Meals With Maria

Easy holiday and hosting recipes that make your table feel special

Crowd-pleasing appetizers, brunch ideas, sides, desserts, and hosting inspiration for the moments that matter.

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Summer hosting ideas

This season

Planning summer hosting? Start here.

From cookout sides to crowd-pleasing appetizers and easy desserts, here’s what I’d make if I wanted summer hosting to feel special without overdoing it.

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How I host

How I build a menu that feels special without overdoing it

One wow appetizer, one easy main, a couple crowd-pleasing sides, and a dessert that looks impressive without creating more work. Here are a few places to start.

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Free Mother's Day Brunch Guide

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Get my simple formula for a beautiful, hands-off brunch with a mimosa bar, easy appetizers, one savory main, one sweet main, and single-serve desserts.

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