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Antipasto Skewers

Antipasto Skewers

When you are “Entertaining Elegantly” – it does not need to be stuffy or stuck-up or difficult! Throwing your food “on a stick” is a great way to have beautiful presentation, easy to grab goodies, that everyone will love! Make skewered antipastos for your next 

Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken

I love the flavors of good Caribbean food and the Jerk Seasoning in authentic cuisine is nothing like you can buy in a bottle. Although I must admit – the use of more than just a couple of habaneros really scared me (and I warned 

Mexican Orzo Salad

Mexican Orzo Salad

Pasta Salad: good on the side or perfect for a light meal.

There are so many different types of pasta salad, how do you choose just one!?

This Mexican Pasta Salad is delicious enough to count as a light summertime meal while still being healthy (and vegetarian). Often you see pasta salad made with big chunky pastas but this version switches it up a little allowing the other fresh summer flavors a chance to shine!

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Whipped Strawberry Jello Jiggler Shots

Whipped Strawberry Jello Jiggler Shots

* 21 and Up only beyond this point * 4th of July A time for Stars and Stripes and Flags and Freedom and Fireworks and Celebrations

“Trix are for Treats”

“Trix are for Treats”

“Silly Rabbit, Trix are for Kids” … well they aren’t just for kids today! The Slogan for this post is now “Silly Baker, Trix are for [Rice Crispy] Treats” Many of us grew up on Rice Crispy Treats (if not at home often then we 

[Crock Pot] Mexican Stuffed Peppers

[Crock Pot] Mexican Stuffed Peppers

The Summer Heat drives many of us out of the kitchen and onto the deck to grill.

Although I love grilled food (especially because that means Mr. Chef is doing a lot of the work), sometimes I just don’t want to eat Grilled Goodies everyday! So, this summer, when Mother Natures turns on the heat & you don’t want to turn your oven-heat on… turn instead to your Crock Pot!


Now, we often think of the Crock Pot for making thick and hearty Winter Dishes – but it can easily adapt to make delicious fresh flavored lighter summer dishes! The gorgeous Peppers that will soon be overflowing from your bountiful Summer Garden can easily be cooked up for your next great dinner in your Crock Pot.

Take your classic Stuffed Peppers and switch it up with the Mexican Flavors. Continue reading [Crock Pot] Mexican Stuffed Peppers