This weekend my friends and I had a Top Chef/Iron Chef inspired dinner party for a birthday celebration. We had a wide variety of unknown ingredients and each team (of 3-4 people) had to create new dishes on the fly without recipes. (If you want more details, I’ll post about hosting your own party next [...]
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The simple flavors of a season, when appropriately combined, set the mood for a meal and an evening. This bruschetta is lovely anytime of year, but is absolute perfection when set against a cool Autumn evening with friends using the fresh Pumpkins of the season. Earthy Sage set against sweet Pumpkin, mildly salty Ricotta and [...]
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Candied. Bacon. Yep, it is as awesome as it sounds. I brought this to Christmas Dinner this year and it was a smashing success. The vegetarians were appalled, but the rest of us ate it with wild and reckless abandon. This is not a dish to eat in large quantities, rather it is best enjoyed [...]
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I’ll admit up front, this isn’t the healthiest recipe you’ll find on my site, but it is so tasty it is worth the splurge. I went to my good friends’ house for an Oscar’s party and we all made movie themed foods. I made food from The Help. If you’ve seen the movie, you know [...]
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Potatoes, Cheese, Bacon, Chives, Salt, Pepper – is there anything better? I think not. This dish is a simple combination of favorites used in a baked potato, served in a cool potato salad (which can also be served warm). We had this with grilled hot dogs and burgers for Super Bowl and it was an [...]
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These bacon wrapped, honey drizzled, cheese stuffed babies are ooey-gooey, salty, sweet bites of goodness. They are a wonderful appetizer and make the perfect Valentine’s Day munchie treat. The bonus factor here is we all know bacon is an aphrodisiac. Hello! Particularly for men. So bring on the bacon, baby. I’m sure figs have some [...]
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Pimento Cheese is a Southern staple and one of my all time favorites. A friend from Portland visited me in Durham, NC and tried it for the first time and fell in love. You can substitute any cheese you like, but choose two or three that have a nice contrast in flavor. You can also [...]
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Flaky scones mixed with your favorite pizza ingredients? I’m thinking yes. These are wonderful served warm with a little marinara dipping sauce. They will keep for a couple of days and can be warmed in a toaster, but this recipe is simple enough to make fresh. I used Jalapenos, Pepperoni and Mozzarella but you can [...]
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This super simple recipe makes a wonderful appetizer for a party or a snack to keep in the fridge. I love Pumpkin everything and can’t get enough in the Fall, and this dish is so quick and easy I feel compelled to make it to satisfy my pumpkin cravings. Yield: About 5 Cups INGREDIENTS: 1 [...]
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Yesterday, before I made my Honey Bourbon Butternut Squash Soup, I saw Amy’s post on She Wears Many Hats for Toasted Pumpkin Seeds. As soon as I saw those yummy squash seeds I was reminded that I needed to save them and cook them up for a little snack. The seeds are one of the [...]
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