This Weeknight Chicken Saltimbocca is a quick and easy recipe for the busiest of home cooks. The literal translation of this Italian classic meal is “jumps in the mouth.” After one bite of this delicious dish, I guarantee you’ll see why. The Romans did not build a city in a day, but they are responsible for coming up with some…
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Fruit Salad with Ginger-Mint Syrup
Almost any fruit is excellent here – even peaches, nectarines and cherries would work well. Use what strikes you for dessert and serve with sugar cookies. The ginger-mint syrup is especially good when your fruit needs a little extra sweetness. When you’re not sure what to serve as a side dish, you can’t go wrong with this tasty Fruit Salad…
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Cucumbers with Mint Vinaigrette
Keep it light and refreshing ~ Cucumbers with Mint Vinaigrette are the perfect side dish for any meal. They are especially wonderful with Asian Cuisine. Even if you’re not a big fan of cucumbers, these Cucumbers with Mint Vinaigrette are a must try. They are the perfect palate cleanser between spicy bites of food and are a perfect side dish…
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Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry
This Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry will have you in and out of the kitchen and eating fast. Grilling is not the only way to cook in the summertime. And yes, even though we all might love to cook, a quick meal like this Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stiry-Fry is always a welcome treat! It’s fast and easy…
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Fresh Creamed Corn
Take full advantage of sweet summer corn and make of batch of this delicious Fresh Creamed Corn. This classic American side dish will be a hit at your next barbecue. I’m not sure why everyone waits until Thanksgiving to make or serve creamed corn? Late summer is the perfect time to take advantage of summer’s most prized gift…sweet corn. Nothing…
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Grapefruit Prosecco Cocktail
Serve these Grapefruit Prosecco Cocktails for brunch or on the patio for a perfectly crowd-pleasing sipping experience. Who else loves brunch? I think of it as the ideal meal for any type of daytime entertaining, where two meal periods can be combined into one wonderful feast. Brunch is more than often a casual get-together, enjoyed on weekends or vacations where…
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Roasted Garlic Bruschetta
Roasted Garlic Bruschetta, the perfect party appetizer that can be made mostly ahead of time. This elegant dish shines brightly with the simplest of ingredients. I’ve always been slightly obsessed with bruschetta as an appetizer, the freshly chopped tomato-basil version served at most Italian restaurants. Bruschetta bites are always a good and welcome treat to start off any meal. However,…
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10 Kitchen Essentials That Spark Joy
Ten of the best Kitchen essentials I choose NOT to live without. Each one of these items makes my time in the kitchen quintessentially easier and therefore a little more joyous. It has taken me a long time to say goodbye to many non-essentials in my kitchen. I’m amazed at the accumulation of gadgets, appliances and other items I simply…
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