If you’ve landed on this post, it’s probably because you purchased my ebook, “The Hospitality Handbook” (and if not, go grab a copy and transform the way you view hospitality — for the same price as just a coffee!).
NOTE: You’ll notice that there are almost no exact measurements — that’s for you to adjust for each recipe to become exactly what it needs to be to become a family favorite.
All recipes reflect basic pantry staples, so they should be ingredients you already have on hand when spontaneous company stops by.
Serve any breakfast meal with drink options — coffee, tea, milk, or juice. If you don’t typically drink juice, keep a can of frozen juice concentrate in your freezer for an occasion just like this!
#1. Build Your Own Granola Bowls
Granola
Chopped Nuts
Dried Fruit (coconut, raisins, cranberries, apricots, etc.)
Milk
Yogurt
Honey
This is an easy breakfast where guests can help themselves, especially if you have to leave for work in the morning. Arrange granola, fruit and nut options, and honey on your counter, along with a stack of bowls and spoons. Write a note telling guests where they can find the milk and yogurt in your fridge.
#2. Egg Frittata
12 Eggs
1 Cup Shredded Cheese
Half of an Onion, Chopped
3 Handfuls Spinach, Chopped
Salt
Pepper
Cream or Milk
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; whisk until combined. Grease a 9×13 baking dish and pour in mixture. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean when inserted into the center.
#3. Biscuits and Gravy
1 Can Biscuit Dough
Half of 1 Roll Turkey Sausage
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Flour
Milk
Pepper
Salt
Bake biscuits according to package directions. Cook turkey sausage in a pan until cooked through. In a saucepan and using a whisk, cook butter and flour on low heat until combined. Slowly add in milk (about 1-2 cups), a little at a time, until you get the amount and thickness you desire. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add turkey sausage to the gravy mixture; serve over biscuits.
#4. Muffins, Yogurt and Fruit Salad
Muffins (Store Bought or Homemade)
Yogurt
Fresh Fruit
1 Can Mandarin Oranges
Chop fresh fruit and place in a bowl. Add in can of mandarin oranges, including the juice. Serve with muffins and yogurt.
This simple recipe is easy to throw together and feed a crowd.
#6. Breakfast Burritos
Eggs
Milk or Cream
Sour Cream
Salt
Pepper
Butter
Chopped Red Pepper
Chopped Onion
Soft Tortilla Shells
Salsa
Shredded Cheese
Add eggs, splash of milk, dollop of sour cream, pat of butter, salt and pepper into a bowl. Whisk together in a bowl, then pour into a hot pan on medium-low heat. Slowly stir until mostly cooked but a little wet; turn the heat off and keep stirring. In another pan, sauté peppers and onions with butter until soft. Have guests assemble their own burritos by placing a scoop of eggs in a tortilla shell, a scoop of sauté mixture, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream if desired. Roll into a burrito and enjoy.
#7. Vegan Gluten Free Pancakes
1 Cup Gluten Free Flour
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Dairy Free Milk
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Maple Syrup
Combine dry ingredients in one bowl, and wet ingredients in another. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry mixture and stir until combined. Heat a pan on medium heat; spray non-stick cooking spray and then pour in 1/3 cup batter. Once the top of the pancake begins to bubble in the middle, flip over and cook until golden. Serve immediately, or store in fridge overnight. Reheat by placing on cookie sheet at 400F for 3 minutes, flip over for another 3 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup.
#8. Chicken and Waffles
Frozen Breaded Chicken Tenders
Frozen Waffles
Maple Syrup
Cook breaded chicken and waffles per packaging directions. Serve by placing waffles on the plate, chicken on top, and maple syrup drizzled over all.
#9. Baked Oatmeal
6 Cups Oats
1.5 Cups Brown Sugar
4 Teaspoons Cinnamon
4 Teaspoons Baking Powder
2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Milk
4 Eggs
2/3 Cup Oil
In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients first. Next, add in wet ingredients. Stir until combined. Grease a 9×13 baking dish and spread mixture in. Bake at 350F for 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, then cut into bars and serve with milk and maple syrup.
