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Ramekin of Spicy Seafood Dip garnished with poached shrimp and fresh thyme and served with tortilla chips.

Spicy Seafood Dip

This spicy seafood dip makes a perfect party appetizer.  It’s cheesy, creamy, and full of spicy flavor.   I like to serve the dip with celery

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Skillet of Scallops Bruno - scallops sauteed in a lemony, butter and wine sauce

Scallops Bruno

In 30 minutes, you can whip up restaurant-quality scallops in a buttery, lemon sauce.  Scallops Bruno makes a great appetizer and an elegant main course

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A platter of Grilled Romaine Salad with grilled romaine lettuce, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a homemade, creamy dressing.

Grilled Romaine Salad

Grilled romaine salad is this summer’s ‘go-to’ side dish when you want something a little bit different.  Heads of romaine lettuce are grilled to give

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Bowl of panzanella salad - Italian bread, onions, tomatoes, black olives, and basil in a homemade Italian dressing

Panzanella Salad

This super simple Panzanella salad is sure to become a family favorite.  With crunchy, homemade croutons, fresh vegetables, and a delicious Italian dressing, this healthy

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Dirty Banana Cocktail

A Dirty Banana Cocktail is a popular drink at beach resorts, cruise ships, and beach bars. It’s cool, creamy, fruity, and goes down very smooth! 

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Bowl of The Best Guacamole with onion, lime, jalapenos, and tomatoes. Perfect for CInco De Mayo.

The Best Guacamole

There are lots of guacamole recipes that claim to be ‘the best’, but this recipe uses fresh ingredients, is ridiculously easy, and is super flavorful,

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Plate of Mexican Picaditas - fried corn cake with smokey tomato sauce, black beans, chorizo, raw onions, and cilantro.

Mexican Picaditas

A Mexican Picadita is a traditional dish consisting of a base of fried masa harina with savory toppings.  These picaditas are topped with a smokey

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