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Crispy chicken thighs in red wine with dried plums are elegant and decadent, but this is also an easy recipe. The dried plums soften and soak up the delicious red wine sauce, adding richness to the dish. We just got back from Paris! A fairly last-minute trip in terms of my typical Virgo-planning nature…
These easy appetizers only use a few ingredients, and you probably already have them in your pantry. Last minute appetizers to get you out of the kitchen and into your party clothes in no time! Candied Hazelnuts With just two ingredients, you can create a little magic. Sugar and hazelnuts combine to make an elegant…
These parmesan crisps, or frico, can be served as an appetizer at cocktail parties or put on sandwiches in place of a slice of cheese. This is an easy gluten-free appetizer recipe that can be made a few days ahead. I have to tell you, I tried to make parmesan crisps a few times before…
This easy mostarda recipe can be adapted to any combination of dried and fresh fruit that you have on hand. It’s a slow food, homemade way to jazz up a cheese plate during the holidays or any time of year, and it’s great served on sandwiches, alongside roasted meats, or even spread onto toasted bread….
These crispy roasted potatoes are perfect! They are easy to make, you only use one pan. Fluffy and creamy on the inside, crispy potato goodness on the outside. A simple side dish recipe! I have to confess that crispy roasted potatoes have eluded me for quite some time. Why did all the crispy stuff seem…
I love a good European market. It embodies my dream lifestyle. Just stepping out of my apartment, strolling down the street to a market full of produce, cheeses, fish, meat and spices that will inspire me… AND I can get a nibble. It’s everything that makes me happy in one place. I would go everyday…
Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, began in 1723 as a Catholic mission. Its underground aquifers fed sugar production beginning in the mid-1800s. And for nearly 100 years, sugar money built up the beautiful buildings in the town until the water ran dry. Now agriculture once again flourishes in the area, and the town has…
