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How To Make This Easy Homemade Chocolate Dipping Sauce Recipe

This Chocolate Dipping Sauce recipe makes a thick, delicious chocolate sauce that is both an elegant and fun dessert. Think chocolate fondue, but without the hassle of using a Sterno…

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Temperature Guide: How to Grill the Perfect Steak Dinner

The perfect steak dinner

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St. Patrick’s Day Party Foods and Drinks to Make you Dance Like a Happy Leprechaun

Make these St. Patrick’s Day Party foods! Add some green drink recipes and use the wine recommendations to create your own Leprechaun-worthy St. Patrick’s Day celebration! In America, we love…

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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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The Best Dinner Party Questions for Fun Conversation Starters

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…

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  • Delicious Gingerbread Martini
    Cocktails

    How to Make Gingerbread Martinis: Christmas Drinks with Baileys

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    Make this Gingerbread Martini recipe if you like Christmas drinks with Baileys. This cocktail will definitely help you make merriment this festive season and chase away the holiday blues. This delicious drink has all of the flavors of a sophisticated Christmas dessert in one glass! This is one of the best creamy cocktails you drink! Also, it is one of the best delicious Christmas Cocktails you can make and it tastes especially good during the holiday time of year when you’re feeling festive. The sweet taste will make you forget about your worries and give you an instant mood boost. You’ll be ready to face whatever life throws at you…

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    Sparkling Wine and Bourbon Cocktail

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    12/08/2021
  • Beautiful Limoncello Martini Recipe in glass
    Cocktails

    How to Make Limoncello Martini Recipe – Easy Lemon Drop Cocktail

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    Follow this Limoncello Martini recipe and you’ll be on your way to discovering your next favorite cocktail! Whether you’re throwing a party or just want a quick and easy cocktail for a relaxing night at home, this Limoncello Martini recipe makes the perfect drink. Made with limoncello and vodka, with a few delicious alternatives provided below, it’s refreshing and flavorful. Plus, it’s so easy to make that you can have your first drink ready in just minutes! Enjoy! What is Limoncello? Limoncello is a traditional Italian lemon liqueur originating from the Amalfi coast in the south of Italy. Amalfi lemons are world famous for their fresh tart flavor. These are…

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    How to Host a Virtual Wine Tasting

    04/20/2020
    Delicious Gingerbread Martini

    How to Make Gingerbread Martinis: Christmas Drinks with Baileys

    12/14/2022
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    02/14/2022
  • Limoncello in bottles and glasses to enjoy or gift
    Cocktails

    How to Make Homemade Italian Limoncello Recipe: Easy and Authentic

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    If you love the taste of lemons, then you’re going to love this delicious homemade Italian limoncello recipe. This fairly traditional recipe is easy to follow and only requires a few key ingredients. With just a little bit of effort, you’ll be able to make your own homemade Italian limoncello. You can fill decorative bottles with this lemon-infused alcohol and enjoy this refreshingly tart liqueur later or gift it to friends! Homemade Italian limoncello makes a wonderful gift for those hard-to-shop-for adults on your list. And it’s also a lovely hostess gift. Follow this recipe to make your own homemade version and you’ll be sipping an Amalfi Coast treat in…

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    How to Make an Elegant Menu for Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

    05/01/2020
    A Simple Mother's Day Brunch Menu

    Beautiful, yet Easy, Simple Mother’s Day Brunch Menu Idea

    04/12/2022
    Delicious and Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe

    Delicious and Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe

    03/16/2021
  • Delicious Baked Egg Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Casserole
    Food,  Recipes

    How to Make Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Casserole Recipe: Southwest Style

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    Bake up this Thanksgiving leftover breakfast casserole using your Happy Thanksgiving leftover turkey! Are you one of those people who love Thanksgiving dinner leftovers? I am! In fact, the next day I usually look forward to them even more than the original feast. This is why I’m excited to share this recipe for a Thanksgiving leftover breakfast casserole southwest style. It’s easy to make and it’s a delicious way to use up some of your turkey leftovers lurking in your fridge. So why not give it a try? Your taste buds will thank you! Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Casserole Maybe the next morning after Thanksgiving you used a few leftovers for…

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    How to serve a perfectly grillled steak dinner

    Temperature Guide: How to Grill the Perfect Steak Dinner

    04/04/2023
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    Easy to Grill Pork Shish Kabobs Recipe with Marinade

    07/25/2023
    Prepared Dinner Party Questions Keep Conversation Lively

    The Best Dinner Party Questions for Fun Conversation Starters

    10/26/2023
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    Food,  Recipes

    60 Recipes with Thanksgiving Leftovers: Best and Delicious Ideas

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    Here are 60 of the best recipes with Thanksgiving Leftovers to create delicious meals. The best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers! Well, maybe the second best part is the food coma you get afterward. But after all that turkey, stuffing, and pie, you’re going to have a lot of leftovers. Rather than eating them the same way for days on end, why not try some new recipes? Altogether we’ve gathered 60 recipes that will help you use up your Thanksgiving leftovers in delicious ways. From breakfast to dinner to dessert, we’ve got great recipe ideas! You can pull many of these easy recipes together very quickly, so there…

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    Post-Coronavirus Gathering – Cook at home with friends

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    Christmas Prosecco Cocktails by the Christmas tree

    Make Christmas Prosecco Cocktails for a Dazzling Holiday Soiree

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  • Refried beans vs. Black Beans
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    Refried Beans vs. Black Beans: What is the Nutritional Difference?

