I had a few people over to ring in the new year and wanted to whip up an elegant but easy appetizer. Instead of serving the basic shrimp cocktail, cheese platter, cheeese dips, or bread with toppings, I decided to stuff some mushrooms.  I had most of the ingredients on hand in my fridge but
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I actually got this recipe idea from a friend of mine, Andrew.  Saw him posted it on facebook and had to recreate it.  If you’re throwing a dinner party, this is a perfect quick appetizer to whip up. This savory and spicy sauce with crunchy panko bread topping makes this mussel appetizer DYNAMITE! Ingredients: 1
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Filipino macaroni salad was a childhood favorite party dish that my mom would always make. Filipinos are into sweet and savory, so if you’re into sweet and savory, try out this recipe.   It is easy to make and you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and assemble later. Ingredients: 1 1/2 chicken breast cubed
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Looking for a side dish to serve?  Try my sister’s roasted garlic red potatoes. These potates are perfectly tender in the inside and crispy on the outside. This recipe is really simple and quick to make.  This is definitely a recipe builder. You can change this recipe as well by adding rosemary and thyme or by
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I love chicken fried steak,  Every Sunday, during football season, when I am not at the game, I go to this restaurant in San Diego and always order the chicken fried steak for brunch.  I wanted to recreate this dish at home. This dish has the most crispy batter with a juicy tender steak inside.
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My neice wanted to film a video. She decided to make her favorite lemon bars. This dessert was delish. It wasn’t too sweet. =) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs beaten Powdered sugar Heat oven to
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Hi Guys, Last year I was chosen to be a “sous chef” / helper for Father Leo Patalinghug’s Savoring Our Faith TV show.  Father Leo ties in food with Faith.  A few have been asking me when it would air.  It will be airing on Thursday, November 5, 2015, on the EWTN channel. If you’re
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This inspired recipe was given to me by Tim Principe. It consist of only a few ingredients and is  quick and easy to assemble.   All you really need is about 15-20 minutes. This pasta is very creamy and fulfilling.   It will make you crave for more.  I wanted to add protein to this
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Arrabbiata means ANGRY in Italian. I love this sauce because it has a spicy kick to it. This dish is very simple and quick to make.  I usually eat this with shrimp but I didn’t have shrimp on hand. I did have Italian sausages, so I decided to throw that in this dish. Here are
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Hi Guys, I thought I’d share this Thai dish I made. Thai Basil Chicken aka Spicy Basil Chicken aka Pad Kra Pao Gai aka Gai Pad Bai Gaprow… This dish is super simple and quick to make and packed with tons of flavor. It’s up to you with how much red baby chili peppers you
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