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Easy, Homemade Focaccia Bread

Making focaccia bread at home is very easy. It’s hard to mess it up with all the oil involved and not to mention your dough hook does all the work. After I posted a cheater’s focaccia recipe where you use store-bought pizza dough as your base, I had a barrage of emails asking me for the recipe I use to…
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Root Beer Short Ribs

How I love braised short ribs, let me count the ways…. When it comes to short ribs, the secret is in the sauce and this creative twist using root beer makes it well worth the time it takes to braise. The sweet and spicy root beer really enhances the meatiness of the ribs. We loved it. The sauce reduces to…
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Bacon-Wrapped Apricots with Sage

If you are wondering what to serve your guests at your next soiree….I would say to give these Bacon-Wrapped Apricots with Sage a try. I’ve always loved bacon-wrapped dates so why not apricots? I also love the addition of sage. It’s a nice complement to the dried apricot. Brushed with maple syrup, these really are a treat! I can’t think…
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Cherry Tassies

Long stemmed maraschino cherries burst right out the top of these pillowy-soft and bite-sized pastry pouch cookies. They are the perfect addition to any dessert table. These yummy, little bites will have you menu planning for a party. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, feeling patriotic, or just enjoy the red color scheme, these tassies look festive all together on a…
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Easy Grape and Rosemary Focaccia

It would be great if I had the time to make “real” focaccia bread, unfortunately my life is just too crammed with a million other activities at the moment.  However, this simplistic version of the classic Italian peasant bread comes together in an instant. This is wonderful finger food and a great party appetizer.  In the oven, the grapes become…
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All-You-Can-Eat Crisp Cornmeal Shrimp

Who doesn’t love crispy fried shrimp? It’s such a quick and easy meal to throw together. I always keep a bag of frozen shrimp in my freezer, which makes serving this that much simpler. I am definitely a shrimp lover, I know I’ve said that before. What I like about using cornmeal is the coating doesn’t become too thick and…
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Soft Polenta with Mascarpone

I do love a good polenta, however, lots of polenta recipes call for the addition of a very pungent cheese, such as, Gorgonzola.  While I have nothing against a powerful blue cheese, I feel it can detract from the main meal the polenta has been served with. Enter mascarpone, an Italian sweet cream cheese and one of my all time favorites. …
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Mini Crab Cakes

The perfect, scrumptious holiday appetizer for all your party needs, these Mini Crab Cakes have a zesty flavor and are made right in the oven. Can be baked ahead and placed back in the oven to crisp up for your guests. Mini Crab Cakes No frying required, bite-sized and incredibly easy to prepare…need I say more about these Mini Crab…
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