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How to Make the Best Espresso Martini “Evah”!

How to Make the Best Espresso Martini “Evah”!

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This Espresso Martini Recipe is great anytime of the year! Try it with your favorite chocolate dessert and it puts it over the top!

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Get Your Turkey On!

Get Your Turkey On!

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It’s Turkey time! Whether it is Thanksgiving or just another day, this non-traditional Honey Cognac Roasted Turkey and Gravy recipe will have you gobbling in no time! Accompanied by recipes for Honey Kissed Cornbread served with Vanilla Honey Butter and Orange Smacked Cranberry Sauce. Short on time? Pin this for Later! Share with your friends…

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Savory Salisbury Steak

Savory Salisbury Steak

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This Salisbury Steak recipe with mushroom gravy is so savory and delicious you will want to make enough for leftovers or to freeze for a quick meal! All that and it is ready in 30 minutes! Short on time? Pin this for Later! Share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter too! Preheat oven to…

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Relaxation at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa

Relaxation at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa

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Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook CT is situated on the shores with a view of Long Island Sound. Relaxation while listening to the ocean sounds on the private beach is just one of the things to love about this resort. Short on time? Pin this for later! Share with your friends on Facebook…

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Zesty Grilled Lamb Chops

Zesty Grilled Lamb Chops

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This zesty marinade for grilled lamb chops is distinctive and delectable! Get your palate ready for this amazing main course. Short on time? Pin this for later! Share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter too. The Serial Chef is posing his dishes again and taking photos as mementos! The Sassy Olive in Ogunquit Maine…

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French 75

French 75

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A drink with gin and prosecco? Who would have guessed how refreshing this combination is! This cocktail is a great way to celebrate National Prosecco Day or any other day for that matter! Bombay Sapphire is the recommended gin for this drink. Substitutions are not recommended! Short on time? Pin this for later! Share with…

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Best Evah Rum Passion Juice

Best Evah Rum Passion Juice

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No “EVAH” is not a typo…I am from Massachusetts and that’s just how we talk! This is a party size rum punch cocktail. Perfect for any occasion. What makes this so simple is your guests can help themselves to this cocktail, allowing you to focus on more important things…like maybe socializing with your guests! Short…

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Creamy Chicken Carbonara

Creamy Chicken Carbonara

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What makes this chicken carbonara so creamy and delectable? Would you be surprised if we told you there is no cream or milk involved? It is the cheese choices! Add Pancetta and chicken to make it even more delicious! Short on time? Pin this for later! Share this with all of your friends on Facebook…

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Chocolatey Snickerdoodle Sensations

Chocolatey Snickerdoodle Sensations

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This combines the traditional cinnamon goodness of Snickerdoodles with a chocolate lovers dream into an untraditional sensational cookie! Get your taste buds on! Short on time? Pin this for later! Share this with all of your friends on Facebook and Twitter too! In a medium bowl combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and…

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Marvelous Macaroni Salad

Marvelous Macaroni Salad

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Looking for a delicious and creamy recipe for macaroni salad? This is absolutely marvelous darling or as Billy Crystal would say “mahvelous dahling!” Short on time? Pin this for later! Share this with all of your friends on Facebook and Twitter too! Prep a pot of water to boil the pasta per the package instructions….

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