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Martini Olive Dip – A Cream Cheese Appetizer for a Vegetable Tray

Spread some cheer on your vegetable platter with my Martini Olive Dip. Using just a few simple ingredients that capture the flavors of a martini with olives, this dip comes together in mere minutes, and is just the thing to get the party started. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === Ingredients 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, […]
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Steamed Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Cocktails Sauces

Is a frozen ring of shrimp with packaged cocktail sauce your idea of a fancy appetizer? You can do better than that, especially when it is so easy is to make your own steamed shrimp cocktail and homemade sauces. Steaming the shrimp instead of boiling it will make them tender, juicy and delicious. === 🍽🍸🥩 […]
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Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Caprese Salad 3 Ways

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, the Caprese Salad, is layered with juicy fresh tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and flavorful fresh basil. Finish it with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and you have a crowd pleaser. I’ll show you how to present this classic dish in three different ways. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === — Caprese […]
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Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon with Lemon Butter Sauce

It’s the holidays once again and that means Aunt Polly’s bean casserole. You liked it when you were a kid, but now you’re all grown up. Start a new tradition with my Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon for your holiday table. The fresh roasted beans adds a sweetness, while the bacon adds a great smoky […]
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Garlic and Herb Mashed Cauliflower

Do you see cauliflower in the store and wonder what to do with it? My Garlic and Herb Mashed Cauliflower is a great way to learn just how delicious and versatile this vegetable really can be. The secret lies in flavoring them with just the right ingredients to take them from bland to mouthwatering. Bonus […]
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Pumpkin and Sage Risotto

Does the thought of making Risotto send chills down your spine and think pumpkins are just for dessert? My Risotto with Pumpkin and Sage recipe is infused with sage, butter and parmesan for a comforting fall flavor on a fork. Making a perfect risotto is actually very easy once you get the hang of it. […]
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Green Bean Almondine with Pancetta

A classic dish out of the past that deserves a come back, Green Bean Almondine is a fancy sounding dish that’s really quite simple to make. To bring this dish into the 21st century, I use pancetta and garlic which gives the humble string bean a lift to the next level. ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ […]
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Eggplant and Zucchini Risotto

If you love risotto, but hate the time it takes to make it, I’ve got the answer for you. My Eggplant and Zucchini Risotto is creamy, fresh and doesn’t tie you to the stove stirring in stock one ladle at a time. ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ 1 medium eggplant peeled and cut to large dice […]
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic and Pomegranate

Brussels Sprouts – either you love them or hate them and those that hate them complain that they are mushy, bitter and smelly. Roasting them brings out their inherent sweetness and nuttiness with a crispy texture that is a blank canvas to add your favorite flavors.   Try adding a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, or pair […]
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Roasted Green Beans with Dill & Lemon

Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fancy dinner party, the secret to this quick and easy side dish is roasting the fresh green beans. Roasting beans instead of steaming or boiling concentrates the flavor of this summer vegetable. Dill and Lemon add a brightness that can be paired with any main dish protein. Green […]
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Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Never Make it from a Box Again

Step away from the boxed stuff with its radioactive orange color and powdery taste. Real homemade baked macaroni and cheese is simple to make once you learn the “secret sauce”. It’s nearly the universal comfort food, and there are so many variations once you master the basic recipe. My recipe uses sharp white cheddar in […]
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Stuffed Peppers with Spanish Rice

Stuffed Peppers is a classic family favorite. It is an easy meal you can prep ahead of time, cook ahead of time or freeze. Stuff the peppers with almost any flavor you like and it is the perfect vessel for leftovers. Add a salad and some crusty bread and you have a hearty meal. In […]
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