Entertaining made simple with a little help from the experts

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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Slaving over a hot stove in the dog days of summer can be a chore.  Stay cool by creating a summer menu of freshly chilled ingredients packed with bold flavors.  Chef Ulrich Sterling of Agua Dulce restaurant shares a favorite recipe from his Latin kitchen for your next get-together.  His…
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It’s a sweet wonton.  It’s deep fried ravioli.  Whatever you call it, you can’t deny that this simple treat sounds delicious and, like all Lazy Hostess-approved recipes, it’s sophisticated yet simple to make.  The Nutella Ravioli, courtesy of our favorite Italian chef and Food Network star, Giada de Laurentiis, is…
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Chef Adam Perry Lang jumped from some of the world’s top four-star kitchens to the backyard BBQ, transforming the art of grilling in America along the way.  Just in time for the holiday weekend, we have collected a few of the chef’s expert BBQ tips and tricks from an article…
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