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This Swiss chard salad is light and fresh with a vibrant, pungent and slightly sweet vinaigrette. This is my new favorite salad dressing. This is one recipe that is so beautiful to look at. When they say you eat with your eyes first, I understand …
Use fresh or frozen pineapple and mango for this perfect summer sipper the pineapple mango vodka slush. Especially by the pool. Don’t forget the umbrella. Pineapple Mango Vodka Slush is a bright, tropical frozen cocktail that feels like a mini vacation in a glass. Bursting …
If you love fresh peaches you are going to love this Swartz Cuban Peach. Perfect for an Arizona hot summer day. You can definitely taste the freshness in every sip. I have friends that have a beautiful home with an incredible backstory. They live in …
Looking for a new summer flavor to wow your taste buds? Try this pineapple and basil sorbet has big flavor and will be perfect at your next summer potluck. I bought too many pineapples when they were on sale, so I was on a quest …
A Lambrusco sour is a riff on a whiskey sour. With the addition of Lambrusco wine. The Lambrusco Sour is a vibrant cocktail that blends the rich fruitiness of sparkling red wine with the bright, balanced flavor of a classic sour. As a result, the …
No reason not to make a celebratory dinner at home with Duck Breast Port Wine Fig Sauce. Definitely a date night in. I was a little leery making this recipe at home because the only time I had duck I did not enjoy it. Now …
A twist on the classic margarita using tamarind. The tamarind margarita has a sweet and sour, tart and tangy taste. A friend gave me a jar of tamarind paste. So, of course I went on a culinary quest to come up with a recipe. I …
A family favorite! Baked ziti made using pasta, cheeses, and marinara sauce. Great for everyday or a holiday. Sometimes it can be difficult to please everyone’s palate for the holidays. This baked ziti delivered, and everyone was full and happy. My youngest daughter said this …
Spectacular dessert and this mile high pie will impress your crowd. Coffee, chocolate, and vanilla ice cream are the perfect combination. This recipe serves 12 but if you are just having a small gathering use a smaller bowl and just reduce the ingredients by half …
A chocolate cookie with a delicious peanut butter center. These peanut butter filled chocolate cookies are decadent and perfect with a cold glass of milk. Start with really good chocolate and cocoa this will give you a quality product. Salt will bring out the flavor …