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Tamarind Margarita

Tamarind Margarita

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 

Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

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 

Mile High Pie

Mile High Pie

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 

Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cookies

Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cookies

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 

Blood Orange Vodka Spritz

Blood Orange Vodka Spritz

This tasty blood orange vodka spritz cocktail that will make you think it’s a spa day. Refreshing with fresh blood orange juice, vodka and club soda topped off with rosemary garnish. When blackberries are in season, I love to make a blackberry simple syrup. Click 

Airfryer Gingerbread Bites

Airfryer Gingerbread Bites

These airfryer gingerbread bites are so moist, flavorful and easy to make. A tasty treat to give and eat any time of the year. The perfect couple of bites. So moist and the flavor is rich with molasses and a hint of a ginger. Great 

Hoisin Pork Belly Tacos

Hoisin Pork Belly Tacos

Hoisin pork belly tacos marinated with hoisin sauce, super crispy and topped with pickled daikon radish, cucumber and carrots. Add your favorite taco topping and dig in! Before and after the marinade. The longer the pork belly marinades the better. Vacuum seal it up and 

Pickled Daikon Radish, Carrots and Cucumber

Pickled Daikon Radish, Carrots and Cucumber

Pickled daikon radish, carrots and cucumber are a must when making pork belly tacos.

Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla

Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla

Perfect use for the leftover turkey after the holidays. I might need to make another turkey soon so I can make this turkey cranberry quesadilla again. What’s not to like about this cheesy, gooey, sweet, and tart dish that’s all wrapped up between two tortillas. 

Sweet Spicy Grapefruit Cocktail

Sweet Spicy Grapefruit Cocktail

A little bit sweet and spicy-mint sugar rim with grapefruit, honey and jalapenos makes for a perfect cocktail.