Holidays

Holiday recipes, foods, and ideas to make those days even more special.

Tall glass of Barbecue Bloody Mary vodka cocktail with just a hint of barbecue sauce and garnished with barbecue seasoning, celery, and a crispy bacon strip. The perfect blend of tangy, savory, and a bit of sweetness.

Barbecue Bloody Mary

This Barbecue Bloody Mary recipe is a tangy vodka cocktail with a surprising punch of flavor from the addition of barbecue sauce. This lovely libation

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A plate of Japanese Pancakes - which are light, tender, and airy, souffle-like pancakes and garnished with blueberries and a sprig of mint.

Japanese Pancakes

If you have never had a Japanese pancake, then you’re in for a treat. They are sweet, tender, and almost souffle-like. They’re not as ‘eggy’

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A Mexican dessert classic. A bundt cake with a layer of cinnamon and cayenne infused chocolate cake, topped with a creamy, vanilla flan and buttery caramel. It's like two desserts in one.

Chocoflan Bundt Cake

This Mexican dessert is a moist, dense chocolate cake, scented with cinnamon and cayenne layered with a creamy vanilla flan and a goat’s milk caramel

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Bowl of a pea salad with onion, cheese, and a tangy dressing.

Texas Pea Salad

This very Southern side dish is an old fashioned favorite that seems to be forgotten. My goal is to give it a resurgence. Trust me

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Plate of the old school classic-shrimp cocktail with homemade cocktail sauce

Shrimp Cocktail

Who doesn’t love this old school classic? The cold and tender shrimp. The sweet and spicy sauce. So delicious. I like to serve these Savory

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Footed glass mug with Irish coffee made with Irish whiskey and garnished with sweetened whipped cream. It's the perfect nightcap recipe.

Irish Coffee

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and as a perfect nightcap recipe to comfort us during this crazy time, this Irish Coffee will warm your

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