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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Paris, The City of Light. Whether it’s your first visit, a quick stopover for a few days, or your 5th time, a birthday in Paris is the perfect setting because there are so many new things to do and see, no matter how many times you’ve been. My husband and I decided to celebrate my 50th ... Read More about A 50th Birthday in Paris, The City of Light

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The idea of how to host a successful home party for 200+ high schoolers and their families sounds like an enormous task, doesn’t it? Just the thought of it can give anyone anxiety!  So, how did I create a large home party (64 kids and 140 parents and grandparents) seamlessly with grace, fun and calm for ... Read More about You Can Host a Successful Home Party

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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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Along with the holidays come the family traditions that are centered around gatherings, parties and festivities that I look forward to every year. Each family probably has their own idea of what it means to countdown the days before the holidays are here, and my family is no exception. One of the ways that we ... Read More about Countdown to the Holidays: A Fireside Hot Cocoa Board

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One of my favorite things about the fall and winter months is the ability to make comfort food in a single cooking dish. Whether it’s an Instant Pot, a slow cooker or a skillet, cooler weather just screams for a warm, hearty meal. Chili is an obvious choice for a dinner that checks those boxes, ... Read More about One Skillet Chili Recipe – Complete with all the Fixins!

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One of my most requested recipes for fall and winter is this incredible roasted brussel sprout salad which combines the best seasonal veggies like brussel sprouts and butternut squash with other ingredients for a dish that is satisfying enough for a meal, yet equally qualified for a elegant Thanksgiving side dish. The ingredients get layered ... Read More about Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad with Maple Balsamic Glaze

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While I love sharing things I’ve learned with years of entertaining, I’m also usually the first to admit my shortcomings. And without a doubt, baking has to be one of the things that has always challenged me. Naturally, as someone who loves to entertain and considers herself rather resourceful, I have developed ways over the ... Read More about The Best Baking Hacks, Tips and Tricks

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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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It’s that glorious time of year where everyone is cooking, baking and spending more time in the kitchen. I’ve been wanting to make a fun, festive appetizer for my family that we can all enjoy this holiday season, so I created this Puff Pastry Tree with Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip. This recipe uses frozen ... Read More about Puff Pastry Tree with an Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip

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