand that feel just a little bit fancy but [...]

When you can't decide which cheese and jam pairing to serve at your next party, why not offer more than one option? This trio of cheese & jam appetizers in mini toast cups is a festive, colorful way to serve a variety of flavors in just one platter. For this recipe, I chose cranberry and [...]

Inside: Over 20 beautiful blonde grey blending ideas for both blondes and brunettes. Tired of hiding grey hair? Our blonde grey blending guide shows 28 gorgeous ways you can turn those peekaboo silvers into an elegant part of your hair color and style. From warm golden blonde highlights and icy white money pieces to light [...]

Inside: Over 20 gorgeous brunette grey blending ideas and grey hair blends. Tired of hiding your greys? Our brunette grey blending guide shows 28 beautiful ideas for making those peeking silvers an elegant part of your hair color and style. From silvery white streaks and icy money pieces to ashy balayage looks, herringbone highlights, and [...]

Inside: Over 40 beautiful blonde hair color ideas and blonde hair inspo pics. Whether you're a born blonde or just blonde at heart, the right shade of this beautiful and timeless hair color can instantly transform your look from just pretty to straight-up showstopping. If you need help picking the perfect hue, we've got you [...]

Inside: Over 40 beautiful blonde highlights ideas and blonde hair inspo pics. When it comes to brightening up your look, nothing beats the gorgeous glow of blonde highlights. These strategically-placed strands of lighter hair can freshen up pretty much any color, add dimensions, and completely transform your tresses. But with so many shades and highlight [...]

If you're worried about your gray hair looking dull and lifeless, I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way. Although it's completely natural for gray hair to lose its softness and bounce as we age, it's absolutely possible to have shiny, silky, and smooth hair even when we're older! The [...]

Blending grays with your original or dyed hair color is the best way to transition to a more natural and lower-maintenance look. A professional colorist will add highlights, lowlights, or both in varying techniques and shades to get a result that will mimic your natural growth pattern and the slight variations in tone across the [...]

A salt and pepper hair color is a mix of black (or dark brown), gray, white and/or silver hues that is usually synonymous with aging. As we get older, our hair loses melanin, which gives it its distinctive color, resulting in more and more white, gray, or silver hairs that, together with the darker strands, [...]

Inside: Over 30 beautiful silver highlights and gray blending ideas for dark hair. Gray blending is a hair coloring technique that melts your grays into your base color instead of covering and hiding them completely. The result is a beautifully harmonious look that seems natural and is typically low maintenance as well. There are a [...]

Looking to add some color to your style? Pink highlights offer endless possibilities to express yourself and showcase your personality, whether it is soft and feminine or has total punk rock chick vibes. This article shares 27 gorgeous pink hair streaks ideas. From soft cotton candy hues and cute pastels to electric fuchsia tones and [...]

Forget icy platinum, the blonde that's setting social feeds ablaze right now is decidedly warmer, richer, and gorgeously sun-soaked. In this article, I'm sharing 27 most gorgeous warm blonde hair color ideas that I'm sure you'll fall in love with instantly. From rich honey hues to buttery balayage and caramel highlights, these warm toned blonde [...]

The French bob is one of those haircuts that never seems to go out of style. Falling perfectly between the chin and jawline, this cut captures that coveted Parisian elegance while being surprisingly low-maintenance. Today, I'm sharing 26 most stunning variations of the French bob haircut, from ultra-short and bold styles to softly textured cuts [...]

Tired of your fine hair falling flat and lacking that volume you so desperately crave? Here are 26 stunning haircuts that are specifically designed to give fine and thin hair the boost it deserves. From face-framing layers to textured bobs and pretty bixies, these haircuts for fine hair help create natural volume and bounce without [...]

Ready to rock a shorter cut this year? The chin-length bob has become the ultimate cool-girl cut that flatters literally everyone. This versatile short bob haircut is playful yet polished at the same time, and can be worn in messy beach waves, sexy curls, or as a simple straight style. This article shares 26 gorgeous [...]

Want to add a bit of color to your hair but don't want to change it completely? The peekaboo hair trend is the answer! This playful way of coloring your hair lets you hide bright (or subtle!) hues beneath your natural color, creating a stunning surprise effect that peeks through with every hair flip. From [...]

Want to give your hair a makeover without losing any length? Then you should give face-framing layers a try! Layered haircuts that frame the face are a favorite among celebrities and beauty influencers alike, and we're not surprised. Why? Because this cut is totally sexy, mysterious, and can add that effortless, just-stepped-out-of-the-salon bounce we all [...]

Think of your holiday hairstyle as the ultimate accessory - the finishing touch that will take your entire look from merely ordinary to something extraordinary. Just like that perfect statement necklace or those killer heels, the right hairstyle can glam up your entire holiday ensemble. If you need ideas for this holiday season, you're in [...]

Today, let's talk blonde - and not just one boring shade. In this article, we're breaking down 27 absolutely gorgeous cool blonde hair ideas that prove this color is anything but basic. From creamy beige tones that scream understated chic to sparkling champagne balayage that catches the light just right and everything in between, we've [...]

If you're looking for that perfect fall/winter hair color, mahogany could be the shade you need to try. This rich, luxurious color is a gorgeous mix of deep red and rich brown hues with a ton of stunning undertones that can be made to work for every skin tone. From stunning reddish shades to velvety [...]

Let's talk about a beauty challenge that all of us will face sooner or later: those sneaky grey hairs that seem to pop up out of nowhere (and a lot sooner that we'd like!). Whether you're in your 30s or 50s, dealing with grey hair can feel like a total confidence crusher. But here's the [...]

Looking to add some shine to your brunette hair with the perfect golden brown hair color? This universally flattering shade blends rich brunette hues with gorgeous golden undertones that will literally make you glow. In this article, I'm sharing 25 gorgeous golden brown shades melted together by talented colorists from around the world. From honey-drizzled [...]