The key to a good cocktail is to use fresh ingredients and good quality spirits. My Strawberry Basil Margarita recipe does just that. Juicy, plump and perfectly ripe red strawberries are pureed until smooth and mixed together with fresh lime juice and a homemade simple syrup infused with garden-fresh basil. This cocktail tastes like summer […]
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My Fresh Strawberry Scones are a delicious version of an American-style scone – massive in size, slightly sweet, and tender on the inside while crisp and caramelized on the outside. These scones pop with strawberry flavor from the fresh strawberries that are added both to the batter and the glaze that is drizzled overtop. They
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My Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich with Pickled Strawberries could not be any more delicious. This sandwich is bakery-level quality yet comes together in no time at all thanks to a few store-bought ingredients. Here, soft ciabatta rolls are piled high with perfectly brined rotisserie chicken, spicy arugula, delicately sweet microgreens, tangy aged cheddar cheese and acidic
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Perfectly ripe strawberries are pickled in a tangy red wine vinegar and black peppercorn brine creating the most wonderful accompaniment to any sandwich, wrap or salad. My Pickled Strawberries burst with flavor. They are subtly sweet and tangy, similar to a good balsamic wine. How delicious! To make, add 1½ cups of sliced strawberries to
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This family recipe comes from my dad’s side of the family, a tasty little creation invented by my dad’s mom, and my grandmother, Virginia Barko. My Grandma Barko was a neat lady and I miss her dearly. She was kind hearted, witty and always on the go. She loved the outdoors and was an avid
I absolutely love wood-fired pizza. It’s got great texture and char – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and with a great smoky flavor. Unfortunately, mastering the same flavor profile and texture is quite hard to achieve with a standard home oven. But, if you’ve got a grill, you’re in business. That’s right.
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Move over hot dogs, it’s time to take camping meals to the next level and this Dutch Oven Tamale Pie recipe will do just that. This dish is chock-full of ground beef, beans, onions and peppers for a hearty and flavorful chili that’s topped with tender, freshly baked cornbread. Yes, you heard me right! Freshly
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This ramen comes together really quickly and the best part is that since it’s homemade, you’ll know exactly what’s in it. You can use ingredients that you feel good about eating and serving to your family too. My Homemade Instant Ramen is filled with dehydrated ingredients such as bouillon, chives, onion, shiitake mushrooms, spices and
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