There used to be this hole-in-the-wall place in Hollywood serving these super-juicy out-of-this-world burgers. Cheese and kraut were literally melting and dripping down the sides as well as my fingers and chin. I swear these burgers were messier than a Tommy’s burger, and that’s saying something. I used to frequent this place when I was interning for an entertainment company…
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The Ultimate Chicken-Chicken Salad Sandwich
The Ultimate Chicken-Chicken Salad Sandwich I love, love chicken salad sandwiches and I’ve made so many versions over the years. I love adding avocado, grapes, sunflower seeds, green onion…there are so many possibilities. It is also the perfect entertaining sandwich. However, when I’m serving chicken salad to company, I like to make it a little fancier and more hardy. I…
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Tarragon Coleslaw
What potluck or summer gathering would be complete without the addition of some kind of coleslaw? I have to admit I have an affection for this shredded cabbage dish. What amazes me is how many variations there are to this simple side. The list of ingredients seem to vary by region and season. Has anyone ever tried a North Carolina…
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Pickled Veggie Potato Salad
I love sweet pickles in my potato salad but they are purposefully missing in this recipe. Instead I quickly pickled some shredded and cubed veggies with seasoned rice vinegar. It was such a fun and different way to enjoy one of my all-time favorite side dishes….the beloved potato salad. Pickled veggies adorn my sandwiches too, they are so great to…
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Mango and Papaya Pasta Salad with Creamy Lime Vinaigrette
Side dish week continues with this absolutely lovely Mango and Papaya Pasta Salad with Creamy Lime Vinaigrette. I have been dreaming up this salad for quite some time now. And mango and papaya are close to their peak this time of year so they are tasting beautiful at the moment. I think every outdoor get-together or potluck needs a salad…
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Steamed Artichokes with Garlic-Orange-Basil Cream Dipping Sauce
Fresh artichokes. I love em’, but as a kid I always questioned why we were scraping the tiny amount of flesh off the leaves with our teeth. I felt it was just to eat the butter. Not that I had a problem with that. But the artichoke is a really healthy veggie, one artichoke delivering a third of our…
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Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts
The perfect starter to any meal, these puff pastry tomato tarts are so delicious and couldn’t be easier to make. Use up that basket of tomatoes today. Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts Aren’t these just beautiful? They have a subtle way of capturing that summer vibe, and they definitely stand out on a platter. Puff pastry has this knack for making…
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Steakhouse Bruschetta
So, here’s a little secret. I always grill a “little” extra steak so I have leftovers to make these Steakhouse Bruschetta. We absolutely love them over here and everyone always looks forward to these little bites of heaven. Of course you could grill steak just to make these but it’s fun enjoying the meat in a whole new way…
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