It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we are ready for a BBQ. Feed a crowd with this easy to prepare recipe for mini burgers. This recipe allows you to prepare a tray of sliders ahead of time, so all you have to do is lift them out of the dish, pop them on the grill, slide them in a roll, and serve them up. Perfect for Friday night parties! Print The Best Burger
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Eggs Benedict is one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. I don’t treat myself often, but since tomorrow is Mother’s Day, I’m posting the recipe with high hopes that I get to indulge - wink, wink Sandomeno men! Eggs Benedict with Ham and Asparagus – adapted from Egg-land’s Best recipe Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 15 Ingredients 4 Eggland’s Best Eggs 1 tsp white vinegar 4 slices ham A dozen baby asparagus
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Here’s a berry delicious recipe by Giada De Laurentiis and A Bullseye View in honor of Mother’s Day. The gorgeous and talented, Italian chef (and mom to daughter Jade) trades in tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella for mascarpone cheese, cinnamon sugar and mixed berries. It’s a perfect way to bring Mom breakfast in bed this Sunday! Check out more ideas from Giada and A Bullseye View> Breakfast Pizza by Giada De Laurentiis Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Photo by: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we are sparking up the grill. Warmer weather is here and we can’t wait for some shrimp on the barbie! This Shrimp and Veggies recipe is easy and delicious. Pair it with your favorite chardonnay and some fresh baked bread and you’ll have a meal that’s worthy of guests. Print Shrimp & Veggies on the grill Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Main Cuisine: American Ingredients
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Image credit http://www.bbcgoodfood.com Here’s a recipe that feels like spring, and is simple to make and special to serve. After looking my cook books, recipe clippings from magazines and performing an exhaustive google search – I found it! I hope you love it as much as I do; and that it makes you feel excited about the warmer weather and buds blooming. Not many foods make me feel like spring more then peas, add mint
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No matter how you slice it, grilled cheese is an all-American favorite! Below are links to recipes from across the web – everything from classics to creative. Enjoy. Classic Grilled Cheese Grilled Cheese with Grainy Mustard Grilled Mac N Cheese with BBQ Pulled Pork Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Pancetta Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese with Arugula and Truffle Oil Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Fig and Honey Apple Cinnamon Swirl Grilled
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We are in Miami this week, so we thought we share a great recipe from Ana Quincoces, one of the stars from “The Real Housewives of Miami”. In Ana’s second cookbook, “Sabor! A Passion for Cuban Cuisine,” the celeb chef shares her family’s mouthwatering recipes—all with a Cuban twist. Below is one of Ana’s delicious recipes for Brunch, as shared by a A Bullseye View Multigrain French Toast with Almonds and Light Guava Maple Syrup
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Asparagus season is here! We wait all year for the glorious arrival of asparagus season. If you’re intimidated by this green goddess of a vegetable, don’t be. Here’s a no fail method to quickly and easily prepare the most mouth watering delectable asparagus you’ve ever had and it only takes 15 minutes, start to fork! How to Roast Asparagus: Upon purchasing your asparagus, place the bunch stem down in a glass/container of water and refrigerate,
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Here’s a great recipe by Giada De Laurentiis just in time for Easter Brunch. It’s a light and fluffy Asparagus, Tomato and Fontina Frittata. This one is going to be great with my leftover Easter ham! Photos didn’t do the recipe justice, so our friends at a A Bullseye View whipped out their video camera to film the frittata in action just for you. Follow along with the video cooking tutorial below and be
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites, and tonight is a meatless meal that will make you feel like spring! Our version of Pasta Primavera is fresh and oh so tasty! This “cream-less” Pasta Primavera recipe is a “light” yet satisfying the family or guests if you are entertaining. We love this dish because it’s so versatile – in addition to a quick Friday Night Bite, it’s a great meatless dish to
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My favorite dish at the Seder Dinner is the Matzah Balls! They’re delicious and I have enjoyed them as a stand alone dish and in soup (my fave!) I don’t celebrate Passover, but I have been fortunate to have been invited to a few Seder dinners with my neighbors and friends. I was always so struck by the care and meaning that went into every aspect of this holiday meal. All the special foods that
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If you are hosting an Easter Brunch this year, here’s a perfect recipe to feature at your holiday table. It’s also a great idea for turning Easter leftovers into a delicious meal! Enjoy. Emeril Lagasse’s Breakfast Casserole with Broccoli, Ham, and Cheese Serves 6 – 8 Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, plus more to season 6 cups broccoli florets (from about 2 pounds broccoli heads) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 ½ cups
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If it wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day in your house without Corned Beef & Cabbage, here’s a recipe from Darina Allen’s The Festive Food of Ireland. I love it on rye with mustard – potatoes and cabbage on the side! You can also try this highly recommended recipe from Epicurious.com go> Just so you know our research reveals that Corned Beef and Cabbage is not a traditional Saint Patrick’s Day meal in Ireland and truly
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The Mediterranean Diet is making news! It’s rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables and has been shown to ward off heart attack and stroke ( See NY Times Article here>). What makes me happy is that this diet allows for delicious meals that are satisfying. The three recipes below are perfect trio for a dinner party, just add the wine! Below, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Peggy Kotsopoulos shares 3 very special Mediterranean
