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Risotto Inspired White Wine Quinoa

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Print Recipe Mediterranean Inspired Quinoa Yum Course Lunch, Sides, Soup/Salad Cuisine Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 3-4 cups vegetable or chicken stock2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium shallots, finely chopped3-4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup regular quinoa1 cup red quinoa1/2 cup white wine1/4 cup heavy cream1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated1 cup chopped tomatoes1 cup chopped cucumbers1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper …

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Italian Caprese Salad with Balsamic Syrup

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Print Recipe Italian Caprese with Balsamic Syrup Yum Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides, Soup/Salad Cuisine Italian Servings people Ingredients 1 16 ounce mozarella cheese or more3 roma tomatoes, ripebasil leavesolive oil I recommend Bariani olive oilbalsamic glaze bottledItalian seasoningsea salt Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides, Soup/Salad Cuisine Italian Servings people Ingredients 1 16 ounce mozarella cheese or more3 roma tomatoes, …

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Cabernet Sauvignon Beef Puff Pastry

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Print Recipe Wine Infused Beef Puff Pastry Yum The combination of fruity wine infused ground beef baked into a soft buttery puff pastry creates a wonderful combination of flavors. Pair it with sauteed vegetables or a light salad for a delightful meal. Course Dinner, Entrees Cuisine American Servings serving Ingredients 1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon1/8 cup minced shallots2 teaspoons granulated sugar1/2 …

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Smoked Salmon & Garlic Dill Cream Cheese Crackers

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Print Recipe Smoked Salmon & Garlic Dill Cream Cheese Crackers Yum Course Appetizer / Snack Cuisine American, Asian Servings people Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened3 large cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped1/2 teaspoon sea salt4 ounces smoked salmon1 package butter crackers or your favorite crackers Course Appetizer / Snack Cuisine American, Asian Servings people Ingredients 8 ounces cream …

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Cucumber Stuffed Shrimp and Cream Cheese Bites

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Print Recipe Cucumber Stuffed Shrimp and Cream Cheese Bites Yum Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American, Asian Servings Ingredients 3 cucumbers, thinner 8-10 inches long or more8 ounces cream cheese1 pound small shrimp, peeled and de-veined 21/25paprika for sprinklingsea salt for sprinkling Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American, Asian Servings Ingredients 3 cucumbers, thinner 8-10 inches long or …

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Balsamic Sage Vegetable Bacon Crostini Logs

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Print Recipe Balsamic Sage Vegetable Crostini Logs Yum Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American, Italian Servings Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper, chopped1 large green bell pepper, chopped1 small red onion, chopped4 strips bacon, thick sliced, cooked Applewood smoked or plain1/2 cup chopped cilantro1 loaf Italian bread, sliced in half lenthwise6 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon dried …

Chicken Meatballs with Thai Chili Sauce

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I love to entertain. My goal at every gathering is to create a menu unique to the occasion.  Sometimes that includes preparing foods with my gluten-free and dairy-free guests in mind. Chicken Meatballs with Thai Chili Sauce is a recipe you can easily alter for your guests with food intolerance’s by using gluten-free bread crumbs and omitting the Parmesan cheese. …

Fresh Figs with Maple and Hickory Smoked Bacon Glaze

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Print Recipe Fresh Figs with Maple and Hickory Smoked Bacon Glaze Yum Fresh figs lightly drizzled with maple and hickory smoked bacon glaze is like a little taste of sweet and salty heaven on earth. Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Passive Time 15 minutes Servings pieces Ingredients 24 fresh figs, …

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Worlds Best Bison Burger

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Print Recipe Worlds Best Bison Burger Yum The secret to making this juicy bison burger so delicious is all in the herbs. Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 1 pound ground buffalo1/2 cup fresh mixed herbs parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary and parsley1 teaspoon sea salt1 egg Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine American Servings …

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Healthy Holiday Fudge

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Growing up, every year my mother would make her decadent homemade fudge to serve on Christmas Eve. I often wondered how she made this magical treat until the day (somewhere in my late twenties) I asked her the secret to the best fudge on the planet. Her answer was fantasy fudge from the same marshmallow jar used to make rice …