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Category: Entertaining

Suitable for guests, special occasions, or for bringing to a dinner party or potluck. Some posts that are tagged this way are obviously designed for serving guests. Other posts may be tagged this way to signify that this is a special, high-quality, interesting dish that you’d be proud to serve a guest. Posts that contain entire menus are tagged in a subcategory of Entertaining called “all in one.” Search for it in the category drop down on the right hand side of any page.

Christmas Menu 2024

Christmas Menu 2024

Posted on December 9, 2024September 25, 2025 by Jeff the Chef
A Celebratory Christmas Menu for Six or More: cocktails, appetizers, a main course, and dessert. Plus a timetable and lots of advice. ... Read More
Caprese Holiday Appetizer or Salad Wreath

Caprese Holiday Appetizer or Salad Wreath

Posted on December 2, 2024September 25, 2025 by Jeff the Chef
A recipe for a festive appetizer or salad wreath: mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, arugula, hazelnuts, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.... Read More
Christmas Tree Appetizer

Christmas Tree Appetizer

Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2025 by Jeff the Chef
A recipe for a festive goat cheese Christmas tree appetizer: Boursin, rosemary, almonds, olives, currants, and butterkase cheese crackers.... Read More
Moroccan Chicken

Moroccan Chicken

Posted on October 30, 2023October 26, 2023 by Jeff the Chef
This Moroccan Chicken should be served as soon as it comes off the grill. The salad can be prepped before you start grilling. ... Read More
Blueberry Cobbler in a Toaster Oven

Blueberry Cobbler in a Toaster Oven

Posted on July 3, 2023July 12, 2023 by Jeff the Chef
Blueberry Cobbler in a Toaster Oven is a bit of homemade, everyday, midsummer baking perfect for you, for guests, or to bring to a friend.... Read More
Ginger Apricot Glazed Pork Roast

Ginger Apricot Glazed Pork Roast

Posted on May 8, 2023May 9, 2023 by Jeff the Chef
Here's a straightforwardly delicious recipe for Ginger Apricot Glazed Pork Roast with potatoes and asparagus that's easy, yet so guest-worthy.... Read More
Spanakopita

Spanakopita

Posted on January 16, 2023September 30, 2024 by Jeff the Chef
Greek spinach pie with a phyllo pastry crust. You'd think it'd be hard, but it's pretty approachable. And so worth it! ... Read More
Spinach Puff Pastries in a Toaster Oven

Spinach Puff Pastries in a Toaster Oven

Posted on June 13, 2022July 12, 2023 by Jeff the Chef
Rich, flaky, savory spinach puff pastries featuring cream cheese and sour cream. Conventional oven? OK. Toaster oven? Easier, more efficient. ... Read More
Homemade Graham Crackers in a Convection Oven

Homemade Graham Crackers in a Convection Oven

Posted on February 21, 2022July 12, 2023 by Jeff the Chef
Homemade graham crackers: in between cracker and cookie: not completely sweet, just sweet enough. Delicious plain, or on a cheese plate.... Read More
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