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Delicious AND pretty, this New York sour is a fun cocktail to serve at your next dinner party for a number of reasons! One reason this cocktail is so fun is that you can make it with any number of spirits we call whiskey to give your New York Sour a slightly different spin. When…
This coconut curry lentil soup recipe is a winner for many reasons. Among them, coconut and curry go beautifully with lentils and they make for a flavorful and delicious broth! I’ve stated before that I love to eat soup year round. But this is one of the rare soup recipes I make only during the…
Drinking this butterball cocktail is like drinking your dessert! Its creamy, buttery taste is so delicious you’ll want to have more than one, so remember to sip! I conceived this cocktail because I wanted to make a martini-like drink from the layered shot I have made in the past with the same name. I still make…
This brown Irish soda bread recipe is simple and easy because you don’t need to knead the dough! The bread is soft and tender with a hint of sweetness that makes it a great addition to any dish! Or you can eat it as dessert with jam or prune spread smeared on it. This bread…
Wondering what you are going to make for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Wonder no more! I’ve compiled 14 tried and true recipes for you. Everything from appetizers, to drinks, to main courses, to desserts. I’ve got you covered. Now, go and enjoy the day instead of stressing about what to cook. Easy Baked Sirloin…
This love martini recipe is one of the most perfect cocktails to serve to your honey on Valentine’s day! Not only is the color beautiful, but the taste is exquisite. I recently posted another Valentine’s Day cocktail called the woo woo. My sister had always raved about the taste and after I made it, I…
This is my grandmother Bena’s bacon tomato pasta casserole recipe. It is an indulgently gooey take on mac and cheese but add some bacon and tomato sauce and you get the best comfort meal ever. This recipe has been passed down the generations. My family members all make it and I’m sure future generations will…
I love this lemon drop martini because it is slightly sour and oh so lemony, which makes it a refreshing and satisfying cocktail to have in your repertoire. It is well known that I prefer my cocktails to have a higher ratio of sour to sweet; usually I’ll mix a 2:1 ratio. But for…
These are truly the best double chocolate muffins in the world. The rich chocolate taste is enhanced by the big chocolate chips that are abundant in these delicious muffins. Best in the world?? Bold statement made by me, huh? You better believe that I’ve tried many double chocolate muffins in my life and this recipe…
One look at the glorious heart-red color of the woo woo cocktail you’ve poured and your Valentine will know how much you love them! Look at the color of this cocktail! It’s gorgeous, isn’t it? Doesn’t it scream Valentine’s Day? It’s screaming so loud you’ll have to plug your ears! Frankly, I’ve always enjoyed saying…
This baked eggplant parmesan recipe is pure Italian comfort food and a family favorite. From the perfectly cooked eggplant to the delicious sauce to the indulgent gooey cheesiness, this dish is one of my favorites My family L O V E S eggplant parmesan. My younger sister loved it so much growing up that my mother made…
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