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How to Throw a Backyard Clambake
Think: beach-style “backyard bbq” party.
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Salvador Dalí Dinner Party Guide
A surrealist dinner of visceral delights inspired by Dalí’s legendary cookbook, Les Dîners de Gala. Unexpected, decadent, eccentric.
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Grilled Oysters with Crème Fraîche & Shallot
and potato chips!
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Delightful Things to Eat: Apéro Recipes Inspired by Dalí
I’m a freak for mayonnaise so any excuse to serve it with shellfish and vegetables, I’m all in. Also, it’s very French (or that’s what I tell myself).
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Lacquered Cornish Game Hen with Chanterelles & Haricot Verts
with Madeira mushroom cream
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Prosciutto Wrapped Camembert
Yes, it’s basic bitch. Yes, it’s salty, sweet, and gooey. Yes, your guests will love you.
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Salvador Dalí’s Casanova Cocktail
We found this cocktail in Les Diners de Gala cookbook.
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Peaches & Cream Cake
This dessert is a variation of tres leches cake, made with an amaretto cream and topped with peaches.
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La Dolce Vita Dinner Party Guide
La Dolce Vita is about finding joy in everyday things. Find recipes, hosting tips, and tabletop inspo for an Italian-inspired dinner party.
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Britt St. Clair
Spiedini alla Romana
Spiedini, Italian for skewers, are rooted in the Lazio region of Italy (home to Rome) and were traditionally cooked over campfires by shepherds.
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Calabrian Chili Butter
A spicy, sunny butter for bread, snacks, or summer apèro spreads.
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La Dolce Vita Antipasti
Serving antipasti is a must when hosting La Dolce Vita dinner party.
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