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Chicken marsala meal laid out in a pasta bowl, garnished with shredded parmesan cheese and a sprig of basil.
B’s Chicken Marsala ChickenDinnerPastaRecipesValentines
April 20, 2023

B’s Chicken Marsala

This chicken marsala recipe is a Gnarly Roots original.  A classic Italian dish, perfect for dinner parties where friends gather around the kitchen as it simmers on the stove.  Savory and slightly sweet, you will not forget this special pasta dish.  This is one of the first meals that Beth began making for our original dinner club, back in the Hermosa Beach days. (Shout out to the OG woman dinner…
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Caprese with Avocado & Balsamic Glaze LunchRecipesSalads
April 20, 2023

Caprese with Avocado & Balsamic Glaze

I Bet My Favorite Salad will be your Favorite! This is one of my favorite salads, it is simple but rich with flavor.  This caprese with avocado and balsamic glaze is a twist on a traditional caprese salad.  It can be a carb free appetizer or a side salad for any meal. The fresh from the garden style ingredients offer that farm to table feel. Whether you can pick fresh…
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a flank steak laid out on a wooden cutting board with a knife and fork
Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak Beef & SteakDinnerMain DishesMarinadesOn the GrillRecipesSummer Lovin'
April 18, 2023

Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak

Favorite Marinade of the Summer Looking for a favorite grilled meat this summer? Look no further, as this sweet and tender balsamic marinated flank steak is an easy main course with star power. This is one of our very favorite marinades for flank steak, and we are willing to bet it will be for you too! The Secret is in the Marinating Flank steak is best marinated for 24 hours…
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2 of the Best Margaritas prepared in an amber colored cocktail glass, garnished with a slice of lime and mandarin, placed on a decorative teal napkin
Best Margarita Cinco de MayoDrinksHappy HourRecipesSummer Lovin'
April 17, 2023

Best Margarita

Freshly Squeezed Margarita Anyone? Just say yes! Hot summer days demand this refreshing cocktail. As soon as you taste this best margarita, you'll have it in the weekend rotation. The Fresh Goodness of the Ingredients This delicious margarita is mixed with all fresh ingredients and no pre-made mixes. Sweetened with agave nectar versus artificial sugars, we feel this is a healthier margarita choice.   All you need is limes, lemons, mandarins,…
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Bacon Cream Cheese Mushrooms
Bacon & Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms AppetizersHappy HourNew Years EveRecipesRecipes by CourseRecipes by Meal Type
April 13, 2023

Bacon & Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Bacon and Cream Cheese...Together?!? Say no more... It's no exaggeration to state that these bacon and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms can quickly become a family tradition in your home too.  Since Beth introduced this appetizer into my life, good friends and family will repeatedly request this savory delight. These stuffed mushrooms will go quickly at any gathering. Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Ingredients and Variations As in the title,…
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Mixture of beans and herbs on top of toasted bread. Three toasted bread pieces and a bowl of more bean bruschetta on white plate
Bean Bruschetta AppetizersHappy HourNew Years EveOn the GrillRecipes
April 13, 2023

Bean Bruschetta

This appetizer is so hearty and flavorful that your guests may forget there is a main course coming.  Our step dad introduced this bean bruschetta recipe to us about twenty years ago.  Although it is one of our very favorites to make for special occasions, it certainly always tastes better when he does it!   Bean Bruschetta Ingredients Many people would have the majority of these ingredients in the pantry.…
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orange plate with a hard cheese, soft cheese, and a small bunch of grapes, next to a pile of crackers, and bowl of green grapes
Tips for Hosting Happy Hours AppetizersEntertainmentHappy Hour
April 13, 2023

Tips for Hosting Happy Hours

Planned or unexpected, be prepared to  enjoy friends with a spontaneous happy hour.  Although neither one of us were ever in Girl Scouts, we can appreciate needing to be prepared for everything. I think applying this mindset to the unexpected happy hour can make the difference between hostess insecurity and a fun, no stress cocktail hour with a friend.  For example, imagine you just get home from work.  Then, your…
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