The sausage brings a warmth and spice to the broth, which has a little bit of a tomato base. The fennel sweetens once it’s cooked, adding a nice compliment to the white beans. It’s one of those soups perfect for a colder evening in the late fall and winter.

This is the only ranch dip you'll ever eat again. It's a simple 4 ingredient recipe that will have everyone in your party gathered around the app table. It's a staple at every family gathering of mine.

The real star of this recipe is the roasted artichoke hearts (high in folate and vitamin C). I love the sweet aftertaste, especially combined with lemon. Sprinkled on top are julienned sun dried tomatoes for an extra tanginess and texture. I use some of the oil from the sun dried tomato jar to coat the roasting pan, giving the fish a well rounded flavor.

This is the time of year, when the tomatoes and garlic are fresh out of the garden, to make this salad weekly. It “keeps” for a few days in the fridge. The kale actually gets better the longer it’s marinated in the olive oil and lemon.

There’s nothing better in the summer than a dark pink, sweet watermelon. One of my favorite salads to make for a gathering is arugula with diced watermelon and feta cheese. The only issue with salads at parties: it gets sloppy. Thus the inspiration for this easy grab and go appetizer!

When I came across this cocktail, my heart ached a little knowing how much my grandma would have loved it. The combination of Limoncello and Prosecco floating around a lemon sorbet is sinfully citrus and perfect for a warm and humid summer evening.

When you see "bring a dish to share" in a large group text, it can induce a little panic. But, I guarantee this Artichoke and Olive Salsa will become your go-to dish. It's so refreshing and pairs perfectly with tortilla chips or crackers.