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Whole roasted 40 clove garlic chicken in a white and navy blue roaster with garlic cloves and peppercorns laying on a mocha striped tea towel. - topside view.

40 Clove Garlic Chicken

40 Clove Garlic Chicken is a classic, comforting Provencal dish perfect for chilly winter dinners. The silky sauce is bright and flavorful, with a mild garlic note that is neither overpowering nor sharp or bitter.

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A quick and easy recipe for easy sugar snap peas

Easy Sugar Snap Peas

Need a super quick and easy side dish that everyone – even your pickiest eater, will love? These easy sugar snap peas are ready in less

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A serving of Lasagna Soup in a gray mug and garnished with a dollop of ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese. Comfort food.

Lasagna Soup

This lasagna soup has all the meaty, creamy, cheesy flavors of lasagna, but in a cozy soup! It’s a comforting, warm meal, perfect for a chilly evening.

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Serving of a Cinnamon Roll Kolache on a pink plate with a baking sheet of kolaches in the background.

Cinnamon Roll Kolaches

If you’re a fan of sweet and savory together, then this breakfast treat is for you! Cinnamon Roll Kolaches are not only delicious but also very easy, with only two ingredients. Perfect for a lazy Sunday morning, these Cinnamon Roll Kolaches are quick and easy and great to make with the kids.

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Whole Grim Reaper Pear And pomegrnate pie with pear halves carved to look like skulls and glazed with a pomegranate jelly in a rough edge chocolate shortbread crust. The pie is garnished with pomegranate seeds.

Grim Reaper Pear And Pomegranate Pie

Spooky enough for the scariest Halloween party, this Grim Reaper Pear And Pomegranite Pie is the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a chocolatey, buttery crust. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a sophisticated, and very delicious dessert.

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Black plate with 3 Batty Cheese Bites - a creamy cheese ball , rolled in chopped mpistachios and decorated to look like a bat with blue tortilla chi wings and ears. Black olives and goat cheese make the bat's eyes. Side view.

Batty Cheese Bites

Cute and oh so easy! These individual Batty Cheese Bites are the perfect Halloween appetizer. They’re creamy, flavorful, and easy enough to make with the kiddos.

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Brown earthenware bowl with Southern Creamy Fried Corn and garnished with fresh, chopped parsley.

Southern Creamy Fried Corn

It’s summer, and celebrating the 4th of July calls for fresh, farm stand side dishes that are so good, you dream about them later in the year. Southern Creamy Fried Corn goes perfectly with barbecue and is perfect for your 4th of July festivities.

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Brown bowl lined with tortillas and topped with Calabacitas squash and corn saute.

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.

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Caviar set up with a glass bowl with ice and a small jar of caviar, small clear bowls with choppe egg yolk, chopped egg white, chopped capers, cream fraiche with chives, minced scallions, and a bowl of mini blini and a plate of potato chips.

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.

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Bowl of pomegranate walnut dip (muhummara) on a white dish with pita chips and cucumber spears. The dip is garnished with chopped walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil and pomegranate molasses.

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.

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White plate with Irish Quesadilla, sliced into quarters, showing layers of corned beef, cabbage, Swiss cheese, and cabbage with horseradish crema on the side.

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.

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Round Soft St. Patrick's Day Iced Cookies with shamrock sprinkles on a gray board.

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.

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Closeup view of a beautiful cocktail glass of a Louisiana Libre cocktail made with King Cake soda, white rum, and lime juice. A lime slice garnish, Mardi Gras placemat, and a six-pack of Abita King Cake Soda completes the festive photo.

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.

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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!

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Sliced, rare, tomahawk steak on cutting board

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.

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White bowl full of homemade Mediterranean Orzo Salad with chopped vegetables and fresh herbs. Side view.

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.

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