Food & Entertaining with Traci Hatchett

07/24/2025

Cheers to National Tequila Day! See the blog for two classic cocktail recipes featuring, you guessed it... TEQUILA.

National Tequila Day is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a refreshing cocktail in hand.

07/18/2025

If you're a fan of everything bagels—and let's be honest, who isn’t?—you’re going to fall in love with this easy, flavor-packed Everything Bagel Casserole.

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https://www.foodentertainingwithtraci.com/post/everything-bagel-casserole-recipe

07/09/2025

REWIND WEDNESDAY... We created this floral centerpiece for a client who hosted a lime and rose-themed afternoon tea. A rose and lime-themed tablescape creates a delightful and elegant setting!

07/09/2025

We are proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of our debut publication, Be the Host with the Most: Hosting Dinner Parties with Ease! The Kindle edition was released on June 15, 2024, followed by the print edition on July 3, 2024.

With heartfelt gratitude for the support we've received, we are thrilled to announce that our second book is coming soon. Stay tuned for more exciting details! 📕📗📘

As always... "Plan to Impress"!

06/12/2025

My husband's 55th birthday adventure... see the blog for the scoop!

https://www.foodentertainingwithtraci.com/post/bourbon-distillery-in-connecticut

Litchfield Distillery offers a range of spirits, including bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, and more.

05/23/2025

Garden-Themed Tablescape Inspiration!

Step into a serene garden escape with this tablescape that celebrates the natural harmony of white, green, and gold...

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Garden themed tablescape for inspiration. The tablescape includes, greens, golds & whites.

05/23/2025

Something about Memorial Day weekend calls for a dessert that tastes like pure summer. For me, that dessert is always my infamous Key Lime Pie. It’s zesty, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet—basically, summer in a slice.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, heading to a beach picnic, or just enjoying a quiet long weekend at home, this easy Key Lime Pie recipe is the perfect finale to any meal.

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Food & Entertaining with Traci Hatchett

The CrustIngredients:1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs, about 12 full sheets, crushed1/3 cup granulated sugar6 Tablespoons butter, meltedInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350F.2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl.3. Pour crumb mixture into an 8" - 9.5" pie pa...

05/15/2025

Dive into Summer: Refreshing Seafood Salads to Beat the Heat!

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https://www.foodentertainingwithtraci.com/post/refreshing-seafood-salads

Summer seafood salads are the perfect blend of light, nutritious, and indulgent—ideal for backyard lunches, beach picnics, or elegant dinners on the patio.

04/18/2025

Easter Brunch Inspiration! This post provides creative ideas, easy menu ideas, and decor tips to help you plan an unforgettable Easter brunch that will warm hearts and create cherished memories.

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Thoughtful menu planning, inviting decor, and engaging activities can help create a celebration your family and friends will remember fondly.

04/17/2025

This berry trifle is perfect for an Easter brunch — refreshing, gorgeous, and you can make it ahead of time.



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Ingredients: Berries:1 pint of blueberries1 pint of strawberries, (hulled & cut into thick slices)2 pints of raspberries1 lemon (juiced)1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch Lemon Cream: 1 quarter of whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (11oz.) jar lemon curd 1 store bo...

04/08/2025

See the blog for this Middle Eastern-inspired recipe! 😋😋😋

Shawarma-Stuffed Peppers. These stuffed peppers draw inspiration from the flavors of shawarma.

04/04/2025

See the blog for 2025 Spring Party Trends!

Spring Entertaining Inspiration ~ 2025 Spring Party Trends