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Mac & Cheese Bites with Jalapeno Love Knots {Tapas Style}
Went to a great Wine & Tapas restaurant Friday evening with 10 of my favorite ladies. Up one side of our table and down the other were small plates of love. Tuna Tartare, Kobe Beef Sliders, Pistachio Crusted Scallops, Eggplant Caviar, Lobster Mac n Cheese…oooo, let’s say that one again, Lobster Mac n Cheese. Which reminds me of a picture I saw in the book Bite by Bite by Peter Callahan (which is on my Wish List). Mac & Cheese Bites in Parmesan Crisp Cups. Who could resist?!
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Chocolate Mint Martini
Sending this Chocolate Mint Martini holiday treat out to my girls tonight!! Let it be a magical evening for all. ~ Chocolate Mint Martini Recipe ~
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Cowboy Caviar & A Country Christmas Party
Whipped up a batch of Cowboy Caviar in honor of tonight’s Country Christmas themed Annual Company Party. I can not wait. While we work (and play) hard all throughout the year, the Christmas Party is a chance to spend an evening with my second family and their spouses. And inevitably make memories that will last us until next year’s party :) Did I mention, I can not wait!
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Chocolate Covered Almond Coconut Candy Bars {Adventures in Chocolate}
Without a doubt, my favorite check-out isle candy bar is the Almond Joy. Coincidentally, the name I chose for Secret Santa at the office also listed Almond Joy as her favorite ‘sweet’ treat. And since Day #2 is to deliver something sweet I think it’s only fitting that I make these Chocolate Covered Almond Coconut Candy Bars (for her of course).
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Thai Red Curry Carrot Soup
Here we go again with Red Curry Paste. I simply love how it’s flavor influences dishes. It’s not spicy hot, just full of wonderful fragrant ingredients. Today I was consumed by a craving for Thai Red Curry Carrot Soup. It began early this morning and by the time noon rolled around my mind was made up. Home I went and within 30 minutes we were enjoying this heavenly soup….it is that easy to make and oh so good.
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Corn & Potato Chowder with Bacon {Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week}
Day #6 of Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week….and we’re still cooking strong. As you can imagine creating new dishes or testing recipes every night leads to an abundance of open ingredients that begin to take over the Fridge/Freezer and Pantry. As we stared into our refrigerator full of Thanksgiving leftovers it was clear….enough is enough. And we declared this week to be Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week.
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Horseradish & Herb Encrusted Grouper
Horseradish & Herb Encrusted Grouper is a simple and delicious way to elevate the flavors of this mild fish. Grouper is a lovely firm white fish, which makes it sturdy enough for grilling, wonderful broiled for a Grouper Sandwich, or served our favorite way…baked with a horseradish & herb bread crumb topping.
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Bang Bang Shrimp {Bonefish Grill Inspired}
When someone shares what THAT dish is for them….it peeks your curiosity. Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp might just be THAT appeTEASER that keeps you going back. That was good enough for me. There are those dishes on a restaurant menu that create a stir and keep you coming back. Remember when the Blooming Onion blossomed on the Outback menu….what a craze. Have you ever been tempted to go to Red Lobster…just for the Cheddar Biscuits? Or raced straight from work to Chili’s for an order of their Southwestern Eggrolls (and a Presidente Margarita)?
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Curried Turkey and Israeli Couscous Salad {with Dried Cranberries}
This has to be the greatest time of year for those of us who love to eat and perhaps even more so for those of us who love to cook!! Every site I follow is bursting with recipe inspiration. After taking a night off from turkey, I’m ready to try this Curried Turkey and Israeli Couscous Salad {with Dried Cranberries} recipe from Fine Cooking.
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Pumpkin Rum Muffins {with Maple Pecan Glaze}
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner complete with Pumpkin Pie….thanks to Shelby. She found a delicious sounding recipe for Paula Deen’s Pumpkin Rum Pie which called for 1 9″ Pie Crust. After filling the crust, there was at least as much filling still in the bowl. So today we present you with Pumpkin Rum Muffins with Maple Pecan Glaze. The pie was delicious by the way, even for the non-pumpkin pie lovers.
