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Cappuccino Cake

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Cappuccino Cke
By this time of year the guilt of over indulging during the holidays has subsided and we have almost 3 weeks of making healthier food choices under our belt. At our house we are definitely ready for a treat.

Macarons are my latest guilty pleasure and I was touched beyond words on my birthday this year when Kathy surprised me with macarons from my favorite pastry guru, au bon macaron. These were perfection and are a wonderful way to celebrate any special occasion. My thoughts turn to years and years ago when my birthday treat always consisted of a slice of Cappuccino Cake from Houlihan’s. It was the perfect duo of chocolate cake and coffee flavored icing, always served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. [Read more…]

Garlic Shrimp Risotto

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Garlic Shrimp Risotto

Warm and comforting.

Winter finally hit with gusto last weekend. To me, that means it is time to take to the kitchen and make warm and comforting foods.

We each have a different definition of comfort food—a dish that reminds you of Mom or Grandma. Or a rich and creamy flavor that just seems to calm your nerves and warm your soul.

To me, this last weekend, rich and creamy hit the mark! I was craving risotto. [Read more…]

Queso Dip

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Queso Dip
Mexican cheese dip, queso, Rotel® dip or queso fresco dip….call it what you want, this time of year as we gather around the television to cheer on our favorite football team, you will want to have a great recipe for Mexican cheese dip in your back pocket.

After the holidays our family tries to cut back on all the extravagant food choices but by the time the Super Bowl rolls around we have another standing tradition. Wings and Mexican cheese dip are always served for the “special” game. Since our favorite Kansas City Chiefs are in the playoffs, we may have to break tradition and celebrate with tailgate treats earlier this year.

I do believe I have tested literally hundreds of variations of this dip in my career. [Read more…]