If you’ve landed on this post, it’s probably because you purchased my ebook, “The Hospitality Handbook” (and if not, go grab a copy and transform the way you view hospitality — for the same price as just a coffee!).
All recipes reflect basic pantry staples, so they should be ingredients you already have on hand when spontaneous company stops by.
#1. C O L D : Simple Sweet Tea
1 Gallon Water
2 Lipton Tea Bags
3/4 Cup Sugar
Bring water to a gentle boil in a pot on the stove. Add in the two tea bags and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Remove tea bags, and add in sugar. Turn off heat and stir until dissolved. Let cool and serve over ice. Store in fridge in a pitcher.
#2. C O L D : Watermelon Mint Slush
1 Can Lime Flavored Soda
5-7 Mint Leaves
2 Cups Frozen Cubed Watermelon
Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth and slushy.
#3. C O L D :Honey Lemonade
1 Cup Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Honey
4 Cups Water
Stir all ingredients until blended; serve with ice.Note: Use lukewarm water to help the honey dissolve.
#4. C O L D : Berry Ice Water
1 Cup Chopped Berries
Juice or Coconut Water
Spoon chopped berries into an ice tray. Top with juice or coconut water and freeze. Use as ice cubes for a sophisticated ice water.
#5. C O L D : Orange Ginger Spritzer
2 Cans Ginger Soda
1 Cup Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
Citrus Slices
Mint Leaves
Combine juices and soda, pour into two tall glasses. Garnish with citrus slices, ice, and mint leaves if desired.
#6. H O T : Simple Dairy Free Hot Chocolate
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder
1/3 Cup Water
Dash of Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
4 Cups Dairy Free Milk
Add first four ingredients to a saucepan and whisk to a simmer. Once fully combined and dissolved, remove from heat and add vanilla. At this point, you can either store the hot chocolate syrup in a mason jar in the fridge, or divide it into 4 cups, add warm milk, stir and serve immediately.
#7. H O T : Café Miel
1 Tablespoon Honey
4 oz Strong Coffee
1/2 Cup Milk
Sprinkle of Cinnamon
Dash of Vanilla Extract
Pour honey in the bottom of a coffee mug and pour in coffee. Stir to combine. In a saucepan, heat milk along with a sprinkle of cinnamon and dash of vanilla. Use a whisk or hand-held milk frother to combine. Pour into mug on top of coffee mixture and serve.
#8. H O T : London Fog
2 Earl Grey Tea Bags
1 Cup Boiling Water
1 Tablespoon Honey
Dash of Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Milk
Pour boiling water into a mug and steep tea bags for about 3 minutes. Remove tea bags after steeping and stir in honey. In a saucepan, heat milk along with a dash of vanilla. Use a whisk or hand-held milk frother to combine. Pour into mug on top of tea mixture and serve.
#9. H O T : Spiced Cider
1/2 Gallon Apple Cider
2 Cinnamon Sticks
1 Teaspoon Whole Cloves
½ Teaspoon Whole Allspice
Dash of Ground Nutmeg
1 Orange, Quartered
Place all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer on the stove until the flavor reaches your desired strength. Strain into mugs and serve.
#10. H O T : Caramel Macchiato
2 Tablespoons Caramel Sauce, Divided
4 oz Strong Coffee
1/2 Cup Milk
Dash of Vanilla Extract
Pour 1 Tablespoon Caramel Sauce into a mug, pour in coffee and stir to combine. In a saucepan, heat milk along with a dash of vanilla. Use a whisk or hand-held milk frother to combine. Pour into mug on top of coffee mixture. Drizzle remaining caramel in a criss-cross pattern across the top of the milk foam and serve.
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If you’ve landed on this post, it’s probably because you purchased my ebook, “The Hospitality Handbook” (and if not, go grab a copy and transform the way you view hospitality — for the same price as just a coffee!).
NOTE: You’ll notice that there are almost no exact measurements — that’s for you to adjust for each recipe to become exactly what it needs to be to become a family favorite.
All recipes reflect basic pantry staples, so they should be ingredients you already have on hand when spontaneous company stops by.
Total prices will be less/more depending on prices in your area, and how much of the ingredients you’ll actually use.
