Peanut butter and chocolate is a heavenly combination and these bars are divine! You get the creamy cheesecake texture with swirls of peanut butter chocolate goodness weaving throughout with the…
Recipes
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It never really gets cold here in south Florida. It’s hard to believe that while it’s snowing today in some parts of the country, our weather is 91°F with a…
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Shut the front door! This Pad Thai is so d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s, it might just become my new favorite go to weeknight meal. It literally comes together in under 5 minutes and…
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Are these not the cutest cinnamon sugar puff pastry broomsticks? Think Palmier cookies… crisp, flaky puff pastry coated in cinnamon sugar and baked to perfection! My inspiration for these sweet…
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These are just plain cute, easy to make and a crowd favorite. I mean, who doesn’t love hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls? These have a light egg wash and…
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Every Halloween party need a spooky cocktail. This one is made with fresh blackberries so I knew I would love it. How can you go wrong with fresh blackberries, rosemary…
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This is the most macabre Halloween food item I’ve ever made. These intestines look so real it’s hard to cut sections off and dip in marinara sauce! I modeled them…
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Insanely wicked and creamy, these Cyclops Eyeballs are hard to stare at (pun intended) and difficult to stop eating once you pop one in your mouth. Who doesn’t love sweetened…
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Every time I go to NYC, I stop at Magnolia Bakery in the West Village. It’s a must stop, like going to Central Park. Since 1996, they have been baking…
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The childhood witch of my nightmares was a combination of The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz and the witch from Hansel and Gretel, courtesy of…
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These cute little cheesecakes won’t scare anyone away. They are as delicious as their namesake and the perfect grab and go for your party or your cheesecake lover this fall!…
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This old traditional Cuban dessert was my grandfather’s favorite. He would often ask mom to make him a batch just for him (so much for sharing). I have such fond…
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These Cuban pork pinchos (kebabs) are amazing! What makes this a Cuban pincho? The sour orange! Sour oranges have a unique and distinct citrusy, sweet and sour flavor for an…
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This cake is an old-fashioned cake, just like grandma used to make. It’s moist and sweet with a buttery icing that makes it irresistible. I love how simple it is…
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This is a delicious dessert inspired by one I had a few years ago at Filomena’s in Washington D.C. Three vanilla pizzelle cookies between layers of cannoli filling, Nutella, salty…
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We just started stone fruit season and peaches are abundant everywhere. They are so delicious and versatile in both sweet and savory dishes! Check out my Grilled Peaches, Prosciutto, Burrata…
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There’s nothing like the smell of fresh baked bread wafting throughout the house. It’s a quintessential homey smell only surpassed by pie, maybe. This is an easy recipe because the…
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This is a brilliant and delicious vegetable pizza made so simple with store bought puff pastry and your favorite roasted vegetables. It’s a great way to get kids more involved…
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The literal translation is Penne alla Old Tavern. It sound very old world, and the dish tastes old world, but this recipe is from the 20th century and we commonly…
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According to Merriam-Webster, Spatchcock is defined as a fowl split and grilled immediately after being killed and dressed. This proved to be an efficient way of cooking the fowl and…
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These crumble bars come together in no time with just a few ingredients – shortbread dough, your favorite jam, oatmeal, almond and lemon zest! These would be great with a…
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Straw & Hay with Gorgonzola is a pasta dish from Ina Garten’s cookbook Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust. This northern Italian dish called Paglia e Fieno is usually made with…
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Panzanella is a simple yet delicious Tuscan bread salad that is also popular in other parts of Italy. It is believed the name came from “pane” for bread and “zanella”…
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There’s no better way to kick off the summertime grilling season than with a nice Churrasco on the grill! Churrasco is Portuguese for grilled meats primarily associated with Brazil, Argentina…
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I’ve gathered 4 different variations of the Classic French Vinaigrette along with some words from Julia Child from her classic cooking book Mastering the Art of French Cooking, “a basic…
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Well isn’t that title a mouthful! The salad was certainly a delicious bite. I’ve been thinking of 70s retro recipes and I remembered my “party meatballs” with BBQ sauce, grape…
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Bananas Foster is a iconic classic dessert synonymous with New Orleans. Gooey bananas sautéed in a caramel rum sauced that’s flambéed and served over ice cream! This is just heaven…
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Chicken Piccata is a wonderful dish when you want something easy to make but elegant and extremely rich. The chicken is delicious and so tender you can cut it with…
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These cookies will forever remind me of my childhood home and our lovely next door neighbors, Harry and Nelly, who welcomed us with a plate of these chocolate chip cookies…
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Fresh rosemary and lemon zest make boring ground chicken into a tasty and delicious chicken patties. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. These patties freeze well for a…