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Grilled Red, White & Blueberry Donut Shortcake

Grilled Red, White & Blueberry Donut Shortcake

    Have you made your menu plans for your next patriotic themed BBQ? I ask because you’ll want to add this easy and star spangled spectacular dessert. It’s truly unique because you make it on the BBQ, and it couldn’t be easier.    Have …read more

The Best Italian Mash-up … Ever. Italian Beef and Sausage Sandwich

The Best Italian Mash-up … Ever. Italian Beef and Sausage Sandwich

  I created this recipe for a Super Bowl party a few years back. When I think football, I think tailgate. My family’s favorite tailgate specialties are sausage and peppers and Italian beef sandwiches. I was trying to decide which one serve for Super Bowl …read more

One Ingredient Dulce de Leche

One Ingredient Dulce de Leche

One ingredient? Seriously? YES! Let’s make this one ingredient wonder – Dulce de Leche   This couldn’t be easier. Simply simmer canned sweetened condensed milk in the slow cooker.   Poof!   Like magic, the sugar caramelizes and creates Dulce de Leche, translated as “sweet …read more

Should Chocolate Bar Ravioli be Illegal?

Should Chocolate Bar Ravioli be Illegal?

  Does Chocolate Bar Ravioli sound too good to be true? Yes.   Would it be crispy on the outside, all chocloately melty gooey on the inside and served with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and ice cream. Yes, I’m pretty sure it would be. …read more

Tuscan White Bean Bruschetta

Tuscan White Bean Bruschetta

  I always think of appetizers as a way of keeping guests from starving to death while they wait for dinner to cook. Here’s a lovely hearty appetizer that’s so yummy no one will notice it’s totally inexpensive!     Serves 4 to 6   …read more

Orange Vanilla Bombe

Orange Vanilla Bombe

   We’re dressing up store brand ice cream and sherbet, making them beautiful enough for company by layering them in a Bundt pan and freezing. You unmold it just before serving, bat your eyes and say “Oh, this spectacular little thing? I made this for …read more

Tops Optional Party

Tops Optional Party

  It’s not what you think it is, so get your minds out of the gutter.  It’s a big party for a small price.   Here’s how you sneak a potluck past your friends, extended family or co-workers without resorting to the “bring a covered …read more

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Pineapple Rice

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Pineapple Rice

  Hula dancing is optional but highly recommended. Take a mini vacay to the islands with this crazy delicious pineapple based marinade for grilled chicken and tropical flavored rice as the perfect accompaniment. The big secret is: no one will believe how easy it was. …read more