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A Cocktail Recipe

I’m not a fan of overly sweet cocktails. Whenever I see “simple syrup” (sugar water) listed on a cocktail menu, I usually just order a vodka or scotch. There’s just something about mixing booze with sugar that guarantees I’ll be … Continue reading

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My Go-To (not just Super Bowl) Party Recipe

I’ve been making this EASY BACON appetizer for years. So simple and fun, that even my husband Peter likes to help make them! The best part is, they can be made a day or two before you need them. I … Continue reading

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Pressed Belly Of Pork

How to make Gordon Ramsay’s Pressed Belly of Pork. Watch this video (a short clip from his show, the F Word). Shop for the ingredients (per video recipe) Pork Belly Thyme Garlic White Wine (1 bottle) Chicken Stock (1 cup) … Continue reading

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Bacon Day 2011!!!

Saturday, September 3rd is International Bacon Day, so I’ve reposted a few of my favorite bacon recipes: Bacon Roses  Step-by-Step Photos: How To Make Bacon Roses Bacon Ice Cream SUPER EASY, hardly a “recipe” at all! Step-by-Step PHOTOS and Directions Bacon Wrapped Baby Potatoes … Continue reading

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Chimichurri Butter

I’ve been putting in on everything lately… Chimichurri Butter On Corn Chimichurri Butter On Baked Chicken Thighs Fritatta Made With Chimichurri Butter And OF COURSE on Skirt Steak! There are endless ideas for this compound butter… slather it on a … Continue reading

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Squash Habañero Chutney Recipe

Some like it hot. I like it fiery hot. Squash Habañero Chutney Recipe Whenever I mix up a big batch of my homemade habañero chutney, I’m usually the only one who ends up enjoying it. So when I’m cooking for … Continue reading

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Queso Fresco Salsa [Recipe]

If you like your salsa chunky and cheesy, here’s an easy one that’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo. This recipe is one that I make regularly for parties and family gatherings (and was featured on Saveur.com last year). I don’t remember where … Continue reading

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Guinness Float (with spicy chocolate)

Here’s a super easy Guinness float recipe that we make every year on St. Patrick’s Day. It’s super fatty, super bold and super delicious. Which is why we only enjoy it on March 17th! What you need: 1 bottle of … Continue reading

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How to make BACON Roses [PHOTOS]

Please don’t bring me flowers… What you need to make bacon roses: 24 strips of bacon (I prefer thick cut) 24 toothpicks (soaked in water) 24 long skewers 4 disposable muffin tins (6 compartments each) Vase or tissue paper and … Continue reading

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Thanks Saveur Magazine!

My Queso Fresco Salsa was featured on the front page of Saveur Magazine, “Best of the Web”. THANK YOU Saveur Magazine Online! The recipe

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