About AGT

AGT is all about making entertaining easy, approachable, and unforgettable. This is the go-to spot for crowd-pleasing recipes, clever hosting tips, and inspiration to help any gathering feel special.

From effortless party appetizers and shareable mains to decadent desserts and signature cocktails, every recipe is designed with hosting in mind, simple to prepare, big on flavor, and guaranteed to impress.

The mission? To help hosts create memorable moments without the stress. Whether it’s a casual get-together with friends or a full-on celebration, our recipes and tips are crafted to save time while making guests feel right at home.

I'm happy to share that AGT has been mentioned in multiple media outlets such as The Kitchen, Yahoo, MSN, and more!

About the Team

Meet the people behind the recipes, hosting ideas, and taste tests.

Meet the Core Team

Tom

Editorial & Operations

Tom handles shopping, dishes, emails, writing, and editing. Family lore includes a nomination for “Worst Cooks in America.” If Tom can make the egg bites delicious, so can you!

Vee

Hostess & Entertaining

Vee is the definitive hostess. She loves planning celebrations and believes food is an important part of connecting family, friends, and cultures.

Emilie

Recipe Developer

An American cook living in France, Emilie develops recipes that are simple, delicious, and practical for home cooks to recreate.

Assurad

Editorial & Technical Operations

Assurad supports editing, Pinterest and the technical work that keeps the site operational, organized, and accessible to readers.

Gramma P

Retired Chef & Taste Tester

A retired chef and the team’s beloved Gramma, Gramma P brings years of kitchen know-how and a discerning palate to recipe tasting.

Contributing Experts

Jewel

Contributing Chef — International Cuisine

Jewel contributes culinary perspectives and recipes inspired by international cuisines, introducing ingredients, flavors, and techniques from around the world.

Geoffrois

Contributing Chef — Catering, Food Safety & Core Skills

Geoffrois specializes in catering, food safety, and essential kitchen skills, from knife work to preparing food confidently for a crowd.

Our Four-Legged Crew

Charles, Ark & Jorge

Taste Testers & Floor Cleanup

Always underfoot and eager to help with crumbs, they generally prefer meat over vegetables. They provide personality and cleanup enthusiasm; human cooks remain responsible for actual recipe testing and food safety.

Our Humble Beginnings

Aleka

Original Muse & Inspiration

Aleka was the original inspiration for the site and its love of good food and memorable gatherings. Today, AGT has grown to become a collaborative hosting-and-parties publication.

How We Create Content

Our goal is clear, useful advice for real kitchens with tested tools and recipes that save you time. If you’re like us, you want guests to be enthused, but you also want to spend time with those guests! We put a premium on things that can be prepped or made ahead, and are always paying attention to food safety, so you’ll see an inset on most recipes about that, so make sure to read it!

We do not use AI-authored recipes, nor recipes that have not been tested and tasted. If you ever find an error, please reach out and let us know, and if you love something, make sure to leave a comment!

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