Entertaining made simple with a little help from the experts

Don’t let your dessert course suffer because you’ve run out of time to prepare it.  The Lazy Hostess fully endorses serving pre-made sweets as long as they are high quality and beautifully presented.  Bubbies, a Hawaiian company that has been making gourmet ice cream for a quarter of a century,…
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The Lazy Hostess is always on the hunt for flavorful, delicious recipes that can be easily prepared for a group at a dinner party.  The genius of this Asian inspired salmon recipe, which can be doubled for a party of 8 guests, is that the entire entree can be prepared…
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Everyone loves a miniature at a party.  We think these mini donut and coffee combos are adorable.  They can be lined up on a counter for a brunch party or be passed out in the wee hours of the morning at a late night dance party or wedding. Make sure…
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It’s a rainy Friday afternoon in New York so we thought that a little treat would sweeten your mood.  The Fat Radish, a favorite restaurant in New York, has shared their recipe for Chocolate Pot de Crème with the Lazy Hostess, who loves this easy-to-make yet decadent dessert. Since these…
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Ghosts, goblins and ghouls don’t always have to be of the scary kind.  Halloween can have a cuter and sweeter side, especially if you are Mia Bauer, founder of Crumbs Bake Shop.  Halloween is by far her favorite holiday and a time of inspiration.   Here she shares a few…
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Ever heard of vertical roasting?  It’s believed that the Chinese discovered this method of cooking more than 2000 years ago when they started mounting suckling pigs and ducks in a hanging position to allow the fat to drip out for tender meat with a crispy skin. These days you’ll come…
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Nothing says All-American Summer more than the Lobster Roll.   Whether you are heading to the beach this weekend or laying low in the city, this easy recipe is the perfect choice for a relaxed holiday gathering.  The Lazy Hostess suggests a simple summer menu including classic lobster rolls served with…
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While the cupcake has enjoyed a long reign as the portable dessert of choice, three friends from Brooklyn have created a new sweet treat that may be the next big baking trend.  Called the Cake Cup, the dessert is essentially a miniature cake that is said to be more moist…
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When it comes to party snacks, nothing is easier to prepare than a savory dip for your veggies, bread and crackers.  Some are so simple that they only need a quick pulse in the blender while others require a good mix of ingredients followed by a few short minutes in…
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A best kept secret among celebrity chefs and caterers including Wylie Dufresne and Serena Bass, Dufour Pastry Kitchen is undoubtedly the top choice for frozen, all butter puff pastry dough and tart shells. Now time-starved hostesses looking for gourmet canapés will rejoice over the brand’s extensive offering of frozen hors…
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A staple canapé in the Lazy Hostess repertoire comes from our friend and author Laura Werlin, who we met a few years ago at the De Gustibus Cooking School. For a recent after-work gathering for friends, we made her famous Brie Toasts with Chardonnay-Soaked Golden Raisins. Think of it as…
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Champagne isn’t the only refreshment that can be cooled in shiny silver buckets. La Tete au Cube has created a cooler that doubles as a self-serve station for party guests that prefer brewsky over bubbly.  Made of highly reflective metal, the “So Cool” Cooler conveniently features 17 bottle openers that,…
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