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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Prep Time: 45 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 6 hours | Total Time: 7 hours | Serves: 8 In my time researching Ceviche, I came across recipes for Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. Certainly not the American version of Shrimp Cocktail, this...

Chimichurri

Chimichurri Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: None | Total Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4Recipe updated April 3, 2025.If you’ve never tried Chimichurri, you’re in for a real treat! There is an overwhelming fresh taste from herbs, a little tang from vinegar, and it’s...

Thai Deviled Eggs

Thai Deviled EggsPrep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 14 minutes | Chill Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 12I am loving the Deviled Egg “series” right now, but I’ll admit I’m kind of pooped and out of words. Thus, the incredibly short post writeup. My...

Greek Deviled Eggs

Greek Deviled Eggs Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 14 minutes | Chill Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 12 Greek Oregano Deviled Eggs I am on a deviled egg kick. Eggs have protein and little fat, so I can eat them without skimping on Weight...

Curried Deviled Eggs

Curried Deviled Eggs Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 14 minutes | Cool Time: 15 minutes |Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 12 Let’s add some flair to a very common recipe. My recipe is such a fun and DELICIOUS spin on traditional deviled eggs. I guess after first...

Lemon-Olive Tapenade

Lemon-Olive Tapenade Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 0 | Total Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 12 Who else goes for the salty goodies at the grazing table? I’ll take dips and spreads over chocolate cake any day. (Well, just save the cake for another day.) Olives are one...

Beet Chips (Oven Method)

Beet Chips (Oven Method) Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 45 - 55 minutes | Standing Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes | Serves: 3 - 4 Making your own chips at home is fun, a little bit of a lengthy process (I won’t lie), and much healthier than the...

Fresh Green Salad with Blackberry Ginger and Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Green Salad with Blackberry Ginger and Lime VinaigrettePrep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 6 In need of a Valentine’s Day dinner starter for your home-cooked meal for your sweetheart? Here is a gorgeous salad, but...

Homemade Plum Preserves

Homemade Plum PreservesPrep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Cool Time: 1 hour |Total Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes | Serves: 10The copper-handle spreaders are by INOX Artisans.Once I realized how easy Homemade Plum Preserves were, I make them for guests to serve...

Whipped Chive-Rosemary-Sage Butter

Whipped Chive-Rosemary-Sage Butter Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 0 | Total Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 10 I created a trio of whipped butter recipes out of a Target purchase that was based on pure “love at first sight” of a 3-piece, fall-inspired set of ramekins...

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