#1. Gourmet Trail Mix — $11.72
Nuts — $5.48
Dried Fruit — $2.98
Chocolate Chips — $2.32
Combine ingredients into a large mason jar or another air-tight container.
#2. Charcuterie Board — $11.13
Pickles — $2.97
Olives — $1.66
Cheese — $3.00
Apple — $1.00
Crackers — $2.50
Slice apple and cheese. Arrange with other items on a platter.
#3. Popcorn — $2.00
Popcorn — $2.00
Optional toppings — Parmesan Cheese, Melted Butter, Brown Sugar Caramel
#4.Teatime Toast — $8.65
Loaf of Bread — $2.20
Jam — $1.99
Cream Cheese — $1.68
Powdered Sugar — $1.79
Lemon Juice — $0.99
Toast bread; cut off crusts. Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Serve toast slices with cheese mixture and jam.
This recipe makes a large batch — portion dough into wax paper tubes, place inside a ziplock bag, and freeze. Whenever company stops by unexpectedly, take out a tube of dough and bake fresh cookies!
Very simple and inexpensive; all you really need on hand is a tube of crescent dough and a block of cream cheese. Quick to whip together and serve warm!
#7. Hummus Board — $6.63
Hummus — $2.87
Carrots — $0.99
Cucumber — $0.79
Pretzels — $1.98
Cut up carrots and cucumbers into sticks. Arrange on a board with pretzels and hummus.
#8. Chips and Salsa Dip — $5.76
Tortilla Chips — $1.99
Jar of Salsa — $2.09
Block of Cream Cheese —$1.68
Place cream cheese in a shallow dish and pour salsa on top. Serve with chips.
#9. Apples and Caramel Dip — $10.68
Apples — $4.00
Block of Cream Cheese — $1.68
Caramel Sauce — $2.00
Chopped Nuts — $3.00
Place cream cheese in shallow dish. Pour caramel sauce over cheese and top with chopped nuts. Serve with apple slices.
If you’ve landed on this post, it’s probably because you purchased my ebook, “The Hospitality Handbook” (and if not, go grab a copy and transform the way you view hospitality — for the same price as just a coffee!).
NOTE: You’ll notice that there are almost no exact measurements — that’s for you to adjust for each recipe to become exactly what it needs to be to become a family favorite.
All recipes reflect basic pantry staples, so they should be ingredients you already have on hand when spontaneous company stops by.
Total prices will be less/more depending on prices in your area, and how much of the ingredients you’ll actually use.
#1. Pasta, Garlic Bread, Buttered Peas — $11.72
PASTA:
Box of Pasta Noodles — $0.99
Jar of Pasta Sauce — $2.00
Bag of Mozzarella Cheese — $3.00
Boil water in a large pot on the stove; add a drizzle of olive oil and salt. Cook pasta noodles according to box direction. Drain water, return to pot, and pour in pasta sauce. Stir to thoroughly coat, then pour mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and broil in oven until cheese is browned. Cut into squares to serve.
GARLIC BREAD:
Loaf of Bread — $2.20
Butter — $1.00 (only need 1 stick)
Spices — Garlic Powder, Salt, Parsley
Preheat oven to 375F. Line slices of bread on a cookie sheet. Spread softened butter thickly over each slice; then sprinkle salt and garlic powder liberally. Add a dash of parsley if desired. Turn buttered pieces over and repeat the process. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip toast. Bake for another 5 minutes or until crispy.
BUTTERED PEAS:
Frozen Bag of Peas — $2.28
Butter — $0.25 (only need 1/4 of a stick)
Spices — Salt, Pepper
Thaw peas in a pot on the stove. Add in butter and season with salt and pepper.
Spices — Salt, Pepper, Poultry Seasoning, dash of Apple Cider Vinegar
Dice onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté in a stock pot with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Once cooked, add in chicken broth and canned chicken (not drained). Add a dash of apple cider vinegar and rice. Season to taste with more salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning; bring to a boil until rice is cooked.
