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Surf and Turf: The Best Steak and Lobster Wine Pairings

Steak and lobster wine pairings will become a bit less daunting with this guide. Steak and lobster or surf and turf brings to mind an elegant evening dining of fine…

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What Temperature to Store Red Wine | Best How To Guide

So, you finally started buying enough red wine that you need to store it, but do you know for how long or at what temperature to store red wine? Wine…

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The Raw Truth: Planning a Dinner Party

The Raw Truth about planning a dinner party is that things can, and probably will, go wrong. Raw!  The truth of the matter is it was raw in the middle! …

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Easy Ideas How to Make a Beautiful Fruit Charcuterie Board

Here are some great ideas for how to make a beautiful fruit charcuterie board. It is so easy to create a simple fresh fruit board in your own kitchen. Fruit…

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Temperature Guide: How to Grill the Perfect Steak Dinner

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  • Healthy Hollandaise Sauce on Eggs Benedict
    Food,  Recipes

    How to Make an Easy, Healthy Hollandaise Sauce with Recipe

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    Make Eggs Benedict for brunch with this healthy Hollandaise Sauce recipe. Enjoy time with friends without feeling guilty about the calories in the meal.

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    12/14/2022
    Festive Christmas Cosmo Cocktails

    A Marvelous Berry Merry Christmas Cosmopolitan Cocktail for Cheering

    12/07/2021
    Three homemade baguettes baked without bread flour cut in half

    How to Bake Bread Without Bread Flour

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  • Candlelit Romantic Steak Dinner for Two
    Food,  MENUS

    How to Make a Candlelit Romantic Steak Dinner for Two

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    A Candlelit Romantic Steak Dinner for Two can be the perfect solution when searching for romantic dinner ideas. Especially dinner on Valentine’s Day. Special Occasion Inspiration Do you remember your first date with your special person? There was so much anticipation and planning involved to make sure everything went smoothly! A great first-date impression is critical. If it went well, maybe you are still with them. However, maybe that was a long, long time ago. When was the last time you made a plan for a special date night with your significant other? I’m not necessarily talking about going out for fancy dinners in the best restaurants and breaking the…

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    What temperature to serve red wine

    What Temperature to Store Red Wine | Best How To Guide

    10/19/2023
    Steak and Lobster Wine Pairings

    Surf and Turf: The Best Steak and Lobster Wine Pairings

    01/12/2023
    Best wine pairing with beef fajitas

    Guide for the Best Wine Pairing with Beef Fajitas

    06/08/2023
  • 4th of July Recipes for a Cookout
    Food,  Recipes

    Best 4th of July Recipes and Grilling Ideas for an Amazing Cookout

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    We have a great lineup of 4th of July grill recipes to help you host your next cookout this summer with less stress. I am sure many of you have childhood memories of great July 4th celebrations that make you smile and feel nostalgic. But do you remember how this party started? The 4th of July holiday began to take shape on July 2nd, 1776 when the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence. Two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. From 1776 to the present day, the United States celebrates July 4th as the birth of American independence. Festivities range from fireworks, parades,…

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    04/12/2022
    Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew for St. Patrick's Day Buffet

    How to Make the Best Slow Cooker Recipe for Guinness Beef Stew | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

    02/14/2022
    Labor Day Grilling Menu

    Grill Out for Labor Day

    08/17/2020
  • Food

    Black Beans vs Kidney Beans | How to Make a Healthy Choice

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    Adding beans to your diet means you take in more fiber, protein, folate, iron, and other important minerals which can reduce your risk of heart disease and aid in weight loss. Plus check out the recipes!

