Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Chrissy Collins: Recipes & Inspiration for Entertaining Well ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://feastandmerriment.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [No. 5– Two Things Can Be True](https://feastandmerriment.com/no-5-two-things-can-be-true/): I’m learning that grief and hope don’t cancel each other out. I can miss who I was, feel overwhelmed by rebuilding, and still make room for what’s growing. Two things can be true. - [No. 4 – What the Holidays Feel Like After Life Changes](https://feastandmerriment.com/holidays-after-life-changes/): The holidays look different when your life shifts in ways you never saw coming– No one can prepare you for the challenges. I’m trying to move through the season with honesty, gentleness, and a sense of grace. - [No. 3 – Finding Peace in Old Memories (and My Thanksgiving Pizza)](https://feastandmerriment.com/old-memories-thanksgiving-pizza/): As I look back on nearly two decades of Friendsgiving traditions, I’m learning how to hold both joy and sadness in the same breath. - [No. 2 – The Thanksgiving That Wasn’t](https://feastandmerriment.com/the-thanksgiving-that-wasnt/): The hardest Thanksgiving of my life led me to an unexpected meal—Greek shrimp with tomatoes and feta—and a reminder that comfort often comes from what’s unfamiliar. - [No. 1– When the Kitchen Went Quiet](https://feastandmerriment.com/when-the-kitchen-went-quiet/): There was a time when I couldn’t cook, couldn’t eat, and couldn’t face my own kitchen. But slowly, comfort started to find me again—in small acts of care, shared meals, and the gentle reminder that food still holds joy. - [Thermoworks Dot® Probe thermometer](https://feastandmerriment.com/thermoworks-dot-meat-thermometer/): The DOT provides accurate temperature readings so you can achieve perfectly cooked meals every time. A must-have for any home cook. - [Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken](https://feastandmerriment.com/two-ingredient-slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken/): Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken is the best game day recipe you'll ever need! It is really simple to make and it only requires two ingredients. And it's low calorie! What more could you want? - [Potato Skin Party Bites](https://feastandmerriment.com/potato-skin-party-bites/): This recipe will have all eyes on you with guests looking for seconds and thirds. They are easy to make, easy to eat, and above all else, can be made ahead of time and simply delicious. - [Ham & Leek Empanadas](https://feastandmerriment.com/ham-leek-empanadas/): This is a french inspired "cheater's" version of a the classic empanada. This recipe uses store bought puff pastry instead of a traditional home made pastry dough and is stuffed with a savory filling of diced hame, sautéed leeks, spinach and gruyere cheese. - [Modern Comfort Food Cookbook](https://feastandmerriment.com/modern-comfort-food-cookbook-review/): Like all things Ina, I am in love with her most recent cookbook, "Modern Comfort Food." Here are my thoughts & review of this incredible cookbook. - [Introduction to Red Pepper Pasta Dough (and other flavored pastas)](https://feastandmerriment.com/roasted-red-pepper-pasta/): Roasted Red Pepper pasta has a beautiful aroma and a subtle smoky sweetness. I think I may be obsessed! - [Thermoworks ThermoPop Digital Thermometer](https://feastandmerriment.com/thermoworks-thermopop-digital-thermometer/): The Thermopop is a great tool for novice chefs who are just getting started with working with Thermometers, as well as the professional cook who simply wants a quick, reliable temperature reading. No bells and whistles, just the real dea - [Thermoworks Classic Thermapen](https://feastandmerriment.com/thermoworks-classic-thermapen/): The Classic Thermapen takes readings in less than three seconds, is accurate to less than a degree, and is designed to last for a long time not come. It turns on by opening the probe, so there are no one and off buttons to worry about. It folds up for easy storage. - [Risotto Cakes](https://feastandmerriment.com/risotto-cakes/): Risotto cakes are really easy to make. Make your favorite risotto recipe and chill it, form small patties, coat in panko bread crumbs and fry. - [Monster Madness!](https://feastandmerriment.com/monster-sandwich-madness/): No theme party is complete without some theme inspired finger foods! These sandwiches were perfect for a Monster High birthday party and hit of "monster proportions!" - [How to make the Best Bloody Mary](https://feastandmerriment.com/the-best-bloody-mary/): It takes fresh ingredients and a small amount of time to produce a good Bloody Mary and those two