Spinach & Three-Cheese Phyllo Pie
I love spanikopita, but it can be labor intensive. I like to make it in one big rectangular dish, and instead of just using feta cheese, I also add ricotta and Parmesan.
Stewed French Lentils
Salmon paired with lentils is a very traditional French meal. Not only are lentils tasty and healthy, they are also really inexpensive, making them perfect for a big group.
Herb-Roasted Salmon
Serving a side of salmon is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd. For twelve to fourteen people, two sides are necessary, but this recipe is easily halved if you want to make it for a smaller party.
Wild Mushroom Soup "Cappuccino"
Soup makes for a festive party hors d'oeuvre when served in a small vessel. I serve this wild mushroom soup in an espresso cup with a dollop of creme fraiche so that it looks like a frothy cappuccino.
Mini Potato-leek Latkes with Spicy Apple Chutney
Latkes for Hanukkah are a must. The story of Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of a small can of oil burning for eight days , so frying food (like latkes) in oil is symbolic.
Asparagus with Roasted Garlic Aioli
This is a great hors d'oeuvre to make ahead of time for a cocktail party. I steam the asparagus and make the aioli the day before and store them in the refrigerator until serving time.
The "Perfect" Manhattan with Drunken Cherries
For this recipe, I turned to my two favorite cocktail guru girls, Leanne Shear and Tracey Toomey.
Oven-Fried Chicken Satay
By coating chicken in cornflakes and baking it, I get the same crunchy effect without all of the labor. I like to serve this with my homemade BBQ sauce.
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Also known as ‘Devils on Horseback’. People go crazy for these bite-size snacks, which only take minutes to prepare.
Sausage Balls
These are such a great cocktail party snack. They are so easy to eat and taste great. I also like to make these as an hors d'oeuvre at brunch parties.
Meatloaf Sliders
The most popular recipe from my first cookbook was meat-loaf. I called it "manloaf" because if you make it for a man, he's destined to fall in love with you.
My Thanksgiving Fake-Out Recipes!
The holiday season is all about spending time with family and friends, and eating delicious food, of course! It's crunch-time to get everything ready for the big day and these are a few of my favorite “fake-out” recipes that are simplified to make your Thanksgiving prepping stress-free!
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dates, Manchego and Almonds
Between the turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, and pies, oven real estate is scarce on Thanksgiving. In the past, I've always made roasted brussels sprouts and juggled what needed to go in the oven when. This year, I'm giving myself a break with one less thing to take up that precious oven space -- I'm making my shaved brussels sprout salad instead.
Turkey in Caja China
If you're looking to do something different this year for your turkey, I highly recommend the Caja China box. Known as the "magic" box, it's most often used to roast a whole pig but it works incredibly well for a turkey.
Thanksgiving Turkey Guide!
Everyone gets so freaked out about their Thanksgiving turkey. Fresh or frozen? How many pounds? To brine or not to brine? How long to cook? Stuff it or not? How often should it be basted? Stop, take a deep breath. I’ve got you covered.
Maple Pudding Cake
Every once in awhile, I have a recipe that surprises me. My culinary producer, Tim Macklin, asked me to come up with a recipe for a maple pudding cake. I decided to mimic my grandma's recipe for peach cobbler. The cake is more like biscuits, and instead of fruit on the bottom, I would make a thick, rich, creamy maple layer.
Mediterranean Shrimp "Cheat Sheet"
Katie Lee shares her Mediterranean Shrimp “Cheat Sheet” recipe! For a cheat sheet, everything goes onto one sheet pan and is baked in the oven. We like eating at home, especially during the week, so we really have time to hang out with each other and be with our precious pup, Gus.
Roll into Summer
You guys know I love my carbs. Pizza, pasta, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes – just a few of my faves. This summer I discovered a new love, the brand new Sara Lee Artesano Bakery Buns & Rolls.
Beastie Burgers
The second I land in Los Angeles, my mouth starts to water in anticipation of the famous In-N-Out Burger. I love a double-double, animal style (that's code for double beef, double cheese, grilled onions and extra sauce). I'm not ashamed to admit that there was an occasion that I ate THREE in one sitting. Definitely didn't feel so hot the next day, but it was so good going down. Anyhoo, I decided to try to recreate these burgers in my kitchen. The results were even better than I expected! Definitely, try this at home.
Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Salad Bowls
Katie Lee Vietnamese beef and noodle salad bowls are a crowd pleaser. Get this recipe and more on katielee.com