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Appetizer: Warmed Olives with Fresh Herbs
As we gear up for the holidays this week it is time to have a few dishes in your arsenal that are easy to prepare, can be ready in minutes, made ahead of time, and still impress your guests. This easy...
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Roasted Red Pepper, Greek Yogurt and Goat Cheese Dip
Spring is about to spring. Before you know it, you will be on the patio with glass of Pinot Grigio in one hand and a spatula for flipping burgers in the other. This dip is the perfect light, healthy...
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Happiness Is a Ripe Avocado
How can the “greatest city in the world” be bereft of decent quality avocados? I have no idea. This is why I left New York for California. Well, there were a few other reasons. But certainly...
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A Wine-Friendly, Spicy Edamame Appetizer
Before I get into the recipe portion of this post I must warn you — it calls for one bag of edamame, but you’ll want to buy two because you’ll have some chipotles left over and will be kicking...
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Wine-Friendly Appetizer: Roasted Padron and Shishito Peppers
July at the farmers market marks a wonderful shift in what produce is available. You begin to see big heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, bell peppers in many colors, and then in some stands you will find...
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Guacamole: The Greatest Pairing for Sangria
The simple fact of the matter is, I am not willing to give up on summer yet. Even though the kids are heading back to school, there’s plenty of warm weather ahead, so I am dedicating the next two...
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Game Day Grass-Fed Beef Sliders
Are you ready for some sliders!? Fall brings with it cooler evenings, light breezes and Sunday football parties. For the next one you’re invited to, in addition to bringing a bottle of...
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Oysters “Rock a Fella” With Sauvignon Blanc
I love oysters just about any way you can eat them — raw, roasted or in a Po’ boy. This time of year, though, there is no better way to start a meal than tossing out a tray of these, Rockefeller...
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Easy Oven-Broiled Shrimp Cocktail With a Sparkling Wine
Who doesn’t love a shrimp cocktail? Moreover, it’s a great start to a meal (or a lazy Saturday afternoon) when you pair it with a sparkling wine. Although, since I live in Virginia, I have the...
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How to Sear Sea Scallops Perfectly
Scallops seem to be one of those favorite foods we aren’t afraid to order in a restaurant, but might overlook or pass by at the seafood counter. But there’s no reason at all to shy away from bringing...
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The Best Homemade Pizza: Fig, Gorgonzola, Prosciutto, Honey and Thyme
Figs are such a wonderful late summer and early fall treat, especially in the South. My grandmother kept a fig tree so well pruned it was actually a bush. I remember running up, grabbing a fig and...
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Tomato Jam on Toast With Egg, Paired With Moscato
I call this a jam, but not in the same sense as canning to preserve in the pantry — think in terms of a fresh, savory, ready-to-eat jam. This method is a quick and easy way to use up an abundance of...
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Easy, Southern Holiday Hors d’oeuvre: Pimento Cheese
December can be a busy time — friends and family will be stopping by, so it’s always good to have something available and ready to snack on at a moment’s notice. This simple recipe requires minimal...
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Apple Crisps with Eggnog Whipped-Cream Dip
If you’re tired of serving up boring ol’ chips and dip during the holidays, this is a sweet twist on that old go-to. These apple crisps are perfectly sweet and go oh-so-well with eggnog whipped cream....
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Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado With Chenin Blanc
Back to School commercials have hit the airwaves, but news flash, it is still summer so I’m cooking and eating for the season. Today I’m bringing you one of my favorites, a refreshing shrimp salad...
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Quick, Easy, Holiday Mixed-Nut Snack
Getting together with family and friends? You need a quick, easy, delicious snack to lay out when guests arrive. This simple, four-ingredient snack can be assembled quickly to place on the table. You...
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Game Day Grass-Fed Beef Sliders
Are you ready for some sliders!? Fall brings with it cooler evenings, light breezes and Sunday football parties. For the next one you’re invited to, in addition to bringing a bottle of...
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Oysters “Rock a Fella” With Sauvignon Blanc
I love oysters just about any way you can eat them — raw, roasted or in a Po’ boy. This time of year, though, there is no better way to start a meal than tossing out a tray of these, Rockefeller...
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Easy Oven-Broiled Shrimp Cocktail With a Sparkling Wine
Who doesn’t love a shrimp cocktail? Moreover, it’s a great start to a meal (or a lazy Saturday afternoon) when you pair it with a sparkling wine. Although, since I live in Virginia, I have the...
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How to Sear Sea Scallops Perfectly
Scallops seem to be one of those favorite foods we aren’t afraid to order in a restaurant, but might overlook or pass by at the seafood counter. But there’s no reason at all to shy away from bringing...
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