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    Magic Grilled Broccoli dish with garlic chile oil

    The Best Grilled Broccoli Recipe is Magic Grilled Broccoli

    07/21/2021
    How to Cook Bell Peppers and Onions for Fajitas

    How to Cook Bell Peppers and Onions for Fajitas

    06/05/2023
    Prepared Dinner Party Questions Keep Conversation Lively

    The Best Dinner Party Questions for Fun Conversation Starters

    10/26/2023
  • Black Beans and Rice are healthy
    Food,  Recipes

    Easy Black Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe

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    This Black Beans and Rice with Sausage recipe has tons of flavor! And after making it just once, I bet it will become one of your favorite recipes. Break out of the chicken rut and make this dish for an easy weeknight meal. It is so delicious you’ll even make it a go-to dish when entertaining friends. Most people think of red beans and rice or a chicken and rice casserole when they are thinking about an easy rice dish. Also, black beans are often associated with Mexican dishes. So, you may be surprised to see them as the key ingredient in this dish. This post may contain affiliate links…

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    American Sparkling Wine: The Case to Celebrate Amazing Local Bubbles

    01/20/2021
    Sliced loaf of Traditional St. Patrick's Day food

    Bake this Irish Soda Bread Traditional Recipe for an Amazing St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

    02/24/2022
    How to serve a perfectly grillled steak dinner

    Temperature Guide: How to Grill the Perfect Steak Dinner

    04/04/2023
  • Prepared Dinner Party Questions Keep Conversation Lively
    Plan Your Gathering

    The Best Dinner Party Questions for Fun Conversation Starters

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    This post on dinner party questions will help you avoid awkward silence and maintain a lively conversation with your dinner guests. Plus you can get a printable version of 112 great questions and more below! Home is my favorite place to entertain my friends. Whether hosting a large group in the backyard or a small group setting at my dining table, I find good conversation and good food are the two keys to a successful dinner party. Restaurants are not the best social settings as they are challenging for good conversation. Additionally, although attention is appreciated, it is hard to have a deep conversation when the waitstaff interrupts you. Don’t…

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    Easter Brunch Ideas | A Complete Menu with Wine Pairings for a Fabulous Spring Brunch Gathering

    04/07/2022
    Best Red Wine for Heart Health

    The Best Red Wine for Your Heart Health

    02/09/2023
    Magic Grilled Broccoli dish with garlic chile oil

    The Best Grilled Broccoli Recipe is Magic Grilled Broccoli

    07/21/2021
  • What temperature to serve red wine
    Red,  Wine

    What Temperature to Store Red Wine | Best How To Guide

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    So, you finally started buying enough red wine that you need to store it, but do you know for how long or at what temperature to store red wine? Wine professionals will tell you the perfect temperature to store red wine depends on the type of wine or varietal. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the space or budget to store each of my wines at a different proper temperature. In order to maintain the quality of a wine a general rule is to store red wine between 45 – 65 degrees Fahrenheit. But let’s break down how to do this. And inexpensively. This post may contain…

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    How to Make Limoncello Martini Recipe – Easy Lemon Drop Cocktail

    12/09/2022
    Best wine pairing with beef fajitas

    Guide for the Best Wine Pairing with Beef Fajitas

    06/08/2023
    Rose Wine in Glasses

    Come and Play! Vinho Verde Rosé, Casal Garcia

    08/26/2020
  • Enjoy this Sangria Berry Sauce Recipe with Friends
    Dessert,  Food,  Recipes

    Easy Mixed Berry Sauce Recipe for a Grown-Up Dessert

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    This Sangria Mixed Berry Sauce recipe makes a deliciously flavorful sauce starring juicy berries in a Sangria-style sauce. It is a simple fruit sauce recipe that makes a dessert topping worthy of a special occasion. This recipe uses very little sugar, so it does not make a dessert that will shock your palate after a dinner of savory dishes. And, it is quite different from a mixed berry compote or a raspberry coulis as you do not cook this sauce. And I think this makes it a perfect dish to serve in the warmer months! Print off the recipe card at the bottom of this post for a good way…

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    Eggs Benedict for Mother's Day Brunch

