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Fried Pickles (deep fried)

Fried Pickles – Deep Fried Version I love these deep fried pickles. They are my new go to way of eating pickles. I think I might even put them on burgers. Or fish sandwiches. Dipped in ranch dressing they are the perfect little bite-sized apps, the ones where you mindlessly devour ten of them before you know what has happened….
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Cheater’s Chocolate Souffle

My current comfort food of choice is chocolate. It seems to sooth all muscle aches after a long day in the vineyard. Don’t worry if you’ve never attempted a souffle, this recipe is easy and foolproof and it doubles nicely if you want to serve it at a dinner party. The souffle rises very nicely, it was even higher than…
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Chocolate-Glazed Chocolate Tart

There’s always time for dessert in my house, especially chocolate dessert. And when you take a mirror-top glaze and seal it with a bittersweet filling on a crumbly cookie crust, only a generous slice of this chocolate tart will do. I don’t even know where to begin. This tart is beyond decadent, which is just the way I like my…
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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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