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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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Shrimp over Coconut Rice

With the kids home on Spring Break, it has added to a whole other dimension of crazy around here.  This is on top of the already extreme schedule we are keeping. With everything we are currently doing in the vineyard and the wine aspect of our lives, cooking, except for very quick, simple meals has taken a backseat.  My oldest son is…
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Savory Breakfast Bake

The mornings can be a bit crazy around here.  Between getting everyone up and before the coffee begins to kick in, I am faced with what to make for breakfast. While the kids would be happy with cereal or toast and bacon, my husband wants something more substantial. This is a great breakfast casserole with lots of flavor and hearty…
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Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Sauce

Try this mouthwatering pork tenderloin with honey mustard sauce recipe. Easy to make and packed with flavor. Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Sauce I love pork tenderloin because it’s lean and works like a blank canvas for all kinds of sauces. It was super easy to make, taking just about five minutes to mix up. The family devoured it, and…
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