We've teamed up with Daisy to make every hosting moment extra memorable, from Sunday football parties to cozy date nights at home. Add sour cream to any recipe you're planning to whip up—whether it's a snackable spread or a light-as-air dessert.

Samantha Seneviratne's Guide to Easy-Breezy Hosting


When it comes to food, Samantha Seneviratne does just about everything. She's a cookbook author, recipe developer, food stylist, baker, food editor, and the host of an impressive roster of shows, including one with her son and sometimes sous chef, Arthur. But her hosting skills go beyond the big screen—she also shares tricks for easily transforming a space for your next gathering and simple recipes for entertaining. Follow along over the coming months to find out what Sam's cooking up for each occasion.


Book Club Potluck

Sam Hosts Book Club Potluck

Sam loves to read, so she's kicking off her memorable mealtimes with a book club potluck that she hosts with friends. Her prep includes making an organized list of everything people are planning to bring to the potluck and her recipe for a Strawberry & Sour Cream Fool. In this crowd-pleaser, orange zest-infused roasted strawberries are blitzed in a blender and swirled into sour cream for a simple yet stunning dessert.


Sunday Funday

Sam Hosts Sunday Funday

When the weekend rolls around, Sam is always ready to host her friends for a Sunday Funday to watch football. She preps the potatoes for her Make-Ahead BLT Potato Skins before kickoff so she can sit back and relax when it's time to party. The potato skins are finished with crispy bacon and a dollop of sour cream—let the snacking commence.


Date Night In

Sam Preps for Date Night In

Easy, comforting recipes are Sam’s go-to when it comes to date night at home, like her Cheddar & Sour Cream Stovetop Mac. Freshly grated cheese, velvety sour cream, and shredded Gruyère come together in an ultra-creamy sauce that coats pasta—made complete with a homemade breadcrumb topping. Add a big green salad to serve on the side, and your date night in​​ is all set. No restaurant required.


Family Movie Night

Sam Hosts Family Movie Night

Sam and her son Arthur love cuddling up on the couch for family movie night. Of course, movie night calls for easy-to-make snacks, like her Garlic Sour Cream Dip With Crunchy Onions served alongside their favorite chips. To make the movie picking process more fun, she puts everyone’s picks in a jar and shakes it up before selecting the night’s feature film.


Spring Brunch

Sam Hosts Spring Brunch

Warmer weather is coming, which means Sam’s whipping up light, springy recipes. Her Sour Cream Pancakes are perfect for hosting spring brunch, and she loves to lay out a DIY toppings bar for guests to customize their plates. Dreamy pastels, matte textures, and fresh flowers fill out the festive tablescape at her mid-morning gathering.


Words by Madison Trapkin