Memphis 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!

17 Berkshire serves up authentic French macarons, transcendent cakes and more. Owner and baker Nuha Abuduhair shares the story of her dreamy shop.

Entertaining, Food & Dining, Sponsored

How to Pull Together a Last-Minute Summer Garden Party

Alex Hendrickson

Thanks to help from an expert planner, a stunning setting and a Southern entertaining essential, we hosted a picture-perfect summer garden party.

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!).

Andrea LeTard of Andrea’s Cooktales: FACES of Memphis

Jennifer Chandler

An old family cookbook changed her life, then travel changed her outlook. Now, she’s taking that inspiration and whipping up delicious dishes and “cooktales.” Meet Andrea LeTard, our newest FACE of Memphis!

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!