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7-6-5 Grilled Artichokes

I’m so in love with this grilled artichoke recipe, I made it two nights in a row, and I actually gave up my filet mignon to my husband last night just so I could eat his grilled artichoke. I LOVE …

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Boozy Balsamic Berries with a Bite

Boozy Balsamic Berries with a Bite

After a long deployment and more than a year apart, my husband is finally home for good. He officially retires in a few months and there will be no more lengthy separations…my food taster is back! For his first meal …

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Nachos with Leftovers

Nachos with Leftovers

The January issue of Bon Appétit Magazine shared the secret to making the perfect plate of nachos. I usually pile chips and cheese on a plate and throw it in the microwave, but Andrew Knowlton shared his five rules for …

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Pupusas (El Salvadorian Grilled Cheese)

Don’t be afraid to try the unexpected. One day, I was really craving tacos. Not Taco Bell tacos, but real heart and soul authentic tacos. Usually, it’s easy to find a taco truck in east Las Vegas, but this specific …

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Bacon Ranch Chicken (in the slow cooker)

Why did the chicken and the pig cross the road? So they could come to my house, jump into my slow cooker and introduce the world to a BLT and chicken salad combo. I’m happy to announce that I’m back. …

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Black Friday Hand Pies

Leftover Hand Pies

My family loves to gather in the kitchen, and we really love to snack. The moment the first guest walks in the door, they’re looking for mom’s cream cheese and salsa. From Wednesday morning when we start prepping Thanksgiving dinner …

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Pumpkin Apple Brie Muffins

Every fall, when I lived in Kansas, my dear neighbor Carol would bring over a batch of her homemade apple muffins. They were so good because they only had a hint of sweetness, accentuating the fresh apples and oats. She …

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Zucchini Parm Cups

I’m moving across the country in a few days, and my coworkers have expressed their concerns. You see, at least once a week, I have been bringing goodies into the office. With my husband deployed, I have had to enlist …

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Shrimp Bacon Sliders

Forget bacon wrapped shrimp. This slider made with shrimp, bacon and poblano peppers is mouthwatering. It’s sandwiched in an earthy corn whole wheat tortilla and a butter garlic lime aioli. I woke up this morning and David from A Bachelor …

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Mac-n-Cheese Cupcakes with Savory Cream Cheese Frosting

I just created the best appetizer I’ve ever made – a macaroni and cheese cupcake with a savory cream cheese frosting. The macaroni is creamy, the cupcakes have a crunchy panko crust and the frosting is to die for. I’ve …

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