Green Door Hospitality

Adventures in Everyday Entertaining

Elegant and Affordable: Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Tarragon

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables.  There is so much you can do to “jazz” it up.  This soup has a wonderful flavor combination … Continue reading

March 18, 2013 · 41 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Pound Cake with Candied Lemon Zest

Today is my husband’s birthday.  We had a couple friends over to celebrate this past weekend and I, of course, had to make him a birthday cake.  But… birthday cakes … Continue reading

March 12, 2013 · 34 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Roast Chicken Provençale

Roasted Chicken always makes me think of dinner at my grandparents.  Such a savory and delicious meal that brings about feeling of warmth and comfort.  This version is extra flavorful … Continue reading

March 7, 2013 · 18 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic

Pork Tenderloin is a great option when entertaining a small group of guests.  (Assuming that they all eat pork).  The tenderloin offers quite a bit of variety when it comes … Continue reading

March 5, 2013 · 25 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Lemon Garlic Shrimp

You might be saying “How does shrimp fall into the ‘affordable’ part of this category?  The biggest thing that I’ve learned to do with seafood is watch for specials!  Find … Continue reading

February 19, 2013 · 29 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Candied Lemon Zest

Candied Zest is an elegant addition to any dessert tray — either on its own, or as a garnish.  This also makes a lovely hostess gift! I will warn you … Continue reading

February 11, 2013 · 17 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Truffled Potato Skins

This is a great way to take a classic appetizer and add a healthy dash of elegance!  By switching out a couple ingredients, you can take the standard potato skins … Continue reading

January 28, 2013 · 21 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Lemon Baked Cod

This a wonderful dish that not only tastes delicious but provides a beautiful presentation when served to your guests.  Depending on what part of the world you live in Cod … Continue reading

January 22, 2013 · 32 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish-Mustard Sauce

The combination of flavors between the coriander rub and the horseradish-mustard sauce is outstanding.  This dish is sure to please your guests.  The sauce also works great with leftovers as … Continue reading

January 8, 2013 · 14 Comments

Elegant and Affordable: Wild Mushroom Risotto

After making Butternut Squash Risotto last week, I decided I was officially on the “Risotto Wagon”.  So I thought I would create a dish using a variety of mushrooms and … Continue reading

December 17, 2012 · 12 Comments