Simple & Elegant Recipes - Entertaining With Beth

Pork Loin Roast with Maple Glaze

November 16, 2019 By Beth Le Manach 2 Comments

Pork Loin Roast with Maple Glaze, Apples and Cranberries is one of my favorite pork loin recipes. It’s succulent and flavorful thanks to an easy pork brine recipe you can make the day before serving.

The pork is seared in a skillet on the cooktop to lock in the flavor and then finishes off in the oven. As it roasts with the sticky maple glaze, apples, and cranberries, it creates a delicious syrupy sauce that pairs beautifully with the pork!

It’s a fantastic main course recipe for holiday entertaining because it can feed a crowd and is economical too! …

Twice Baked Potato Recipe

November 9, 2019 By Beth Le Manach Leave a Comment

Twice Baked Potatoes are a holiday classic! There’s nothing that says special occasion more than this fancy baked potato. You’ll love this recipe because you can have the potatoes made ahead of time, and then just reheat and serve. Twice baked potatoes are easy to freeze as well, allowing you to get some of your…

Easy Apple Crisp in a Cast-Iron Skillet

October 31, 2019 By Beth Le Manach 4 Comments

This Easy Apple Crisp in a Cast-Iron Skillet is a fantastic Thanksgiving dessert idea! Personally, I think it’s even easier than an Apple Pie and just as delicious. The sturdy skillet makes it very transportable too, so it’s the perfect dessert to bring to a potluck! Cast-iron skillets are just so handy for so many…

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Loaf

October 12, 2019 By Beth Le Manach Leave a Comment

This Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Loaf is a great twist on traditional pumpkin cinnamon rolls, but a bit easier, in my opinion, and a lot more impressive! It bakes up mile-high and looks so beautiful too with the gentle drizzle of cream cheese glaze. When you slice into it, you’ll be treated to a light and…

Spiced Pear Cake

October 5, 2019 By Beth Le Manach 6 Comments

This Spiced Pear Cake is an easy pear cake recipe that’s perfect for fall entertaining because it’s delicate and moist with the most delicious balance of fall spices! It makes a terrific brunch cake or you can serve it with some vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for dessert! I love how pretty the top…

white bean soup in a bowl with grilled cheese sandwiches

White Bean Soup with Sausage and Kale

September 28, 2019 By Beth Le Manach Leave a Comment

This White Bean Soup with Sausage and Kale is one of my favorite fall soup recipes for easy entertaining. Pair it with my parmesan-encrusted grilled cheese sandwiches and you’ll have one winner of a dinner! You can also make the soup base ahead of time then reheat it when ready to serve. At the last-minute…

Platter of Chicken Piccata with lemon caper sauce

Quick & Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

September 14, 2019 By Beth Le Manach 2 Comments

Chicken Piccata with its velvety smooth lemon caper sauce has to be one of the most comforting Sunday night dinners and it doesn’t have to take you all night in the kitchen! In fact, it can be made in 30 minutes or less and you probably have most of the ingredients already on-hand!

Frozen oatmeal cups prepared and on platter close up

Make Ahead Oatmeal Cups

September 6, 2019 By Beth Le Manach Leave a Comment

Make ahead oatmeal cups are a great way to manage the chaos of back to school. Prepare these on Sunday for a quick and easy breakfast everyday of the week! It’s so easy to customize each one to the tastes of your family, and it’s a real time-saver in the mornings!

Cherry Bakewell Tart Recipe

September 4, 2019 By Beth Le Manach Leave a Comment

These mini Cherry Bakewell Tarts are a fantastic alternative to the regular American Cherry Pie recipe. They are light and delicate and filled with the most delicious cherry jam. The crust will also melt in your mouth! Why is it called a Bakewell Tart? Bakewell Tarts are a traditional British dessert associated with the town…

Aqua Fresca in short glass with cantaloupe and cucumber garnish

Cantaloupe and Cucumber Aqua Fresca Recipe

August 31, 2019 By Beth Le Manach Leave a Comment

This Cantaloupe and Cucumber Aqua Fresca is the perfect summer drink to serve when the temperatures rise and you want something refreshing to serve your guests! It also can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Transfer to a large aqua fresca jar and let your guests serve themselves! Serve this with my Carne…

Bruschetta mixture on top of grilled bread

Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Two Basils

August 27, 2019 By Beth Le Manach Leave a Comment

This Cherry Tomato Bruschetta Recipe is so easy to throw together for last-minute guests. It’s one of my favorite end-of-summer appetizer recipes because it has so many fresh flavors and comes together in a snap!