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Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad

Sep 9, 2020

Chicken Milanese with an arugula salad recipe. Simple and elegant chicken Milanese is ready in just 30 minutes.

This simple Chicken Milanese is the perfect weeknight meal, ready in 30 minutes. This is an Italian classic, served with a squeeze of lemon and simple a salad. via @mermaidsandmojitos

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Make your own Burger Bar

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Nothing says summer like burgers on the grill. Everyone loves a good burger and if your family is anything like mine – everyone has their favorite way to top a burger.

The make your own burger bar party is super easy and stress-free.

Simply make a bunch of burger patties, grill them up, then set out a variety of toppings.

Step back and watch as everyone builds their very own burger creation.

Serve with blue cheese potato chips and a grilled corn topping station for the ultimate make your own burger party.

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Dracula Martini Recipe | Dra-Kahlúa

by Kelly DiMascio | Oct 29, 2019 | Cocktails, Latest Mermaid Tales

Dracula Martini Recipe | Dra-Kahlúa. A scary good Halloween or Fall martini made with Kahlúa and cognac. This is sure to be a favorite.

Dracula Martini Recipe | Dra-Kahlúa via @mermaidsandmojitos

Easy Labor Day Recipes | Barbecue

by Kelly DiMascio | Aug 27, 2019 | Camping Recipes, Labor Day, Latest Mermaid Tales, Man Food, Party, Summer Cocktails

Labor Day Recipes for a fun and festive Labor Day party or barbecue. Labor Day recipes, menus and tips to throw the perfect Labor Day party.

Easy Labor Day Recipes | Barbecue via @mermaidsandmojitos

25 Best Hot Dog Recipes

by Kelly DiMascio | Jul 2, 2019 | 4th of July, Camping Recipes, Eat & Drink, Father's Day, Labor Day, Latest Mermaid Tales, Man Food, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Hot Dogs, Party

Here are 25 of the best hot dog recipes – ever. Hot dogs are a quintessential American backyard grilling fav and one of my all-time favorite go-to for an easy cookout for a crowd.

25 Best Hot Dog Recipes via @mermaidsandmojitos

Taco Nacho Cheese Hot Dog

by Kelly DiMascio | Jul 2, 2019 | 4th of July, Camping Recipes, Eat & Drink, Father's Day, Healthy Eating, Labor Day, Man Food, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Hot Dogs

Taco Nacho Cheese Hot Dog combines all the things you love about nachos and tops a beef hot dog with melty cheese sauce and tortilla chips.

Taco Nacho Cheese Hot Dog via @mermaidsandmojitos

Classic Chili Hot Dog

by Kelly DiMascio | Jul 2, 2019 | 4th of July, Camping Recipes, Eat & Drink, Father's Day, Healthy Eating, Labor Day, Man Food, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Hot Dogs

Sometimes there’s just nothing better than a classic chili hot dog. Make a batch of homemade slow cooker chili to top your chili dog.

Classic Chili Hot Dog via @mermaidsandmojitos

Buffalo Sauce Hot Dog with Blue Cheese

by Kelly DiMascio | Jul 2, 2019 | 4th of July, Camping Recipes, Eat & Drink, Father's Day, Healthy Eating, Labor Day, Man Food, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Hot Dogs

Buffalo Sauced Hot Dog with Blue Cheese and shaved celery combines all the flavors of our favorite buffalo wings into an awesome hot dog.

Buffalo Sauce Hot Dog with Blue Cheese via @mermaidsandmojitos

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Mango Margarita Recipe

May 4, 2020

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

Apr 14, 2020

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

Apr 10, 2020

Simple, Stress-free recipes for a laid back low-key Easter. Kick back and make this year’s celebration simple and easy.

Simple and Easy Easter recipes via @mermaidsandmojitos

Irish Onion Soup with Caramelized Guinness Onions

Mar 13, 2020

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.

Irish Onion Soup is a riff on the classic French onion soup. The onions are braised in Guinness Beer and add a rich caramelized flavor. via @mermaidsandmojitos

Easy St Patrick’s Day Recipes

Mar 13, 2020

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.

Irish Eyes will be smiling with these easy St. Patrick's Day recipes. via @mermaidsandmojitos

How to make Irish Coffee

Mar 13, 2020

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 Irish Nachos Featuring Sweet Potato Fries

Mar 13, 2020

Irish Nachos with Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Sweet potato fries topped with pulled pork or chicken with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Yum!

Irish Nachos with Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
This recipe will certainly make Irish eyes smile. So easy to make and so much fun to share.

Sweet potato fries topped with pulled pork or chicken with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Yum!
This recipe is so easy to make since we are going to use frozen packaged sweet potato fries. via @mermaidsandmojitos

Guinness Pulled Pork | Easy Slow Cooker Recipe

Mar 13, 2020

Slow Cooker Guinness Pulled Pork -deep rich flavor without any bitterness. Set and forget for the perfect fall-apart tender pulled pork.

Slow Cooker Guinness Pulled Pork
The Guinness reduction gives this pork a deep rich flavor without any bitterness. And the low and slow cooking in your Crock-Pot will give you the perfect fall-apart pulled pork you'll ever have.

This pork makes great sandwiches or sliders and a really tasty topping for Irish Totchos. via @mermaidsandmojitos

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