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4 champagne flutes filled with champagne and creme de cassis and garnished with raspberries.
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August 9, 2023

Kir Royal

Kir Royal: A Classy Celebration Aperitif Not only is this champagne based cocktail delicious but it is gorgeous as well.  We enjoy this Kir Royal cocktail when celebrating a special occasion with friends.  Adding just a little splash of flavor to your bubbly (Champagne if from France and Sparkling Wine from anywhere else) offers color and a nuanced sweetness that is refreshing and delightful. What is the Kir Royal Aperitif?…
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seasoned and cooked pita chips laid out on a white plate
Seasoned Pita Chips AppetizersDipsHappy Hour
August 9, 2023

Seasoned Pita Chips

These seasoned pita chips are quick and easy way to make flavorful, crunchy chips, suited for dipping or crumbling for a crouton alternative on salads. Our inspiration for these chips is the Mediterranean Feta Dip recipe, so be sure to check it out!  In addition, these chips are excellent for dipping into your favorite hummus.     Pita Chip Ingredients You will need large pita rounds from the bakery section…
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a muffin pan of golden brown cooked butt buns
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August 5, 2023

Butt Bun Potato Rolls

These tasty butt bun potato rolls are the perfect addition to any family feast or celebration.  These rolls affectionately received their name from my son, who was making them with Grandma.  Originally intended to be a clover shape, these rolls were formed by three balls of dough.  When you have only two remaining balls of dough, the shape is less clover and more…..well that is how the Butt Bun got…
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4 pancakes with a melting pad of butter, drizzled with syrup and garnished with scattered blueberries
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August 2, 2023

Grandpa Russell’s Buttermilk Pancakes

Although there are so many easy pancake mixes out there these days, taking a little more time to make them from scratch is so worth it.   We tend to make these buttermilk pancakes on slow Sunday mornings or for a good luck breakfast before a big day.  This recipe has been in our family for generations.  And given how many my son eats in a single sitting, I safely assume…
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Mediterranean Feta Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips AppetizersDips
July 31, 2023

Mediterranean Feta Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips

This is an excellent summer appetizer with Mediterranean flare. With only a few ingredients, this  dip has big flavor which will not disappoint! The Ingredients All you will need for this dip is crumbled feta, fresh garlic, basil, lemon, julienned sun-dried tomatoes, ground pepper, and olive oil.  When shopping for your sun-dried tomatoes, you will want to look for the jarred version, that is in oil.  Buying the julienned version…
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Bowl of party mix with check mix, pretzels, m& ms, cashews, kix cereal, and marshmallows. The bowl is laid on top of some red, white, and blue party decorations.
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July 29, 2023

Pickle’s Party Mix

Need a fun snack for a holiday event or kid's party? This party mix is a fun, easy recipe for kids AND you can clean out reserves of cereal in the process.  My daughter and I came up with our recipe doing a pantry clean out one day.  She had a blast measuring and mixing, and she even tried a few things she had been hesitant with before. This party…
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3 asparagus wrapped with prosciutto on a white plate.
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June 22, 2023

Prosciutto Cheese Wrapped Asparagus

Light and Savory Appetizer We love this prosciutto and cheese wrapped asparagus appetizer for a happy hour with friends and family.  It is delicious yet easy to make, not to mention has great visual appeal.  The savory rich flavor of the cheese and prosciutto is balanced by the lightness and crunch of the fresh asparagus. This appetizer is easily on our top 10 favorite appetizer list. Ingredients for the Prosciutto…
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Cooked pesto pasta and chicken on a plate, topped with cooked cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze drizzled over all
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June 20, 2023

Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta

This is our favorite summer pasta dish, perfect for a Sunday night dinner al fresco or for a special occasion with friends. Light yet packed with flavor, not to mention gorgeous visually, you will impress yourself with this delicious Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta meal. The Dual Pesto Factor I tried several variations of this recipe before arriving at my most preferred version with the pesto on the chicken as…
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A mixed maitai with a garnish of an orange wheel slice and 2 cherries, with a pineapple and sliced orange in the background
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June 13, 2023

Fred’s Mai Tai

Nothing Says Vacation Like this Mai Tai I started making this Mai Tai for my husband because he likes to bring the vacation vibe into the house.  After tackling a home project or a long day of work, he has come to love this refreshing cocktail reward. We use it for happy hours with just the two of us, when we have guests in town, and we even take them…
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