    Happy Eggs Benedict – The Poach

    04/16/2020
  • Zucchini recipe low carb and delicious
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    Grilled Zucchini | An Easy and Healthy Low Carb Keto Recipe

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    If you are looking for a zucchini recipe, low carb and keto friendly, you need to make this easy side dish of Grilled Zucchini with Cilantro Vinaigrette. If this is your first time grilling zucchini, never fear. A printable recipe card is available at the bottom of the post. Healthy zucchini recipes don’t have to mean making zoodles or a boring low-carb side dish. This post will show you that low-carb zucchini recipes can be incredibly flavorful and easy. If you need a keto side dish for a guest on the keto diet or are just interested in a healthy approach to cooking zucchini, read on. This post may contain…

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    A Simple and Easy Green Salad Recipe You’ll Make Again

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    White wines in glasses

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    Candlelit Romantic Steak Dinner for Two

    How to Make a Candlelit Romantic Steak Dinner for Two

    01/23/2025
  • Pork shish kabobs recipe after grilling
    Food,  Recipes

    Easy to Grill Pork Shish Kabobs Recipe with Marinade

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    This Margarita-Marinated Pork Shish Kabobs recipe is a great way to celebrate the grilling season. It may not make you think of traditional Mexican recipes, but the Mexican-inspired flavors make for a very delicious meal without heating up your kitchen! This post may contain affiliate links for products LSG loves. Lone Star Gatherings earns a small commission on these links at no additional cost to you. Please read my DISCLOSURE POLICY for more info. Ever since 1987, the National Pork Board has been advertising juicy pork as “the other white meat”. Pork tenderloin in particular has as much flavor profile as a boneless, skinless chicken breast. It may not be…

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    Best wine pairing with beef fajitas

    Guide for the Best Wine Pairing with Beef Fajitas

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    Budget-Friendly Double Date Dinner Pan-Seared Salmon

    Simple Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe for an Elegant, Healthy, and Delicious Dish

    01/20/2022
    How to Cut Onions for Fajitas the Easy Way

    How To Cut Onions for Fajitas the Easy Way

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  • Mexican layered Tostito Dip Recipe
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    The Best Easy Mexican Layered Dip Recipe with Tostitos Chips

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    This easy Mexican layered Tostito dip recipe is deliciously beyond your basic bean dip. You may have enjoyed different types of cheesy refried beans dip recipes at Super Bowl parties. They are typically a huge hit because most people love slow cooker queso deliciousness. This recipe involves cooler ingredients for warmer weather and does not require cooking. But there are substitutions and ways to make it ready for fall football season as well. Read on and then print off the recipe card and get “non”- cooking this recipe yourself! This post may contain affiliate links for products LSG loves. Lone Star Gatherings earns a small commission on these links at…

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    Beautiful Limoncello Martini Recipe in glass

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    12/09/2022
    How to Cook a Baked Potato at 375 or 400

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    01/17/2023
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    The Best Grill Tools You Must-Have for Your Next BBQ

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    Here are some of the best grill tools you need. Whether you are a serial griller or fall into the category of occasional grillers, these grill accessories can help you up your barbecue game in countless ways. Some of the easiest food you can cook is on the grill. Who doesn’t love a hamburger, ribs, or hot with great smokey flavor? It is a staple of food cooking all summer long. But having the right tools is essential to producing quality dishes. No matter what your grill master level is we’ve got some of the best products for you to try in this roundup of the best grilling tools. This…

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    12/09/2022
    Budget-Friendly Double Date Dinner Pan-Seared Salmon

    Simple Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe for an Elegant, Healthy, and Delicious Dish

    01/20/2022
    Bottle of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

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    05/06/2020
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The Hostess of Lone Star Gatherings

Howdy!  I’m your host, Rani.  As a WSET certified wine lover and cooking enthusiast, I love to entertain at home. With 25 years of experience cooking, entertaining, and pairing wine, let me guide you through stress-free gatherings with amazing food, wine, and cocktails! Grab a drink and join the party!

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