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Hasselback Potato Casserole

Hasselback Potato Casserole

This Hasselback potato casserole is hearty and comforting. A crowd-pleasing casserole that is sure to surprise your guests. I was never on the Hasselback bandwagon until making this casserole. Grab your mandolin or sharpen your chef’s knife to make easy work for yourself. This reheats 

By The Sea Cocktail

By The Sea Cocktail

By the sea cocktail is a nod to Ernest Hemingway made with rum, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice and lime juice. This cocktail is based on Hemingway’s most famous book The Old Man and the Sea. A fisherman struggling with life at sea. This cocktail is 

Semolina Ricotta Cake

Semolina Ricotta Cake

Creamy ricotta, vanilla, citrus and spice make this Semolina Ricotta Cake the perfect ending to an Italian meal. The right amount of sweet. Whisk the semolina and sugar into the hot milk and stir until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pot. When 

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

My absolute favorite rice dish. I have yet to find Mexican rice that I love as much as this Instant Pot Mexican Rice recipe. The tomatoes, garlic, and cumin are just the start of the flavors that bring this rice dish together. A few of 

Swiss Chard Salad

Swiss Chard Salad

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 

Pineapple Mango Vodka Slush

Pineapple Mango Vodka Slush

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. Summer has all the best fruits. Grab a fresh pineapple and mango for the base of this fantastic cocktail. Add 

Swartz Cuban Peach

Swartz Cuban Peach

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 

Pineapple and Basil Sorbet

Pineapple and Basil Sorbet

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 

Lambrusco Sour

Lambrusco Sour

A Lambrusco sour is a riff on a whiskey sour. With the addition of Lambrusco wine. Not familiar with Lambrusco wine. Click the link to learn more. What Is Lambrusco Wine? (thespruceeats.com)

Duck Breast Port Wine Fig Sauce

Duck Breast Port Wine Fig Sauce

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