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Hi, Iโ€™m Lisa. Welcome toย Modern Classic Host, where delicious food and beautiful details come together. Here youโ€™ll find thoughtfully developed recipes, handcrafted cocktails, and classic inspiration. All reimagined for modern life. Whether youโ€™re hosting dinner for two or a large celebration, I believe every day deserves to feel special.

Lisa Funsch, founder of Modern Classic Host

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  • Strawberry Elderflower Spritz: Light, Refreshing, and Beautiful

    Strawberry Elderflower Spritz: Light, Refreshing, and Beautiful

    This Strawberry Elderflower Spritz is a light, refreshing cocktail that feels elegant without being complicated. Inspired by the classic Hugo Spritz, this version adds a touch of strawberry simple syrup for natural sweetness and beautiful color. The result is bright, easy to sip, and just right for brunch with friends, a spring luncheon, a baby…

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  • Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup for Cocktails, Mocktails, and Sparkling Water

    Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup for Cocktails, Mocktails, and Sparkling Water

    This Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup is made with just 3 ingredients and adds a light sweet flavor to cocktails, mocktails, sparkling water, and iced tea. It’s incredibly easy to make. Just chop fresh strawberries, simmer them with sugar and water, strain, and youโ€™re done. Why Make Simple Syrup From Scratch? Once you make simple syrup…

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  • Strawberry Walnut Muffins with Streusel Topping: Bakery-Style but Homemade

    Strawberry Walnut Muffins with Streusel Topping: Bakery-Style but Homemade

    These Strawberry Walnut Muffins are bakery-style and beautifully balanced, made with fresh strawberries, toasted walnuts, and a buttery streusel topping. Lightly scented with orange zest and rich with sour cream, they bake up moist, hearty, and full of flavor. Making a Truly Good Muffin Thereโ€™s something special about a really good muffin. Not the rushed…

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  • This Skillet to Oven Chicken Recipe is Perfect Every Time

    This Skillet to Oven Chicken Recipe is Perfect Every Time

    Thisย Perfect Skillet-to-Oven Chicken Breastย is my go-to method for cooking chicken. It’s a simple and versatile technique that allows me to serve a great dinner with little effort. When chicken breasts are quickly seared in a over medium-high heat and then finished in the oven they come out juicy and full of flavor every time. The…

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  • Elegant and Easy Side Dish: Roasted Carrots with Rosemary

    Elegant and Easy Side Dish: Roasted Carrots with Rosemary

    A simple side dish that never disappoints Some of the best side dishes are also the simplest, and these Roasted Carrots with Rosemary are a perfect example. This is a recipe that I come back to again and again because itโ€™s easy, dependable, and absolutely delicious. The carrots roast in the oven while the rest…

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  • Light and Fresh: Arugula Salad with Feta and Orange

    Light and Fresh: Arugula Salad with Feta and Orange

    Winter salads add a light freshness to the heavier meals we tend to serve during cooler weather. This Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese and Orange is a colorful and delicious dish that features in-season citrus. Peppery arugula forms the base, topped with sweet oranges, salty feta, and toasted walnuts for just the right amount of crunch. A…

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