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Calabacitas Squash And Corn Saute
With all of the farmers ’ markets ramping up with displays of gorgeous produce, I’m already planning on vegetable sautés. This Calabacitas Squash and Corn Saute is one of my favorites. It is fresh tasting, with a big-flavored, buttery sauce.
Caviar Set Up For Mom
With a few helpful tips, you can set up a beautiful and luxurious caviar spread for your mom, wife, sister, girlfriend, or any special lady.
Pomegranate Walnut Dip (Muhummara)
Pomegranate Walnut Dip is a luxurious, perfectly balanced blend that’s nutty, slightly spicy, sweet, with just a hint of smoke. It is delicious served with pita bread, crackers, lavash, or crudite. It also makes a great sandwich spread or topping for fish or chicken.
Irish Quesadillas
Irish Quesadillas are a great way to reinvent your leftover corned beef and cabbage into something fun and unexpected. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this kid-friendly meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Soft St. Patrick’s Day Iced Cookies
If you like Lofthouse-style cookies, our Soft St. Patrick’s Day Iced Cookies are a perfect sweet treat. Green icing and sprinkles make them festive for your little leprechauns! These soft, tender cookies and a delicious Irish Coffee are ideal for adults.
Louisiana Libre
Looking for an easy, yet different Mardi Gras cocktail? This take on a Cuba Libre is perfect. All you need is rum, lime, and Abita King Cake Soda.
Creamy Mardi Gras Tortellini
Laissez les bon ton roulet! Let the good times roll with this one-pot, creamy Mardi Gras tortellini. Ready in about 35 minutes, full of andouille sausage, veggies, and pasta in a creamy, spicy, parmesan cheese sauce. Perfect for dinner after a long day at the parades!
Old Fasioned Russian Tea
An easy recipe for a Soutern favorite. Old Fashioned Russian Tea mix takes minutes to make and is a warm, comforting classic.
Greek Tirokafteri Dip
Spicy Greek Tirokafteri Dip made with roasted red peppers, feta, and a few spices. Great with pita bread, Greek crackers, or crudites.
Recreating Your Favorite Restaurant Recipes At Home
f you are looking to take some of your favorite restaurant dishes into your own kitchen, here are six recipes you need to try at home.
The Ultimate Tomahawk Steak
A tomahawk or cowboy steak is a “Flintstonian,” thick ribeye cut with a 6-8-inch bone handle. Can’t you see Fred Flintstone gnawing on something like this? Well, cartoon reference aside, the tomahawk is an impressive cut to serve guests and has become very popular in steakhouses.
The Ultimate Tomahawk Steak is our home’s big summer holiday or Father’s Day favorite.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This salad is full of fresh, crisp veggies, orzo, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. It is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and is a healthy, light, and delicious family favorite. Add some protein for a complete meal.
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos
Cinco de Mayo is just a day away and if you’re celebrating at home like we are, then these crispy oven baked taquitos are perfect as an appetizer or main course. Spiced shredded chicken, cheese, and flavorings are baked to crunchy golden perfect.
Kentucky Oaks Lily Cocktail
A non-bourbon cocktail that’s a popular libation for the Kentucky Derby, this pink Kentucky Oaks Lily Cocktail is a delicious (and feminine) cocktail that you’ll be making year after year.
Kentucky Derby Beer Cheese Dip
With the Kentucky Derby rapidly approaching on May 4th, I’m already dreaming of a watch party with a warm bowl of Kentucky Derby Beer Cheese and hot, soft pretzel bites for dipping. This dip comes together quickly and is perfect for any occasion.
Carrot Cake Energy Balls
These no-bake Carrot Cake Energy Balls are gluten-free, vegan, raw, and delicious. They’re a great snack for when you need a pick-me-up, a healthy after-school snack, or an easy on-the-go breakfast.
Wasabi Bacon Deviled Eggs
Wasabi Bacon Deviled Eggs are a great addition to your Easter brunch. The wasabi adds a slightly sweet tanginess to the filling with a subtle heat that gradually wafts up, creating a burning sensation in the nose.
Tips for Making Risotto and Favorite Risotto Dishes
For the spring and summer time, Risotto is a classic favorite at our home.
Green Eyed Leprechaun Cocktail
This is a fun St. Patrick’s Day libation that tastes like you’re on a tropical vacation. Melon liqueur and rum are mixed with fresh juice and a touch of coconut cream for a sweet, creamy Green-Eyed Leprechaun cocktail that will surely bring good luck.
Irish Bangers And Mash
Irish Bangers And Mash is the kind of belly-warming comfort food that makes St. Patrick’s Day something to look forward to!
Oven Baked Corned Beef And Roasted Cabbage
This St. Patrick’s Day favorite could not be easier and is so tasty. Forget those boiled dinners. This oven-baked dinner is much more flavorful.
Chicken Spiedini
This easy and tasty weeknight dish that’s always a family favorite. Tender chunks of marinated chicken are skewered, then lightly breaded and grilled to flavorful perfection. They’re versatile enough to serve on a salad, in a pita, or as hors d’oeuvres for a party.
Easy Cherry Valentine’s Hand Pies
Easy Cherry Valentne’s Hand Pies are a holiday lifesaver. Six ingredients and about 30 minutes will give you a pretty individual dessert with a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet, red cherry filling.
Creole Eggs Sardou
What could be more perfect for the end of Mardi Gras than a luxurious and decadent brunch of Creole Eggs Sardou? It’s hangover food, but with a kick! Creamed spinach, sauteed artichokes, and poached eggs are layered in a bowl and topped with velvety hollandaise sauce for a greener, more decadent take on a classic Eggs Benedict.
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