My mom (yes Mama Rose Table, yes her name is Buzz) made us the most spectacular beet salad for Oscar Sunday and I just had to share the recipe with you! In true Rose Table fashion, she had an idea of what she wanted to eat but couldn’t find a similar recipe online so she…
Category: Spring
Wine and Cheese Spring Picnic
Looking for picnic inspiration? You’ve come to the right place! This was hands down the best Sunday Funday I’ve had in months. It was a gorgeous day – 77 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny in Dallas – and I packed up my last bottle of Folktale Winery sparkling rosé that I’ve been saving for a special…
Chocolate Lavender Cupcakes
These Chocolate Lavender Cupcakes are perfect for spring garden parties! This is a cupcake version of my famous Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake, from my Midsummer Night’s Dream dinner party. It’s one of my most popular recipes. I can’t even tell you how many non-believers I’ve converted to lavender lovers with that cake! People tell me…
Chicken Pesto Pasta
This is the perfect pasta to make in the summer when you want a quick an easy dinner that won’t heat up the house. Here my amazing homemade pesto is tossed with warm pasta and topped with the best ever grilled chicken. It’s a hit every time! If you’ve never made my pesto before, I…
Strawberry Fields Crostini
Toasted baguette topped with creamy mascarpone, fresh strawberries, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction Looking for the perfect garden party appetizer? You’ve found it! This is basically my dream summer snack. It’s a little sweet, a little savory, and packs a whole lot of flavor into an adorable package. It comes together very quickly…
Grilled Clams
How fun is grilling shellfish?! This is like the lazy man’s answer to my Chargilled Oysters. Buttery shallots, garlic, and parsley elevate this dish to a whole new level. This is especially fun if you’re grilling your whole dinner. On this particular evening, I served sausage, grilled corn, and grilled bread with the clams to…
Strawberry Cupcakes
I just adore strawberry cupcakes. They’re so moist and summery! Make these when you can get great, juicy strawberries. It will really make a difference! Can I let you in on a secret? I’m a huge frosting snob and I really dislike buttercream frosting. It’s often too heavy and too sweet for me but this…
Cucumber Mango Salmon Salad
Don’t you love dishes that are as good for you as they are tasty? I always have frozen salmon in my freezer and since it thaws so quickly, I eat salmon salads a couple times each week for lunch but this combo is elegant enough to serve to company. This is really very fast and…
Kabobs and Croquet
Don’t you wish every day could be a perfect spring day in the garden? I had my friends Thi and Simon over recently for an easy dinner on the grill and some croquet. If you’re a fairly new reader, I should tell you that croquet is not a new activity for me. In fact croquet…