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Cinco De Mayo Girls’ Night With Sauza-Rita

April 22, 2013 By 6 Comments
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Margaritas + Girls' Night = Recipe for Success! I was looking at the calendar and realized that Cinco de Mayo is only a couple weeks away. Cinco de Mayo, at least for me, often means fabulous recipes and some serious margarita action so when I was asked to start planning a Girls' Night, well – how could I not step up to the challenge. I tend to throw soirees with a signature cocktail and, for this year's Cinco de Mayo soiree, it's going to be all about the Sauza-Rita – one of the easiest … [Read more...]

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12 Days Of Giftmas – All Things Cookbooks Part 2

December 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Continuing on the last of the 12 8 Days of Giftmas* ideas list, here are the 7 final cookbooks that I adored this year and think would be lovely to give for the holiday season (and beyond). There were so many I could have picked from but these are the ones I find myself referring to time and time again and are on my "use often" pile as my cookbook shelf has officially "runneth over." 12 Days of Giftmas - All Things Cookbooks - Part 2 - 2012 1. I was honored this year to be part of the … [Read more...]

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12 Days of Giftmas – All Things Appliances Edition

December 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Are you one of those people that adore trying out new things? Do you have a bit of a Bill Cosby problem with kitchen appliances under the sink (not like I'd know anything about that *cough cough*). Here are some favorites that are perfect for the holidays and would look fabulous under the tree or on your kitchen counter. 12 Days of Giftmas - All Things Appliances 1. One of my favorite investments this year was my very first KitchenAid. I went copper – specifically antique copper … [Read more...]

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Tried and True: Cherry Vanilla Biscotti

December 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Biscotti are one of those cookies that I love with a good cup of coffee. Heck, I think when the blizzard season finally comes, part of my "blizzard prep" will be baking a batch of these so I can cozy up on the couch and enjoy while Mother Nature wrecks havoc outside. (Yes – I know – I'm cursing us for a whiteout soon but this gal wants snow for Christmas, okay?). I'm even making some of these for holiday gifts – they are that good. One of my staple pantry ingredients is dried cherries … [Read more...]

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12 Days Of Giftmas – Sur La Table Edition

December 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Another favorite shopping destination for me year round is Sur La Table and I'm blessed to have not one but two stores near me – both in King of Prussia, PA and in Marlton, NJ. Both have full kitchens for teaching classes (which I know, I know – I have YET to take one – I'm failing that part of my 2012 Culinary Goals) and, when I get in my DIY/Canning moods, I head to SLT to pick up supplies. Let me tell you – while I adore having both of my favorite cooking stores nearby, my wallet … [Read more...]

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12 Days of Giftmas – All Things Cookbooks Part 1

December 3, 2012 By 4 Comments
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Happy December y'all! One minute we're planning dishes for Thanksgiving and *poof* the holiday season is upon is. The neighbors around me are decorating the doors and channeling their inner Martha Stewart but I have to confess, I'm a bit bah humbug-y. With all that has been going with getting the Sous Pug back on track, I have to confess that I am not as festive as I would hope to be. So – I'm hoping to give myself a stiletto smack ala NCIS' Gibbs Style and break out the 12 Days of Giftmas … [Read more...]

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Tried And True Holiday Side Dishes

November 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Still stuck on what side dishes you want to serve on your holiday table and need a dose of inspiration? Here are a few tried and true recipes that will have your family and guests begging for seconds that are easy to prepare and full of flavor. Most every holiday table will have a green bean casserole right?  Why not whip up this delicious Alex Guarnaschelli's Homemade Stovetop Green Bean Casserole and tell everyone that you made it from scratch! An elegant side that will get your guests … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – Thanksgiving 2012 Edition

November 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Hard to believe that not only is Thanksgiving NEXT WEEK (seriously – start the panic mode now!), but it's also Beaujolais season (and my happy behind is picking up a *couple* bottles for the weekend holidays.)  Shortly after is Black Friday/Cyber Monday but we'll wait to talk about holiday shopping until AFTER the turkey is carved and the guests are sated shall we? If you haven't started planning your Thanksgiving menu, you might want to give it a shot over the weekend because, as many … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – Memorial Day Edition

May 25, 2012 By 3 Comments
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It doesn't seem like that long ago that we were dealing with the holiday craziness and it's already summer – where does the time go? The official summer kickoff is here – Memorial Day – and I figured that I'd center this week's Fab Friday on a few lovelies to make your Memorial Day weekend fantastic. Fab Friday - Memorial Day Edition by cookinginstilettos … [Read more...]

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Tried and True: Bourbon Cider Glazed Ham

April 12, 2012 By 3 Comments
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I tend to be more of a traditionalist when it comes to the holiday. That means turkey for Thanksgiving, either ham or turkey for Christmas and definitely ham on Easter. However, after the nightmare of the Ham Burn of Christmas of 2010, I'm sure you can understand why I was a little gun shy. This Easter, I wanted to mix two of my favorite flavors – bourbon and cider - for a glaze that really would kick the ham into high gear. And, an added bonus is with a fully cooked ham, there would be no … [Read more...]

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