Lemon roasted chicken is one of the easiest recipes ever. Everyone should know how to make a basic roasted chicken. This is the Italian version, Pollo Al Limone. The simplest recipe! These days too many recipes are just a competition to see who can add the most ingredients.
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Have you ever wondered what to have in your pantry? Whether or not you’ve ever faced an emergency, it’s always a good idea to keep a few basic items on hand!
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Guinness Beef Stew with vegetables is slow cooked for a hearty meal. This recipe for Guinness Beef Stew is one of my husband’s favorites. It’s a whole meal in a pot! Big chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots and turnips are the perfect comfort food on a cold night.
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This Spicy Confetti Shrimp will turn any meal into a party! Perfect for Mardi Gras or any festive occasion! I found this Spicy Confetti Shrimp recipe when I was at a Mardi Gras fundraiser several years ago. It was one of those “Taste of…” events, where restaurants showcase small samples of their best dishes.
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Herbed goat cheese dip is quick and easy to make, coming together in just 5 minutes. It’s delicious spread onto raw vegetables or crackers. I had the pleasure of meeting the incredibly talented, Amy Riolo, not once, but twice in the space of two weeks.
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If you’re a foodie, here’s why you need to plan a Slow Food and Wine Tour in Langhe, Italy. Last summer I had the good fortune to be invited to a slow food and wine tour in Italy. Many years ago I read Carlo Petrini’s book, “Slow Food Nation, Why Our Food Should Be Good,…
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This King Cake is a Mardi Gras classic. The make ahead brioche dough is filled with cinnamon and cream cheese. The glaze is topped with gold, green and purple sanding sugar.
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