I’m not a huge fan of Halloween. I can take it or leave it. It’s fun, for sure. Pumpkin carving is great. The effort and flair folks put into décor is truly amazing.But I like early bedtimes and evenings at home.Thus, parties and trick-or-treating are not necessarily for me. BUT fun and exciting food and appetizers are…
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Rather than a sweet pastry, I prefer to bake savory pastries most of the time. Often composed of homemade pie crust and utterly delicious, salubrious fillings, this time I opted for a flaky puff pastry crust to encase gorgeous Boursin cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, Botija dried olives, shredded chicken, and preserved lemon slices. Drizzle with a touch of onion-infused…
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Thanks to Valerie, I’m “upping” my sourdough game.I have spent a few years perfecting…it’s hard to believe it’s been nearly THREE years since COVID began and I began to nurture and explore my “Stay at Home Sourdough” starter and bread. According to hubby and neighbors, the sourdough was perfection! TRUE perfection! (And, neighbor Yvette is…
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Doesn’t this sound absolutely divine?Tart cranberries in the winter – spicy and zesty jalapeño peppers anytime, everywhere, a hint of fresh ginger zing, aromatic cilantro, all blend together for this colorful collaboration.Then, as we all know how much I love to bake a pie crust or galette, the Cranberry Jalapeño Salsa creatively nests inside an…
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Sometimes you want to make something a little extra special. You might have guests visiting or want to bring something truly exquisite to a holiday get together. Or, maybe you just want to treat yourself. Either way, it’s time to create something exciting, out of the ordinary, and truly delicious! The stuffed date is often…
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Are you ready to wow your guests and knock your own socks off?Yes, we all love little finger foods, bite-sized greatness.But, these slices of heaven go above and beyond: aromatic cardamom and rose, toasted and salted pistachios and walnuts, along with dried cherries atop a whipped cream cheese slathered crisp of citrus ginger and thyme…
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Who doesn’t love Mac N’ Cheese?The answer is NO ONE!And, cooked into a hot little, crunchy bite, the love affair only becomes more intense. These Mac N’ Cheeseballs are a fun and easy recipe that the kids and guests (and YOU) will all love. It’s super cheesy and absolutely one of my faves. No need…
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Seven Layer Dip is definitely a “thing.” I’ve seen it at many a party (Super Bowl, included), as a Thanksgiving appetizer, thank you my BEAUTIFUL sister, and just about anywhere and everywhere.It’s no wonder.This layered, spicy, flavorful, creamy, amazing dish is truly a sensation! Of course, in the theme of my life, I waned to…
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It’s PARTY TIME – hot wings included, of course. I suppose it’s hard to imagine a get together, these days, without the comforting and spicy sticky goodness of hot wings! With a Sri Lankan theme, a coconut and lime hot sauce from Serious Foodie, these wing appetizers are pretty much the best thing ever. GOOD….
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Crispix: It’s a light and crispy (who would’ve guessed), hexagonal cereal from Kellogg’s that has rice on one side and corn on the other. The two sides are fused via some sort of black magic to create a 3D piece that looks a bit like a mind-blowing magic-eye piece of art. What do you see among…
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