Hi friend, Easter weekend is basically here, which means it’s time for those last-minute store runs, final menu decisions, and maybe desperately searching for rosemary like I am. So for my final Easter email, I thought I’d share exactly what I’m making this year in case it helps you make those final decisions… or honestly, just copy the menu. I would be honored. We’ll have 16 people at my house this year, and 5 of them are kids, so I’m trying to keep things special, delicious, and realistic....
1 day ago • 2 min read
Hi friend, So many ladies I know are bringing dessert this Easter, and I keep getting asked the same thing: What should I make? And of course I’m happy to share. So I pulled together my Easter dessert recommendations with lots of love in case you’re still deciding what to bring. These are in order of my personal favorites, but honestly, you can’t go wrong. They’re all delicious, and the best choice is the one you’re most excited to make and share. Here are 10 Easter desserts I’d recommend: 1....
3 days ago • 2 min read
Hi friend, If you’re hosting Easter and still need a few finishing touches, I wanted to send you everything I’m using to make Easter feel extra special this year before it’s too late to order what you need. These are the little things that make everything feel prettier, easier, and a bit more magical. The mimosa tower We’ll be serving mimosas, and I love this because it looks so fancy without taking up much space on the counter. I’m tying a little blue ribbon on it, which is going to make it...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hi friend, You guys made this very clear — Easter sides are what you need most right now, so I pulled together my favorite side dish ideas to help make your menu feel a whole lot easier. If you’ve already got the ham or main dish figured out but still need the rest of the table to come together, start here. My Top 5 Easter Sides: 1. Cheesy Mashed Potatoes This is the cozy, crowd-pleasing side that always gets people going back for seconds. You will find these on my easter table this year! Get...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friend, If you need easy Easter appetizers that look special without making hosting harder, this list is for you. These are the appetizers I love when I want Easter to feel festive, cute, and easy to serve. My Top 10 Easter Appetizers: Easter charcuterie cups with Peeps and cheese bunnies 1. Easter Charcuterie Cups These Easter charcuterie cups are one of my favorite ways to make Easter feel extra special without the mess of a traditional board. With cheese-shaped bunnies, chocolate...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friend 🤍 If you want one less thing to do on Easter day, make this the day before: Healthy 3-Bean Salad (dump + stir + chill)This one is pure nostalgia for me—my mom has been making a version of this since I was little, and even as a tiny kid I would go back for multiple servings at cookouts and potlucks. And the best part? It came from one of those spiral-bound church cookbooks… which is how you know it’s good 😅 It’s sweet, tangy, full of texture, and it actually tastes better after it...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friend 🤍 St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and if you’re not exactly excited about the traditional boiled dinner… I get it 😅 My go-to instead is the recipe that’s gotten millions of views and always disappears first: 🍀 Corned Beef Sliders (Reuben Sliders)Get the full recipe here: https://mealswithmaria.site/corned-beef-sliders/ If you want a full little “no-stress” St. Patrick’s spread, here are a few more fun ideas from my site: 🍫 Baileys Chocolate Truffles (easy sweet bite)🌈 Rainbow Fruit...
22 days ago • 1 min read
5 Five Star Soups to Make in January 5 Five-Star Soups to Make in January January is soup season — cozy, comforting meals that make dinnertime easy. These five soups are reader favorites and perfect for cold nights, busy weeks, and meal prep. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup A cozy classic with a creamy twist — comforting and perfect for chilly January nights. Get the recipe → Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup Rich, creamy, and full of flavor — fancy enough for guests but easy enough for weeknights....
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Friend, I can’t believe it’s already time to start thinking about Friendsgiving (and even Thanksgiving!). Truthfully, I’m always thinking about these events—they’re my favorite. But it’s extra fun when everyone else is in the same cozy, food-loving mindset! Recently my stylist asked what she could make for Friendsgiving that’s easy and oven-free (since the host’s oven will be taken over by turkey!). Immediately I knew just the recipes... Tangy Grape Jelly Meatballs Always a huge hit and...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there! I have something special for you—a free $50 Aldi meal plan! 🎉 This plan is packed with easy, budget-friendly dinners your family will actually eat, and it’s the perfect way to: Save money at the grocery store Stop stressing about “what’s for dinner?” Keep your family happy with meals everyone loves Grab your free meal plan today and get: 5 days of budget-friendly Aldi dinners Easy-to-follow recipes A ready-to-go grocery list $50 Aldi Meal Plan For A Family of Five.pdf It’s...
7 months ago • 1 min read