components are things restaurants rarely have much of– Fresh Ingredients and Time. - [Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes](https://feastandmerriment.com/crab-cakes/): These crab cakes are loaded with fresh, delicious, jumbo lump crab and seasoned to perfection- just enough to enhance the crab's delicate flavor. The are baked, not fried, and can be made several hours in advance. - [Simply… Italian](https://feastandmerriment.com/simply-italian/): I recently returned from my first trip to my ancestor's homeland, Italy. I wanted to go to Italy for one reason and one reason only- the food! - [The Quiet Addiction to Animal Protein—And My Attempt to Break It](https://feastandmerriment.com/the-china-study/): For years, I never questioned how much meat and fish I ate—until one eye-opening conversation pushed me to rethink everything. This is my honest attempt to break my quiet addiction to animal protein and explore more satisfying, vegetable-forward meals. - [Tips for Entertaining](https://feastandmerriment.com/about-entertaining/): When entertaining for any crowd, large or small, try and get as much done as possible before your guests arrive. The less you have to do when your guests are there, the more smoothly your event will go and the better time you and your guests will have. - [Tired of the standard BBQ fare?](https://feastandmerriment.com/bbq-fare/): I've had enough with classic backyard BBQ fare. It's so boring! BBQ’s can be so much more creative and delicious- there’s just no reason not to. Let's ditch the dogs and try a little harder. - [A ‘Chopped’ Challenge](https://feastandmerriment.com/a-chopped-challenge/): It was a cold December evening and my friends and I were sitting around having some wine to celebrate the holidays when we had an idea... - [Lasagna VS Baked Ziti](https://feastandmerriment.com/lasagna-vs-baked-ziti/): Whats the difference between lasagna & baked ziti? Each have similar ingredients but how you make it and what it tastes like are actually quite different. - [The Port Chester Pizza Debate](https://feastandmerriment.com/the-port-chester-pizza-debate/): Port Chester has a unique lock on one thing- pizza! - [Cake or Cupcakes?](https://feastandmerriment.com/cake-or-cupcakes/): Its a big week of Birthdays and it got me thinking…Cake or Cupcakes? Whats the preference? - [Are 3 eyed fish the fish of our future?](https://feastandmerriment.com/171/): I stopped eating farmed salmon years ago because of the high numbers of PCB's, the excessive use of antibiotics in salmon farms and the the gross fact that farmed salmon meat would be grey without the use of an orange dye called Canthaxanthin... - [To Flour or Not to Flour? THAT is my question!](https://feastandmerriment.com/to-flour-or-not-to-flour-that-is-my-question/): When making cutlets of any kind, I have always floured, egged, breadcrumbed. After watching my friend, who is an excellent cook, make cutlets without the flour step, I started asking around and it seems the jury is split. - [Cold Food Can Be More Than Cold Cuts](https://feastandmerriment.com/cold-food-can-be-more-than-cold-cuts/): When I have guests over or need to bring a dish to party, there are about a zillion reasons why I try to focus on cold cuisine. - [How far can you make a roasted chicken go?](https://feastandmerriment.com/how-far-can-you-make-a-roasted-chicken-go/): I roast quite a bit of chicken, especially when I am trying to stretch my food store dollars. When I take the time to plan it out, it always amazes me how far I can make that chicken go. - [Take the Time to Plan](https://feastandmerriment.com/take-the-time-to-plan/): The timing of a meal is very important to me. I want everything to get on the table at once, and hot! I also don’t want to have to spend time in the kitchen when my guests are enjoying drinks in the living room. I enjoy myself so much more when I know I have a plan that will ensure everything is timed effortlessly. The trick is to start backwards. Its also important to pick meal items that require the same oven temp to do whatever can possibly be done before guests arrive. I have created a few different menus and coordinating timelines and I recently started to save them so in the future I can refer to them for easy (or easier!) planning. - [The Gift of the Perfect Meatball Tip](https://feastandmerriment.com/the-gift-of-the-perfect-meatball-tip/): My great-grandma GiGi died when I was quite young but there are things I remember and believe it or not, they have greatly influenced how I cook. - [The Gold Medal Dining Experience](https://feastandmerriment.com/gold-medal-dining-experience/): I had the opportunity to enjoy a 6 course meal in an intimate setting prepared by the royalty of the culinary