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Truffle Oil!

Truffle oil adds gourmet flavor to most any dish! Â A little goes a long way so a bottle will last you quite a while or… [more]

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Italian Inspired Dinner Party Menu

When it comes to a dinner party or a date night dinner I often gravitate toward Italian menus.Â Maybe it is because it is flat… [more]

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Elegant Christmas Menu

Enjoy your Holiday dinner with this easy menu that is perfect for large or small dinner parties! The appetizers are very simple to put together,… [more]

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Decadent Soup and Salad Dinner (Mixed Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil)

This is a not your ordinary soup and salad dinner!Â Start your dinner party or date night dinner with a decadent appetizer/salad that has a… [more]

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Mixed Mushroom Risotto with Bulgur

My husband I had a fantastic risotto dish out at a benjy’s restaurantÂ that had a mix of grains in it. I loved the combination of… [more]

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Chicken Marsala

Chicken marsala is a classic Italian dish normally made with veal, but I chose to make it with chicken instead. Most often associated as a… [more]

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Mixed Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil

Impress your guests at your next dinner party with this elegant soup. I had intended on using cream instead of truffle oil and manchego cheese,… [more]