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05.21.2025

One week until Memorial Day … a Dish that deserves a repeat!

DEAR FRIENDS, Memorial Day will be here before you know it and you can be the hero with with EE’s Roasted Baby Back Ribs! They are super easy and are jaw-dropping delicious! The best thing is that you can prep everything in advance, put them in the oven, and just leave them roasting on low heat…

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05.07.2025

Delish Summer Spreads! (2025)

  Dear friends, In this week’s Instagram posts, I’ve featured two spreads that I served to a group of lovely women who participated in my 30 Days to Effortless Entertaining workshop in person with me. Now … back to the spreads in this week’s Instagram posts. Although I have given you these recipes in previous newsletters, they are…

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04.23.2025

Juleps and Jockeys … Let’s Host a Winning Derby Party!

Dear Friends, The Kentucky Derby is May 3rd, and once again, it’s the perfect occasion for a party!  This week’s Dish will give you recipes and pro tips you need to cross the finish line  … effortlessly! Gathering the people you love can be fun for YOU, and Effortless Entertaining … my book, the workshop, and my speaking engagements show…

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04.09.2025

Effortless Easter Menu 🐰

Dear Friends, As Easter approaches, I give thanks for the hope of the resurrection, for new life. How fitting that Easter comes in the Spring when new life is bursting forth all around us. As I give thanks, I also pray for those suffering close by and far away. My gratitude and joy are always…

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03.26.2025

Masters Menu for the Win!

Dear Friends, The Masters is happening in two weeks and with a dog named Putter, you know our family will be watching! To give you some ideas, this week’s Dish will give you recipes and pro tips you need to help you host a winning Masters Party … effortlessly! Would you like to host a Master’s Party and…

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03.12.2025

March Madness Menu and Party Tips!

It’s March Madness! My brother, who played for UNC as a freshman, shared this photo on the family thread. Little did he know it would end up in The Dish! For those who enjoy the madness of March, we revel in all things basketball! My brother, Phil, and two others on this roster played together for basketball…

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02.26.2025

My Favorite Brownies in time for March Madness!

Dear Friends, March Madness is almost here! A sure crowd pleaser and the perfect pick-up dessert for a game watching party! I’ve made these brownies for years! I’ve taken them to house parties and family beach trips. My family loves them and their friends used to ask for the recipe before they all bought my book! Don’t fret if…

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02.19.2025

Chicken Pot Pie … a go-to favorite! 🙌🏻 2025

Dear Friends, Today I’m giving you my favorite Chicken Pot Pie recipe! Inspired by Ina Garten’s French Pot Pie, this recipe incorporates my own preferences from an older recipe. Ina’s recipe in individual bowls makes this classic comfort dish a bit more elegant and I love her tips for preparing ahead of time. You can…

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