Appetizer recipes
Caesar Salad Dressing
There is nothing quite as simple and satisfying as growing your own garden greens and tossing them with a homemade caesar dressing.
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A ‘Chopped’ Challenge
It was a cold December evening and my friends and I were sitting around having some wine to celebrate the holidays when we had an idea…
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Traditional Italian Struffoli
From my family to yours. Christmas season means something different to everyone. One of the traditions I loved most when I was a kid was
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Riding the Gravy Train
A little bit of planning and some effort can pay off big when it comes to making gravy in advance.
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Tips for Entertaining
When entertaining for any crowd, large or small, try and get as much done as possible before your guests arrive. The less you have to do when your guests are there, the more smoothly your event will go and the better time you and your guests will have.
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Is meat killing us?
My personal journey of challenges when I learned about the “The China Study” that makes the connection between animal protein intake and cancer.
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Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Everyone loves mashed potatoes- except the cook making them! With these tips for make ahead mashed potatoes, the cook can enjoy the mash as much as the guests.
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Simply… Italian
I recently returned from my first trip to my ancestor’s homeland, Italy. I wanted to go to Italy for one reason and one reason only- the food!
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Tired of the standard BBQ fare?
I’ve had enough with classic backyard BBQ fare. It’s so boring! BBQ’s can be so much more creative and delicious- there’s just no reason not to. Let’s ditch the dogs and try a little harder.
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Lasagna or Baked Ziti? The results are in.
Whats the difference between lasagna & baked ziti? Each have similar ingredients but how you make it and the end result are quite different.
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Cake or Cupcakes?
Its a big week of Birthdays and it got me thinking…Cake or Cupcakes? Whats the preference?