world, namely Chefs Tom Colicchio, Daniel Boulud, Daniel Humm, David Bouley and Florian Bellanger. This was a once in a lifetime culinary experience. - [Grow your lettuce in a window box](https://feastandmerriment.com/grow-you-lettuce-in-a-window-box/): Home grown lettuce...what a treat! I grow mine in window boxes right on my deck. This allows me to have more control over insects and those pesky rabbits! It's also quite convenient to walk right outside and trim a few leaves for a salad and pop right back into the kitchen! - [Cooking out of my comfort zone](https://feastandmerriment.com/cooking-comfort-zone/): Remember to step out of your comfort zone in the kitchen once in a while. If you don’t, you’ll be stuck making the same ‘ole things all the time. - [Aweee Shucks!](https://feastandmerriment.com/aweee-shucks/): We love shellfish around here. All of it- any kind, prepared any way. But we really love fresh shucked oysters and clams. We've been working on mastering the art of shucking- and let me tell you, it ain't easy! We are finally making strides in this department this picture certainly proves that! - [Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning](https://feastandmerriment.com/demitris-bloody-mary-seasoning/): Demitri's is different from a traditional Bloody Mary Mix. Do you know why? - [Murph’s Famous Bloody Mary Chicken Wings](https://feastandmerriment.com/murphs-famous-bloody-mary-chicken-wings/): We're talking about game day, party food, which means one thing- you need to have chicken wings. If you don't, your party isn't really a Super Bowl party. Sorry, but it's true. - [Murph’s Bloody Mary Mix](https://feastandmerriment.com/murphs-bloody-mary-mix/): Murph says it only takes 'One Sip!' Read on to see what we think about that! - [All Hail the Spicy Dilly Bean!](https://feastandmerriment.com/spicy-bean/): Celery is one of the standard garnishes that always seems to disappoint me. Without question, celery is part of the classic combination of Bloody Mary garnishes, but it is often dried out or wilted and flavorless when served at most establishments. It certainly lets me down more than it doesn’t. If it were up to me- I’d replace every single piece of mediocre celery stuck in a Bloody Mary with a Spicy Dilly Bean. Yup- I said it and it’s a bold claim. But it’s the truth. - [Toma Artisanal Bloody Mary Mix](https://feastandmerriment.com/toma/): Toma is quickly becoming the Bloody Mary mix of choice for restaurants in the Westchester region and that is no surprise. - [Charleston Bloody Mary Mixes](https://feastandmerriment.com/charleston-bloody-mary/): Local Taste was sent 2 different flavors of Charleston Mix , Fresh & Veggie and Bold & Spicy, both of which are locally brewed and bottled in South Carolina. - [Backyard Mary](https://feastandmerriment.com/backyard-mary/): Backyard Mary identified a problem and bottled a solution in their very own backyard. - [Ubons Hot & Spicy](https://feastandmerriment.com/ubons-hot-spicy/): It's pronounced "You-Bahns." - [Jolene’s Jar](https://feastandmerriment.com/jolenes-jar/): I’m in love with Jolene. It's true. Granted, we haven’t actually met yet. We have spoken on the phone briefly and we have exchanged some emails, but it has no impact on my adoration for Jolene. It’s not Jolene, per say that I love- but I love Jolene’s Jars! - [Hoosier Momma](https://feastandmerriment.com/hoosier-momma/): Full disclosure- we have a long line of Hoosier's in our family so right off the bat, we were in love with the Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary Maker brand. - [Durty Gurl](https://feastandmerriment.com/durty-gurl/): We recently kicked back with some Durty Gurl Bloody Mary Spicy Mix. This beauty hails from Augusta, Georgia. - [The Lobster Bin, Greenwich CT](https://feastandmerriment.com/the-lobster-bin-greenwich-ct/): Recommended for Live Lobsters and Fresh Fish - [Fleishers Butcher Shop Greenwich, CT](https://feastandmerriment.com/fleishers-butcher-shop/): Fleisher's is a craft butcher shop in Greenwich, CT and it only takes one visit for you to know that you are getting the absolute top quality meats. - [Barcelona, Stamford CT](https://feastandmerriment.com/barcelona-stamford-ct/): Recommended for Tapas, Brunch, Bloody Marys, Seasonal Menu, Wine List & Sherry selection. ## Supplies - [A Great Cut of Beef](https://feastandmerriment.com/supplies/beef-tenderloin/) ## Products - [A Nut Milk Bag- The kitchen gadget you didn’t know you needed](https://feastandmerriment.com/products/a-nut-milk-bag-the-kitchen-gadget-you-didnt-know-you-needed/): If you've ever struggled to squeeze water from frozen spinach, this simple kitchen tool is about to become your new favorite gadget. 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