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Fall Dinner Party (Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash Risotto)

I love Fall with all the wonderful warm colors (as you can see by the colors of my website) and the vast variety of flavors!Â … [more]

Easy Dinner (Grilled Buffalo Strip Steak)

For anyone that loves “peppery” flavor this is a menu for you! It is not overwhelming but is very flavorful and balanced with milder ingredients. … [more]

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Elegant Dinner Party (Cornish Game Hens with a Cherry Port Sauce)

Dinner parties are fun and this one features game hens that are inexpensive and have great presentation. The cupcakes are super easy and can be… [more]

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Flavorful Tastes of Summer (Pan Seared Scallops over a Sweet Corn Puree)

A perfect menu to serve for a date night, a dinner party or for your familyÂ featuring flavorful summer ingredients! Caramelized Pecan Brie Topped with Cherries… [more]

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German Fondue Fest

A Germany never tasted so good! For a fantastic Oktoberfest celebration make the entire menu or for a smaller celebration or just a taste of… [more]

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Oktoberfest Menu (Pretzel Encrusted Chicken Schnitzel)

Get ready for a German and/or Oktoberfest feast that will feed a crowd!Â I have created several recipes to make your celebration easy and delicious!Â … [more]

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Sinfully delicious and elegantly decorated chocolate covered strawberries are a beautiful way to celebrate special occasions. So for Valentineâ€™s Day I had planned on buying… [more]