Spicy Fried Chicken

There  comes a time in everyone’s life where you have to decide: breast or thigh? I very rarely had fried chicken growing up. In an Italian home you typically have chicken roasted and incorporated into dishes. In my adult life I became very fond of the grilled chicken thigh, but never did I ever think […]

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New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies

Do you remember the show What Not To Wear? I used to be obsessed with watching Stacy London and Clinton Kelly surprising regular people and updating their wardrobe. After the show ended and Clinton Kelly moved to the Chew I was convinced that he could do no wrong. He knows fashion and now he is in the […]

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Valentine’s Day Makeup – Smokey vs Neutral

Valentines Day Makeup

Click here to watch the full tutorial Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite times of the year to play with makeup. You can do something dark and smokey or something fresh and glamorous. We do not typically do much for such holidays, but we will probably go out to dinner. Click here to watch […]

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Coconut Shrimp and Citrus Dip

coconut shrimp

Shrimp are not necessary a Valentine’s Day staple, but in our home this is a dish that reminds us of our first Valentine’s Day together. We wanted a fun place close by that served seafood so we decided on Bahama Breeze last V-day. We ordered the signature coconut shrimp appetizer while we were waiting on […]

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Homemade Pecan Brownie Sundaes

pecan brownies

And then there are days when you just need a brownie. Smothered in gelato. Topped with whip cream and sprinkles. My favorite kind of brownies have a crunchy top that you can tap with your spoon and it opens up to a dense fudge center. You know what I am talking about. It is reminiscent […]

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Pizza Hand Pies

pizza pie

What is better than a huge cheesy pizza folded in half to capture all the excess toppings? A hand pie crust filled with pizza toppings! All the goodness without the mess. I’m talking bubbling melted mozzarella, juicy veggies, garlic and marinara in a crispy crust.  Did I mention kid friendly? My boyfriend’s kids were highly […]

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