I’ve made different variations of this dish throughout the years, but this one has the been the favorite of my family so far. It takes a classic Italian dish and turns it into a relatively quick weeknight dinner. Add a Caesar salad, some crusty bread, a great bottle of red wine, and you’re done.

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Popcorn, potato chips, french fries, hot dogs and birthday cake – these junk foods conjure up memories of movie theaters, spring training baseball games, or maybe a child’s birthday party complete with balloons, pinata and birthday candles. Normally these foods don’t recall thoughts of delicacies like champagne, pinot noir, or caviar. But why can’t ordinary, ... Read More about Junk Food and Champagne? How to Pair Fun Food and Wine!

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Want a super easy recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, makes great leftovers and requires only four ingredients?? You’ve come to the right place! This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Recipe is one of the most requested by my family and my kids’ friends whenever they come over. I can’t tell you how many times ... Read More about Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken: The Best Crowd Pleaser!

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One of the traditions in my family, since I was a child, is allowing the birthday girl or boy to choose their party theme and menu. So when my daughter had a milestone birthday this summer, right in the middle of COVID, she requested a tropical birthday party with a Hawaiian-inspired menu. Normally, it would ... Read More about Tropical Birthday Party: Hawaiian-Inspired

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Let me guess. You got an Instant Pot for Christmas last year and it’s been sitting in it’s box ever since – never used. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that – and I’m on mission to get that box opened! This delicious Instant Pot recipe – Creamy Tortellini Chicken Soup – ... Read More about Instant Pot Creamy Tortellini Chicken Soup Recipe

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Every Tuesday night we host my mom and my husband’s mom for dinner. It’s our time to reconnect and really sit down for lively conversation between three generations. Rarely do we miss a week, and even when it’s a busy time, we manage to pull it off. However, sometimes I need to take a few ... Read More about Purple and White Table Decor: Easy & Quick Ideas

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I’m always thinking up ways to create new kinds of salads, whether it’s during the Summer or Fall, there are so many combinations of produce to throw in to make a different taste. This arugula apricot salad does just that – and adds grapes for a burst of sweetness, Marcona almonds for crunch and goat ... Read More about Arugula Apricot Salad with Grapes, Marcona Almonds & Goat Cheese

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I’m super envious of those who get to spend their summers in Nantucket. I’ve actually never been, but it looks like such an idyllic setting for a vacation home. The food, the water, the beach, the white houses, the flowers – it all seems so appealing to this desert girl. I couldn’t make it to ... Read More about Nantucket Summer Dinner: Seafood Corn Chowder

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My kids have finally embraced my passion for throwing a good party and setting a pretty great table – or at least their friends have. So when my teenage daughter was thinking about her birthday party, she accepted my offer to plan it for her. We settled on a hip Morrocan Party, and chose the ... Read More about Moroccan Party: Picnic on the Lawn

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Finally! Summer is here and we can entertain poolside and enjoy time with family and friends outdoors in our backyard! It gets pretty hot here in Arizona, but almost everyone has a pool to dive into and we do as much cooking and grilling outside as we can, which helps keep our indoor kitchens cool. ... Read More about Poolside Entertaining: Summer Patio Ideas

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