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    What is the difference between black beans vs. refried beans? Key Difference between Black and Refried Beans Refried beans are a way of preparing beans. Black beans are a type of bean. What are Black Beans? Black beans are a type of common bean that is native to Central and South America. According to WebMD, black beans have been a staple of North American diets for at least 7,000 years. They are commonly referred to as “turtle beans” in English and frijoles negros in Spanish. Black beans are whole beans typically colored black or dark grey and can be used in a variety of recipes. Black beans are typically cooked and left…

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    07/29/2020
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    01/23/2021
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  • Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey
    Cooking Techniques,  Food,  Recipes

    Thanksgiving Grill Recipes: How to Make the Best Grilled Turkey

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    Looking for Thanksgiving grill recipes? Here is one recipe for how to make the best grilled turkey to add to your Thanksgiving menu and impress your guests! In the United States, Thanksgiving is a special occasion to gather family and friends, and of course, indulge in amazing food. Take your Thanksgiving feast to the next level this year by grilling your turkey! Grilling a turkey can be easy and delicious – you just need a great recipe. Check out this Thanksgiving grill recipe for the best way to grill your whole turkey. Your guests will love it as the centerpiece of your main course! How to Grill your Thanksgiving Turkey…

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    What to Serve with Potato Soup: Easy Sides for an Elegant Instant Pot Gathering

    03/03/2023
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    How Many Pounds of Roasted Potatoes Per Person for this Easy Recipe

    03/23/2023
    Hollandaise Sauce ingredients - egg, lemon, butter and peppercorns

    Happy Eggs Benedict – How to Make Hollandaise Sauce 5 Ways

    04/17/2020
  • Bounty of food with Turkey and pies
    Sparkling,  Wine,  Wine and Food Pairings

    Choosing Great Sparkling Wines and Best Champagne for Thanksgiving Dinner

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    If you are in search of great sparkling wines and the best champagne to pair with your Thanksgiving dinner then grab a glass of wine and read on. The holidays are fast approaching, and that means it’s time for Thanksgiving! This is one of my favorite times of year because I love getting together with family and friends to celebrate. Of course, no celebration is complete without some delicious food. But what should you drink with your Thanksgiving feast? Champagne and sparkling wine pair perfectly with everything on the table! In this blog post, we will explore the best champagne and sparkling wines to pair with your Thanksgiving dinner.  Thanksgiving:…

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    Make Your Special Mom a Beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch

    05/01/2020
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    How Clean Can a Burnt Pot Be? Like New!

    06/28/2022
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    How to Host a Virtual Wine Tasting

    04/20/2020
  • 7 Budget Friendly Thanksgiving Wines
    Wine

    7 Best Budget-Friendly Wines You Need for Thanksgiving Dinner

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    Here are 7 of the best budget-friendly wines you need for your Thanksgiving table! Plus some exploration of how to pick a great wine for your special holiday. If you are in search of budget-friendly American wines to grace your Thanksgiving table this year, you are in the right place. Wine belongs on your Thanksgiving table, but there is no reason to break the bank. We want to celebrate especially this time of year, so don’t settle for the standard same old bottles. Why not try new festive and budget-friendly Thanksgiving wines for your feast of flavors? Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Christmas is right next to it, but Thanksgiving…

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    St. Patrick’s Day Desserts | Make this Recipe for Guinness Cupcakes

    02/22/2022
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    Best Ways How to Reheat Hollandaise Sauce

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    Wondering how to reheat hollandaise sauce? Well, here are some of the best ways to reheat this delicious sauce. What is Hollandaise Sauce? Hollandaise sauce is one of the classic French sauces and is made using butter, raw eggs, and lemon juice. Its delicate flavor is delicious on eggs benedict, with or with out an english muffin. It is also good on asparagus and other vegetables. However, it can be tricky to reheat correctly. In this blog post, we’ll share the best ways how to reheat a hollandaise sauce so that it tastes just as good as the first day you made it. What are the Classic French Sauces? There…

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    Best Backyard BBQ Dinner Party Ideas: Easy Outdoor Guide

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    These backyard bbq dinner party ideas will help you celebrate any warm weather weekend. It’s finally Labor Day weekend! The unofficial end of summer and warmer months. The warm weather is ending for many, so fire up the grill and enjoy a summer night with an al fresco dinner party. Here are some easy grilling recipes and a complete barbeque menu with wine pairings for your Labor Day cookout or use them for any weekend patio party you want to throw in your own backyard. These easy grilling recipes will take the guesswork out of hosting your next outdoor dinner party. Get ready to impress your guests without being stuck…

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    The Best Grilled Broccoli Recipe is Magic Grilled Broccoli

    07/21/2021
  • Blog,  Plan Your Gathering

    Brilliant Ideas For Dinner Party Success In Four Easy Steps

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    Finding ideas for dinner party planning can be incredibly overwhelming, but here we have four easy steps to keep everything organized for your next gathering. I bet I know what you are thinking. “I want to have friends over, but I don’t want to spend all day cleaning!” I am with you on that! However, I have a resource at the bottom of this post that is going to relieve your stress and dramatically reduce your cleaning time. Honest! I use it every time I have a gathering of friends and family. Dinner Party Planning Origins When I was a kid my Mom would plan and throw these amazing dinner…

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    White Wine in Glasses

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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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