Elizabeth van Lierde is a writer, photographer, recipe developer, and food stylist. She is the bestselling author of Everyday Entertaining and the creator of Everyday Elizabeth, a food and lifestyle brand dedicated to making hosting feel effortless and fun. What started as a love for gathering friends over simple meals and good margaritas has grown into a go-to destination for approachable, fun recipes, stylish entertaining ideas, and signature beverages. Elizabeth received Saveur magazine's coveted Best Entertaining Blog award, and her work has been featured on HuffPost, BuzzFeed, and Apartment Therapy and in Glamour, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and more. She lives in Southern California with her boyfriend Jared and golden retriever, Rascal, who's always nearby when the prosciutto pack is opened.