Say hello to summer! I couldn’t wait any longer. The honeydew melons in the market have been calling me with their sweet siren songs. I usually wait until the month of June when honeydew is really at its peak. That’s when these melons arrive at the store from local farms, perfectly fresh and sweet. Right now the available honeydew makes it way…
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Caprese Salad Kebabs with Spinach-Basil Pesto
With the warm weather upon us (100 degrees for the past two days at my house) I know I will be attending countless backyard barbecues, pool parties, graduation celebrations and other outdoor events. What will all these events have in common? Yucky, mushy salads that have been sitting out and left to glop together in the summer’s heat. It’s really disgusting. That…
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Million Dollar Prize Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookie
This cookie just took the $1 Million Dollar Prize in the Pillsbury Bake-Off competition. Is it worth its prize money? You decide. I will have to say, I really enjoyed this cookie. There is a crisp, sweet outside, then you bite in and get a creamy center. I love that. Can you imagine winning a million bucks for a cookie recipe? Plus…
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Hpnotiq Breeze
This is one of my favorite cocktails. No party is complete without it. It just isn’t. Let’s face it, wine is for dinner but when we need to get the party started, this will do it. I don’t think there is a more perfect color for a drink. The blue makes it appear intriguing but the drink holds its own on taste. The…
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
So internet, this one’s for you, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. This over-the-top decadence is a lighter (low in fat) version of traditional hotcakes you are used to consuming. Every bite is reminiscent in texture and flavor to a light and airy cheesecake. What could be better than that? The assertive flavor of these pancakes come from the double shot of citrus, using both…
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Mexican Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Mexican Salad with a Creamy Avocado Dressing is the perfect accompaniment to a heavy Mexican style meal. You can’t beat the fresh flavors and colorful ingredients of this popular Mexican side dish. Mexican Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing It’s taco night, or maybe you’re serving enchiladas or burritos. So often the big question remains, what do I serve alongside a…
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Frozen Peach Margaritas
That means margaritas, chips and salsa, margaritas, carnitas, margaritas. Are you seeing a pattern? Having previously lived in Southern California where Cinco de Mayo was BIG, we always celebrated with some type of special Mexican meal. For me, the tradition will always live on no matter where I am, and that tradition will always include margaritas. I would like to…
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Caramelized Chocolate, Banana and Marshmallow Sandwiches
We all have them. Our Fat Pants. They lurk in the back of our closet rearing their nasty little heads only when we’ve enjoyed ourselves far too much. If you make this dessert, the fat pants might have to come out for a visit. If you are already wearing your fat pants, you might have to invest in a bigger pair of FATTER…
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