SUNSET MAGAZINE
Throw an Unfussy California-Style Holiday Party
“Skip the complicated mains and keep things simple with these quick, delicious recipes.
Throwing an effortless get-together is easier than it sounds. Start by compiling a short list of friends—10 to 12 people—and craft a casual yet chic menu of appetizers, a signature cocktail, and a tempting dessert. Next, add a light-hearted activity to break the ice. At a Sunset Secret House Party in Beverly Hills, artist Lindsay Swearingen taught guests simple embroidery, while chef Ashley Rodriguez whipped up dishes from her cookbook, Let’s Stay In: More Than 120 Recipes to Nourish the People You Love. You can follow their lead using the recipes and other tips that follow. It doesn’t get much easier than this.
Holiday Spritz
This sparkling cocktail is made with Jardesca, a grape spirit infused with botanicals.”