Entertaining with Beth

Simple solutions for entertaining in style

Apricot Galette

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An apricot galette for me is the truest form of simple elegance!

Apricot Galette Recipe baked and served on parchment paper on a wood surface

Apricots are now in season and years ago I kinda waltzed by them thinking in the market thinking, “aw aren’t they cute, but I think I’ll hold out for the peaches”. But boy was I wrong!  I didn’t develop a true appreciation for them until I started to grow them myself (they do very well in Southern California!) and one year we had such a bumper crop of them I wasn’t sure what to do with them all!  That’s when my Apricot Galette recipe was born….

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BBQ Ribs Recipe garnished on a platter and ready to be served

BBQ Ribs Recipe

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If you are looking for a great Father’s Day meal my BBQ Ribs Recipe can’t be beat! These Ribs are even more delicious with slathered with my Homemade BBQ Sauce (recipe follows!)   Or you can now buy it in bottled form! My Classic BBQ Sauce is part of my Summer Condiment Collection with this…

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Easy Plum Crumble baked in a cast iron skillet served with a scoop of ice cream

Easy Plum Crumble Recipe

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Plums are at their best right now and if you are looking for a dessert to bring to a summer BBQ, this is the ticket! I love this easy plum crumble recipe because it’s so delicious and a bit unexpected. You’ll also love how portable it is too! How do you make this Easy Plum…

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Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame Sandwiches

Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame Sandwiches

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Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame Sandwiches are classic French comfort food. It’s as simple as it gets, and just goes to show you how delicious simple can be! You find them all across France in simple bistros and brasseries. It’s kind of like a gourmet version of a grilled cheese sandwich.

Homemade Lemonade served in a glass container with purple flowers in the background

How-To Make Homemade Lemonade

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Homemade lemonade is one of my favorite things to make in the summertime.  Especially since I live in California where I am spoiled by lemon trees growing in our front yard. What are the ingredients of lemonade? We get lemons twice a year, in the spring and in the fall and each time I see…

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Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe in an oval platter vertical orientation

Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe

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If you are looking for an easy weeknight dinner to move through your rotation, you must try my Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe! This is a quick and easy stir fry recipe that will feed a family of 4 with kids or a great dinner idea for two.  The steps are quick and easy!

an ultimate burger recipe being served on a white plate with a white plate with bibb lettuce to the side and a bowl in the background

Beth’s Ultimate Burger Recipe

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Summer presents the opportunity to get creative with our burgers!  And for me, this one is hands-down the Ultimate Burger Recipe. It’s a little bit American, a little bit French and combined you have the ultimate “mash up of flavors” for this year’s backyard feast.

Wide Shot of Lemon Meringue Tart Recipe

Lemon Meringue Tart Recipe

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If you want to really impress your friends this memorial day weekend, whip up this stunning Lemon Meringue Tart Recipe! This tart is much easier than it looks and the haphazard meringue dollops really make it beautiful! No need for pastry bags folks!

Madeleine Cookies resting on a plate with Tea pot

Easy Madeleine Recipe

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This Easy Madeleine Recipe will have you whipping up Madeleines like a pro in no time! Is a Madeleine a Cookie?  Well, it depends on how you look at it. Technically, it is a small sponge-like cake. But over the years it has “functioned” more like a cookie since they are typically served alongside tea…

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Pan Seared Salmon with Beurre Blanc and Veggie Nests on a gray plate

Pan Seared Salmon with Beurre Blanc

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If you want a beautiful entree recipe for springtime entertaining, then you will love my Pan Seared Salmon with Beurre Blanc and Veggie Nests. How Do You Make a Beurre Blanc Sauce?  A beurre blanc sauce is a popular French sauce, originating from the Loire Valley in France. It is made from reducing white wine (Muscadet…

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