Mushroom and Mascarpone Flatbread

Whenever my best friend visits – which isn’t often enough if you ask me – we spend weeks before the visit brainstorming and debating what we should cook together.  We both love to be in the kitchen and there is really nothing that we’d rather do when we’re together than cook.  Oh, it’s not just [...]

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Pumpkin Mac ‘n Cheese

I’ll just say this up front: I’m already married.  Sorry, boys. That out of the way, here’s how you can handle your disappointment – make this macaroni and cheese recipe.  It’s a keeper (like me).  See, every week I ask hubby if he has any special meal requests before we go grocery shopping.  Usually he [...]

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Lighter Twice-Baked Potatoes

Would you believe that I had never made twice-baked potatoes before?  Shoot, I’ve barely ever even eaten them.  I don’t know why… the few times I’ve had twice-baked potatoes, I liked them.  I liked them very much indeed.  I always make sure to grab the little bite-sized TBPs from buffets when they’re there, but for some [...]

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Sun-Dried Tomato-Parmesan Mini Corn Muffins

Tap, tap.  Is this thing on? Hello out there!  Is anyone left?  I’m sorry.  I’m so, so, so, so sorry.  I realize that I officially take the prize for Worst Blogger Ever.  The truth is, I’ve had an incredibly hectic month – hubby and I are currently in the midst of a personal project which [...]

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How To Make A Cheese Board

Ah, the cheese board.  Star of the after-dinner hour.  Hero of the wine-and-cheese party.  (Oh, who am I kidding?  Beer me some Pinot.)  No, but really… the cheese board has its place.  After dinner, served in place of dessert, it’s the height of sophistication.  As much as I love to bake and serve people desserts, [...]

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Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Cheesy, creamy, crunchy, chewy.  That’s what the best macaroni and cheese brings to the table.  I’m not talking about the out-of-the-box stuff – no way.  I’m talking about homemade macaroni and cheese.  I’m talking about beer-infused white sauce and freshly grated cheddar and gruyere.  I’m talking about crispy Parmesan and bread crumb topping, and baking the [...]

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