Birmingham Entertaining & Dinner Parties

Need some good ol' southern dinner party ideas? How about a playlist of great list music? You've come to the right place. We give you ideas to conquer a fabulous dinner party as nothing is better than an at-home party with good friends, good food and good drink! Throw in some perfect tunes and it's magical. In an effort to encourage ourselves, as well as our readers, to take the time to host a great meal every now and then, we create great ideas that actually do-able!

As though you needed a reason to brunch with your besties, we are bringing you some tasty recipes and pro tips for pulling together the perfect event. Enjoy!

Cheap Thrills: Local Chefs Share Their Favorite Kitchen Tools Under $20

Bailey Torkelson

Today, Birmingham chefs share their favorite kitchen tools, all of which cost less than $20. From coffee grinders to wooden spoons to citrus reamers, here is our latest batch of Cheap Thrills!

Cooking with Bourbon: Expert Tips + 3 Bourbon-Spiked Recipes

Lauren Helmer

Get pro cooking tips from a food scientist-turned-chef and Coopers’ Craft’s on-campus chef for cooking with bourbon. Plus give it a try with three fab bourbon-spiked recipes (including a bourbon slushie you’ll want to whip up ASAP!).

Entertaining, Food & Dining

A Locally Made Summer Soirée

Bailey Torkelson

To celebrate summer, we’re sharing inspiration for a fabulous and seasonal soirée, complete with local bloggers, bites and decor. Join us!

Recipes and Inspiration for a Summer Afternoon Gathering

Alex Hendrickson

A group of gals gathered in celebration of a friend’s birthday, and the event was picture perfect! Entertainer extraordinaire and the host of the summer get-together shares how she put on the event as well as the recipes for the memorable dishes she served.

Entertaining, Food & Dining, Recipes

5 Easy Appetizers for Any Spring Occasion

Ashley Haugen

Heading out to a delightful spring-time gathering? Arrive with one of these easy appetizers in hand, and you’ll wow the crowd!

Entertaining, Food & Dining, Recipes

Southern Entertaining Essential Recipes: Chefs Share Their Favorites

Jennifer Chandler

Some of our favorite chefs and restauranteurs are sharing their tried-and-true, best of the best Southern entertaining recipes, and you’ll want to bookmark every single one! From a delicious twist on pecan pie to comeback sauce guests can’t get enough of … it’s everything you need for a spring soirée!

Entertaining, Food & Dining, Recipes

5 Steps to a Perfectly Simple Springtime Gathering (& 4 Easy Recipes to Serve!)

StyleBlueprint

As the weather turns warmer, it’s the perfect time to plan a springtime gathering with friends and family. Here are some simple tips from entertaining expert Vera Stewart — and four easy recipes — to ensure your get-together is a smashing success!