Entertaining Category

Having a couple of friends over for drinks or hosting a huge holiday meal? Browse dozens of entertaining tips, tricks and ideas on BetsyLife.com. Everything from make ahead recipes to tips on cooking for a large crowd. Find advice and recipes for making your next occasion a huge success.

Chorizo Stuffing

Chorizo stuffing needs to be your signature holiday side dish. Take your classic stuffing up a notch with cornbread and spicy sausage. **This post was updated in 2019** It’s about […]…
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Individual No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes

This post is sponsored all opinions are my own. These simple, no-bake mini cheesecakes are absolutely perfect for parties and gatherings when you need a special, indulgent dessert. Making them […]…
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Want to Make Amazing Coffee Drinks? Here’s How.

One of my mottos in life is “Coffee is always the answer”. If you know me well, you’ve probably heard me say this on more than one occasion. If you’re […]…
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Hoppin’ John’s Cousin

And we’re off! I hope everyone had a fun time ringing in the new year. I’m starting 2013 off in my usual fashion; hungover and up too early to feed […]…
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Thanksgiving recap and a Caramel Cream Pie

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! We hosted our friends, and this year’s crowd was one of our smallest yet. Only 9 adults and Miss Leila We did […]…
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