August 19, 2018

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sriracha Dipping Sauce

August 19, 2018

Similar to "Russian Roulette," the trick to shishitos is an unexpected heat play from pepper to pepper. A mostly mellow batch will hide a couple of heat-packed culprits, which prove to be just as addictive as the others!

July 5, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Recipes, Starters

Watermelon Serrano Squares

July 5, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Recipes, Starters

Sweet, spicy, salty and buttery—these bites will knock your guests' socks off for any summer occasion, whether poolside in bikini or tableside in pumps!

April 30, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Entertaining, Starters, Main Courses

Cinco de Mayo with Bella Vita

April 30, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Entertaining, Starters, Main Courses

Got plans Saturday? Look no further for your guide to a lively lunch spread for the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Reflective of summer's bold yet reawakening entry, the color palette and fresh menu provide the perfect excuse to sit back, sip a white sangria margarita, and enjoy a sunny weekend surrounded by great company and excellent ambiance.

March 4, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Sides, Starters, Main Courses, Entertaining, Recipes

St. Patrick's Dinner Party with Bella Vita

March 4, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Sides, Starters, Main Courses, Entertaining, Recipes

St. Patrick's Dinner Party with Bella Vita

St. Patrick's Day weekend, notorious for its rambunctious crowds and never-ending pitchers of beer, is less than two weeks away! The holiday shouldn't just defer to green beer (though cheers to that!)—Its Irish heritage and homage to spring's arrival call for an elegant St. Patty's set-up.

February 18, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Starters, Recipes

Tomato Almond Dip

February 18, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Starters, Recipes

When Sonja and Alex behind A Couple Cooks announced their Pretty Simple Cooking vegetarian cookbook and virtual dinner party community launch, I leaped to participate (along with 250 others from across the world!).

January 30, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Entertaining, Sips, Starters

A Galentine's Day Rosé Tasting Party

January 30, 2018

Cara Greenstein

Entertaining, Sips, Starters

Let's be honest; when it comes to "pink," the first word that comes to my mind is "rosé." The trend that--let's be real-- isn't going anywhere anytime soon, rosé symbolizes the perfect unifier for gatherings of all occasions and, especially in this case, for Galentine's Day.