I’ve mentioned it here before. Many times. I love to feed groups of people. And I love it when the food is beautiful and delicious. And easy is a good thing, too.
Food
cheesy twice-baked stuffed potatoes
This may not be what you expect. You won’t find any bacon crumbles. No excessive cheese. No broccoli. But you will find sauteed mushrooms and spinach along with fresh tomatoes. And, of course, there’s melted cheese …just not too much of it.
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dessert
gluten-free (or not) peach tart
Whoever said that gluten-free desserts probably aren’t so good never had this one. I’m not trying to confuse you with the whole Gluten-Free (or Not) Peach Tart wording.
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sandwich
smashed peach & poblano grilled cheese
This is a summery, grown-up version of that all-time favorite. It may appeal to the grown-ups but don’t be fooled …the kids will love this, too. Dust a ripe peach half with ancho chile powder (or not) and give it a good mash before layering it up with sharp cheddar, roasted poblano pepper and crisp
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dessert
cheesecake-stuffed peach halves
If you like your peaches pure and simple, these Cheesecake-Stuffed Peach Halves are for you. They’re just a bit fancy. Slightly dressed up, so to speak. Rather than taking the time to bake a whole homemade cheesecake, you’ll simply top off each peach half with a dollop of cheesecake cream. After a quick roast in
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bread
The Best-Ever Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread
Focaccia. One of those treats that the gluten-free folks dream about …never imagining that there could possibly be a good gluten-free version. Well, I’m here to reassure you that it can happen. Thanks to the genius of Dr. Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François, you can easily achieve this. Make The Best-Ever Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread at
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appetizer
lidia’s zucchini roll-ups
It’s that time of year in my neck of the woods. Zucchini overload. Not sayin’ that it’s a bad thing. Just in case you need some inspiration, here’s a quick and easy way to serve up some of that squash. Lidia’s Zucchini Roll-Ups. Total yum.
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dessert
strawberry chocolate shortcakes
Before we dig into the recipe for these tasty treats, let’s start at the beginning. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the farm-to-table rebirth. Some refer to it as farm-to-fork.
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appetizers
Balsamic Roasted Mini-Peppers
Are you guys ready for this one? Balsamic Roasted Mini-Peppers. The most amazing and versatile appetizer ever. Wait …it’s actually delicious as a side dish, too. Enjoy it any way you like. And often. It’s ready in 30 minutes with just five minutes of prep time.
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appetizers
make-it-your-way antipasto salad
I don’t know about you guys but when we have a gathering of folks over for dinner, it’s all about the appetizers to be offered with a glass of wine. Or two.
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brunch
dark cocoa banana muffins
This is a quick one, folks. A not-too-sweet or not-too-rich treat that can be ready in under an hour. And if you have some gluten-free folks in your crowd, go ahead and switch out that regular flour for the gluten-free version. Makes no difference. Delicious either way.
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Food
grilled romaine with prosciutto-wrapped shrimp
Have you ever had a grilled caesar salad? So delicious with all that smoky flavor. This Grilled Romaine with Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp is similar. After all, the romaine is grilled then topped off with a tasty balsamic vinaigrette.