Approachable, elevated, and always a little festive.

Pink Tomato Kitchen: The Secret Sauce to Entertaining

By Kate Campbell

Pink Tomato Kitchen: The Secret Sauce to Entertaining is your year-long guide to festive, unfussy gatherings, packed with shareable recipes, seasonal menus, and a party-starting cocktail in every chapter. Created by home chef, dinner party host, and tomato sauce connoisseur Kate Campbell, this book blends California sunshine, approachable cooking, and unapologetic flavor into one joyful package.

Each month features a themed menu inspired by real gatherings from Kate’s Santa Ynez Valley kitchen — from mortadella meatballs with pistachio pesto in March, to duck wontons and lychee martinis in April, to brisket with "cheater" latkes in December. Whether you’re planning a backyard taco night, a cozy Friendsgiving, or a holiday martini party, these recipes are made to be shared, talked about, and remembered.

Inside you’ll find:

12 months of party-ready, shareable menus
A signature cocktail (or two) in every chapter
A full section dedicated to tomato-forward sauces, including Pantry Pomodoro, Sunday Gravy, and Bolognese
Hosting tips, pantry must-haves, and stress-free entertaining tricks from a seasoned hostess

From casual weeknight hangs to full-on holiday celebrations, Pink Tomato Kitchen will help you cook with confidence, entertain with ease, and host the kind of nights no one wants to end.

Workshops

Intimate, seasonal, and always hands-on. Pink Tomato Kitchen workshops are small-group cooking experiences where we gather around the kitchen to create approachable, elegant meals together — typically an appetizer, salad, main, and dessert, paired with a specialty cocktail or wine. Each class is instructional yet relaxed, designed to spark creativity and confidence in the kitchen. You’ll leave with every recipe — and often a special Pink Tomato surprise to take home. For upcoming sessions or private workshop inquiries, contact Kate directly.
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Appearances

From live cooking demos and cookbook signings to meet-and-greets, panels, and media features, Kate brings the Pink Tomato Kitchen philosophy to life — joyful food, real connection, and entertaining that’s as effortless as it is beautiful. As a cookbook author and home chef, she loves sharing approachable ways to bring warmth, style, and story to the table.
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Experiences

From seasonal dinners and creative pop-ups to private entertaining sessions, Pink Tomato Kitchen experiences blend instruction, storytelling, and celebration. These aren’t catering events — they’re immersive gatherings that inspire guests to cook, taste, and connect. Each experience is curated to feel personal, flavorful, and unforgettable.For collaboration or booking details, reach out to Kate directly.
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Philanthropy

At the heart of Pink Tomato Kitchen is a belief in sharing — of food, time, and care — and in giving back to the community that inspires it all. Our efforts are rooted in the love of our beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, supporting local organizations that champion food access, sustainability, and community nourishment through events, donations, and hands-on involvement.

Recipe Archive

A taste to tide you over. I’m constantly cooking and creating, and this little archive is filled with a few of my favorite freebie recipes to get you started — and maybe get you hooked — while you wait for your Pink Tomato Kitchen cookbook to arrive. Each collection is refreshed seasonally to keep things bright, flavorful, and inspiring. Order your book today, and let these recipes keep your appetite happy during the three-day shipping window.

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