TOASTED ROSEMARY BREAD:
Loaf of Bread — $2.20
Spices — Salt, Rosemary, Olive Oil
Heat skillet to medium heat. Pour olive oil into a small dish; add salt and dried rosemary. Brush oil mixture onto both sides of bread and toast in skillet. Place in a basket lined with paper towel; season again with salt and rosemary before serving.
Place salad greens in a medium sized bowl. Wash and dry chickpeas, add to greens. Thinly slice onion and add to greens. Pour salad dressing over greens and gently toss.
#3. TunaMelts, Carrot Sticks, Spiced Apples — $15.66
TUNA MELTS:
Loaf of Bread — $2.20
Can of Tuna — $1.50
Mayonnaise — $3.48
Onion — $0.31 (only need half of an onion, or to taste)
Cheese Slices — $3.18
Spices — Salt, Pepper
Combine canned tuna (drained), mayonnaise, chopped onion, salt and pepper into a bowl. Toast bread in toaster, place on baking sheet, and top with tuna mixture. Place a slice of cheese over each piece and broil in oven until cheese is golden.
CARROT STICKS:
Big Carrots — $0.99
Chop carrots into thin sticks. Serve with ranch dressing to dip if desired.
SPICED APPLES:
Bag of Apples — $4.00
Spices — Cinnamon, Salt, Butter, Brown Sugar
Quarter apples, remove stems and seeds, and dice. Place in saucepan with a dab of butter and some water. Cook until apples are soft; add in brown sugar and cinnamon to taste along with a dash of salt. Serve warm.
#4. Burrito Bowls, Tortilla Chips and Salsa — $10.26
Cook rice according to directions on package. Season with lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Add a little olive oil to prevent rice from sticking. Drain can of beans and heat in a saucepan; season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and paprika. Slice onion and red pepper; sauté with oil in a skillet. Serve in bowls — rice first, then beans, then top with sautéed veggies and a dollop of sour cream.
TORTILLA CHIPS AND SALSA:
Tortilla Chips — $1.99
Jar of Salsa — $2.99
Pour salsa in a bowl and empty bag of chips into a basket.
Spices — Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
Crack eggs into large mixing bowl. Add in milk and whisk. Chop onion and spinach, add to egg mixture along with half the bag of cheese. Season liberally with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake in 375F oven for 25 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean from center of dish.
Dice potatoes and put in large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and season liberally with salt, pepper, rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss to coat; then spread on baking sheet and roast in oven at 425F until crispy, about 25 minutes.
Dice tomato, cucumber, and onion. Combine in serving bowl and drizzle dressing. Mix until coated.
#6. Tuna Mac N Cheese, Buttered Broccoli, Potato Chips — $7.08
TUNA MAC N CHEESE:
Can of Tuna — $1.50
Box of Mac N Cheese — $0.99
Bag of Frozen Peas — $0.88
Spices — Salt, Pepper
Prepare mac n cheese according to box directions. Drain tuna and add to mac n cheese along with frozen peas. Stir over warm until peas thaw; season with salt and pepper to taste.
BUTTERED BROCCOLI:
Bag of Frozen Broccoli —$2.48
Butter — $0.25 (only need 1/4 of a stick)
Spices — Salt, Pepper
Thaw broccoli in microwave. Place in serving bowl. Melt butter, pour over broccoli, and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper.
POTATO CHIPS:
Bag of Potato Chips — $0.98
Serve on the side, or crushed on top of Tuna Mac N Cheese.
#7. Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Coleslaw — $16.35
HOT DOGS:
Package of Beef Hot Dogs — $5.49
Package of Hot Dog Buns — $1.19
Onion — $0.62
Mustard — $2.29
Ketchup — $2.29
Cook hot dogs in preferred method. Sauté onions in saucepan with olive oil. Place cooked hot dogs in buns, top with mustard, ketchup, and sautéed onions.
BAKED BEANS:
Can of Baked Beans — $2.48
Open can and heat in saucepan on the stove.
COLESLAW:
Coleslaw Cabbage Mix — $1.99
Dressing (1/2 cup Mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar, 1/2 Tablespoon Sugar, Salt and Pepper to Taste. Thin with Milk if needed)
Open bag of coleslaw mix and place in mixing bowl. Pour dressing over cabbage and combine.
Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Spread a thin layer over pasta sauce across the bottom. Arrange breaded chicken in dish and place a slice of cheese on each piece; sprinkle garlic powder and pepper. Pour remaining pasta sauce over everything; cover with foil and bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and top with mozzarella cheese; sprinkle more garlic powder. Return to oven and broil until cheese is brown.
GARLIC BREAD:
Loaf of Bread — $2.20
Butter — $1.00 (only need 1 stick)
Spices — Garlic Powder, Salt, Parsley
Preheat oven to 375F. Line slices of bread on a cookie sheet. Spread softened butter thickly over each slice; then sprinkle salt and garlic powder liberally. Add a dash of parsley if desired. Turn buttered pieces over and repeat the process. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip toast. Bake for another 5 minutes or until crispy.
Cook rice according to directions on package. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Add a little olive oil to prevent rice from sticking. In a mixing bowl, combine can of cream soup and can of chicken (not drained). Add milk to thin, stir and season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. In a greased 9×13 baking dish, place rice on the bottom. Spread frozen broccoli over rice, then pour chicken mixture over everything. Top with cheese; bake in oven at 350F until broccoli is thawed and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
ROLLS:
Rolls — $3.00
Butter — $1.00 (only one stick needed)
Warm rolls in microwave for 30 seconds. Place in basket and cover with a clean towel. Serve warm with butter.
HONEY CARROTS:
Carrots — $0.99
Honey — $3.94
Spices — Salt, Pepper, Butter
Chop carrots and place in skillet. Cover with water, turn to high and cover with lid. Cook until carrots are soft; then drain water and return to heat. Add a pat of butter and liberally drizzle honey. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook over medium heat until honey flavor is infused into carrots.
#10. French Toast, Fruit Salad, Yogurt Parfait $15.72
FRENCH TOAST:
Loaf of Bread — $2.20
Carton of Eggs — $2.00
Milk — $1.82
Butter — $1.00
Powder Sugar — $1.78
Spices — Vanilla, Salt, Cinnamon
Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and dash of salt into a container. Whisk thoroughly to combine. Heat a skillet and coat with butter. Dunk piece of bread into egg mixture on both sides, then cook in skillet. Flip and cook until golden on both sides. Combine powder sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small container to create a glaze. Spoon into a plastic baggie, snip the corner, and pipe glaze over finished French Toast.
FRUIT SALAD:
Banana — $0.59
Apple — $1.00
Can of Mandarin Oranges — $0.98
Chop banana and apple, combine in a bowl along with can of mandarin oranges (not drained).
YOGURT PARFAIT:
Yogurt — $2.36
Jam — $1.99
Layer yogurt and jam in small glass cups.
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What girl doesn’t love spending a little extra time dressing up?! Date night is a perfect excuse to toss the jeans aside and put on something a little more feminine and fancy! Here are 4 different looks to give your closet some inspiration:
The Boho Look is all about the layers and natural fibers/textures! You can still look put together and stylish for date night while using basic staples in your wardrobe. Pair a linen wrap skirt with a plain Jane t-shirt, but elevate the style by adding a scarf. Stack bracelets with similar color tones, put on some dangle earrings, and a floppy hat for adventure!
The Classy Look is simple and sleek. A solid colored dress paired with pearls is always timeless! Match your bracelet, necklace, and hair accessories for a cohesive look. And who doesn’t need an excuse to pull out some heels?!
The Whimsical Look is a grown-up take on a little girl’s fairytale dreams. Choose a dress with a fun floral print — with twirl factor! A studded jean jacket makes the ordinary unexpected, along with mix and match jewelry. Pastel ballet flats and a studded headband will make you feel like a princess!
The Cozy Look is just that — soft and subtle. A knit pencil skirt paired with a fuzzy oversized sweater will make you feel like you’re still wearing comfy pajamas. Simple accessories like a knit headband, delicate earrings, and a single strand beaded necklace will dress things up to date-night level. The best part? For those who don’t like heels, wear some white sneakers!
With Love from Victoria 