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Chicken Satay with Crunchy Peanut Sauce
Chicken Satay with Crunchy Peanut Sauce is the perfect Thai appetizer. The crunchy peanut sauce is so good – a new family favorite.
Coconut Chicken Pineapple Curry
Creamy and spicy Chicken Pineapple Curry. Way better than take-out. Simple and easy and on the table in less than 30 minutes. Filled with fresh veggies and just a touch of sweetness from the pineapple. Elegant enough for entertaining, simple enough for dinner tonight!
Heirloom Cherry Tomato Greek Salad
Heirloom Cherry Tomato Greek Salad is the perfect light summer salad. The vibrant flavors pair well with grilled meats, chicken, and fish.
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Spicy Classic Margarita Recipe
Spicy Classic Margarita turns up the heat with a slice of jalapeno and paired with a sweet heat rim of sugar and chipotle chili.
Muddled Mexican Mule Recipe
The Muddled Mexican Mule combines tequila, ginger beer, lime, and if you like spicy try adding a slice of jalapeno.
Strawberry Mint Margarita Recipe
Strawberry Mint Margarita or Moj-rita This is so good, it's the tequila version of a strawberry mojito. Muddled strawberry and mint paired with tequila is a refreshing twist on the classic mojito. This started as a mistake. I had planned to make strawberry...
Mango Margarita Recipe
Mango Margaritas are the perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktail for your celebration. This is the perfect twist on the classic Margarita.
How to make Irish Coffee
Learn how to make Irish Coffee
An Irish coffee cocktail is a mixture of brown sugar-sweetened coffee, Irish whiskey, and topped with whipped cream.
This is so easy to make and prepare to feel pampered and enveloped by this warm coffee cocktail.
Easy Christmas Recipes and Menus
Easy Christmas Recipes and Menus designed to taste great and wow your guests. Guaranteed to get you out of the kitchen and into the party.
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Cinco de Mayo Cocktails | Margaritas and More
Cinco de Mayo Cocktails – 21 Mexican Cocktails to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Margaritas, Palomas and more. Tequila tasting bar.
Spicy Orange Muddled Margarita Recipe
Spicy Orange Muddled Margarita Recipe is the perfect fresh fruit margarita. Muddling the fruit all the flavor of both the juice and the zest.
Spicy Classic Margarita Recipe
Spicy Classic Margarita turns up the heat with a slice of jalapeno and paired with a sweet heat rim of sugar and chipotle chili.
Muddled Mexican Mule Recipe
The Muddled Mexican Mule combines tequila, ginger beer, lime, and if you like spicy try adding a slice of jalapeno.
Strawberry Mint Margarita Recipe
Strawberry Mint Margarita or Moj-rita This is so good, it's the tequila version of a strawberry mojito. Muddled strawberry and mint paired with tequila is a refreshing twist on the classic mojito. This started as a mistake. I had planned to make strawberry...
Mango Margarita Recipe
Mango Margaritas are the perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktail for your celebration. This is the perfect twist on the classic Margarita.
How to Make the Best-ever Vegetarian Lasagna
Best-ever lasagna recipe + it’s vegetarian! Filled with eggplant, portobellos, spinach, sundried tomatoes, layers of creamy ricotta and mascarpone cheese and red sauce. Rich and decadent comfort food the whole family will love. Best lasagna ever!
Simple Easter Recipes
Simple, Stress-free recipes for a laid back low-key Easter. Kick back and make this year’s celebration simple and easy.
Irish Onion Soup with Caramelized Guinness Onions
Irish Onion Soup is a riff on the classic French onion soup. The onions are braised in Guinness Beer and add a rich carmalized flavor.
Easy St Patrick’s Day Recipes
Irish Eyes will be smiling with these easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes. 21 easy recipes to host a stress-free St. Patrick’s day party.
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Make Your Own Essential Oil Bug Repellent
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How to Clean a Boat Hull – the Easy Way
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