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Mini BBQ chicken Bites for Super Bowl Sunday

“I’ve been training all football season to eat at Super Bowl party level.” -Unknown

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Super Bowl 50 is just around the corner which means Walker can barely contain his excitement and I can start fantasizing about all the amazing food that we will partake in on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Beef Bourguignon- the perfect winter meal

“Cooking with love provides food for the soul.” -Unknown

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It’s safe to say it’s officially winter here in Dallas.  The temperatures have dropped and there’s no better way to stay warm and cozy than a tasty and hardy meal.  This Beef Bourguignon and make ahead mash potatoes will hit the spot.  Just add a nice bottle of red, some crusty bread and make a nice fire. Continue Reading

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Low Carb “Pasta”

“New year, new you!” -Unknown

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Happy New Year! 2016 is finally here and a new year means a new you! Who else ate way too much over the holidays and wants to shed a couple of those pounds ya packed on? This recipe is not only low carb and healthy, but its so easy! Walker loved it too.

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Moroccan Inspired New Years Eve Dinner

“I won’t be impressed with technology until I can download food.” -Unknown

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Are you hosting a dinner party for New Years and have zero idea what to make?  If you want simple recipes that will wow and impress your guests, look no further.  I’ve planned a menu for a Moroccan inspired New Years Eve that is sure to impress all in attendance.

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The Perfect Appetizers for Christmas

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” -Julia Child

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To me, the holidays are all about gathering around the kitchen with loved ones and eating AMAZING food.  Whether you’re searching for appetizer recipes for your holiday party or your Christmas dinner these recipes are not only crowed pleasers, but EASY!

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Easy Christmas Cocktail

    “It’s time to get lit up like a Christmas tree.” -Unknownxmascocktails1xmascockail2xmascockatils3xmascocktail5xmascocktail4

The holidays are filled with Christmas parties and celebrations, which are so much fun, but sometimes hosting these parties can be stressful. Keep reading for the easiest holiday cocktail recipe EVER and for details on puppy “champagne” that’s perfect for the dog lover in your life.

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Decadent Christmas Eve Dinner

         “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” -The Grinch

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I don’t know about you but after Thanksgiving I’m a little turkey’d-out and like to have something different than a traditional turkey dinner for Christmas Eve.

The holidays are a time to indulge and there’s nothing more decedent and indulgent than lobster!  Not only will these lobster raviolis wow and impress your guest, but they’re beyond easy which means you can spend time with your family and don’t have to be slaving away in the kitchen for hours.

Keep reading for this great recipe and also a sneak peek of how I’d decorating my holiday table.

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8 Layer Bean Dip. The perfect snack for football watching.

“Honey, is there something you want to say before football season?” –Every man in America
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It’s football season… which means amazing food and all Walker wants to talk about is fantasy football. Now if you’re anything like me, besides wanting to look cute at tailgates, you don’t really care about the sport.

However, my spicy 8 layer bean dip is something (besides Tom Brady) that you can fantasize about this football season. So while your man is complaining about a holding call… eat this dip and you and your honey will be happy campers.

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Apple Crisp Perfection

“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallowsapplecrisp3

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Fall is here. The weather is getting colder and it’s the perfect time to snuggle up next to the fire and enjoy some of the seasons finest foods- like apple crisp! This is one of my favorite recipes of all time. Not only is it a crowd pleaser but it’s so simple too!

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Easy Chicken milanese with creamy sauce

“Food is essential to life.  Therefore make it good.” -Unknown chickenmilanese1 chickenmilanese2 chickenmilanese3 chickenmilanese4

If you’re looking for a simple meal that your guest will think you slaved over all day, look no further! This chicken milanese if perfect for wowing your guest or even an easy week night meal.

I made this for Walker and my anniversary dinner a few months back with polenta and a spinach salad and we loved it!

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