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight’s meal is meatless and delicious! “What I like about this fun Friday Night Bites recipe is that you can literally whip it up in minutes. If you keep leftover rice in the fridge and shrimp in the freezer, you can always substitute in whatever vegetables you have on hand. Make sure you stock soy sauce and sesame oil (the sesame oil is what gives it that Chinese
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we have Gemelli Arrabbiata for you. Arrabbiata means angry in Italian, but you will feel nothing but happy eating this simple to make, spicy tomato sauce over pasta. We paired it with creamy ricotta cheese, that slowly melts into the gemelli. You can mix it through the entire dish if the heat gets too intense. It’s just right for tonight, or any night you want to
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Chinese New Year 2013 is the year of the Snake. The celebration begins on February 10th, which is a Sunday night – so plan to party at home with family and friends. So that you can enjoy the fun, and not be stuck in the kitchen, we have a deliciously easy stir fry recipe for Orange Chicken to share with you. The recipe comes from Carol Kicinski, renowned chef, food writer and gluten-free guru. It’s
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Photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight’s recipe is one of my favorites, especially when Elizabeth makes it! The Orecchiette in this awesome dish, act like little pasta saucers catching the combo of light garlickly onion sauce, peas and sausage creating the perfect bite. This flavorful pasta is light yet satisfying, and just the thing for an easy and delicious Friday Night Bite to enjoy with family or friends. Simple
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image and recipe courtesy of BetterEats.com As we head into the new year and try our best to keep our resolutions for healthy eating, I wanted to share a great resource for healthy eating with you - BetterEats.com. The site has tons of recipes, that are a perfect blend of healthy and delicious – plus many of them are under 500 calories! Here’s a fantastic recipe for Chicken Fricassee With Tarragon to get you started. This is
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During the month of January, we’ll be covering What’s HOT in Food for 2013. Today, we’re embracing #20 on the list of TOP 20 Trends: Food Truck Food or Street Eats. Beef Empanadas are a delicious, and flavorful meal or snack that kids and adults love! I found this awesome recipe at Pillsbury®. It’s super easy – just 20 minutes prep and 20-25 minutes in the oven. Serve with a salad or carrot and
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As you know this month, we’ll be covering What’s HOT in Food for 2013. Today, we’re embracing #12 on the list of TOP 20 Trends: Non-wheat noodles/pasta like QUINOA. You can mix anything you like with quinoa. It serves as an excellent base for vegetables, meat, spices and even fruit. You can serve it hot or cold, and as a main dish, side, soup or salad. It’s as versatile as it is healthy for you!
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How do you soothe a New Year’s Eve hangover? Breakfast food that offers comfort without effort. To that end, Chef Nisa Burns shares three easy hangover-helpers from her book Kitchenability 101 below. Recipes adapted from Kitchenability 101: The College Student’s Guide to Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Food by Nisa Burns, Kitchenability.com Nutella French Toast If you have a soft spot for Nutella, this is a good way to sop up all that alcohol. Sweet, comforting
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It’s time for Friday Night Bites and today we bring you one of our best ‘bake and take‘ dishes for the holidays. Of course you can always stay at home and enjoy it too! The holidays are all about comfort, sharing and good company. So we wanted to create a recipe that was perfect for sharing whether you are hosting or guesting this holiday season. Our Baked Holiday Pasta is just the right dish for
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Here’s special spin on Friday Night Bites… Don’t know what to do with the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? Well here’s your answer, 2 totally delicious recipes from Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay for Hellmann’s® Holiday Tips. Happy Holiday and enjoy! This paella is delicious! I love it, because it’s a hearty one pot meal that has loads of flavor and is easy to make. This will be an addition to my menu repertoire all year
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MAKE, BAKE and SERVE … Emeril Lagasse’s Breakfast Casserole with Broccoli, Ham, and Cheese Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, plus more to season 6 cups broccoli florets (from about 2 pounds broccoli heads) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 ½ cups finely chopped onions 1 ¼ cups (about 8 ounces) finely chopped ham 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 8 cups cubed crusty bread such as French or Italian (1-inch cubes) 8 large eggs,
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With turkey on everyone’s mind this month, I thought I would share this recipe from San-J for Turkey Meatballs. Turkey tends to be dryer than beef, but the BBQ sauce keeps these moist and gives them great taste. Serve the meatballs over wide egg noodles, an Asian spin on the Swedish version. It makes a delicious hot meal on a cold night and the kids love it! TURKEY MEATBALLS Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 2 pounds
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As a very special Friday Night Bites, Elizabeth is sharing her father’s recipe for the perfect Thanksgiving Turkey! Posted by Elizabeth My father has always loved to grill. He would experiment with different types of wood chips, techniques, meats and poultry. When I was in high school, he decided to smoke our Thanksgiving Turkey on the grill. We take our Thanksgiving Feast very seriously and there was a bit of discussion on risking the outcome
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Photo Credit: Copyright Jennifer Leal, Savor the Thyme This is a special guest post from Jennifer at Savor The Thyme. It’s gorgeous and delicious, so make sure to check out her blog for more amazing recipes! I don’t personally know anyone who does not love Pizza. They may not be fans of the standard red sauce with Mozzarella, however, if you think outside the pizza box, there is a big wide world to discover. During
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Photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight it’s our take on a simple scampi. This light yet filling dish is a perfect “Friday Night Bite” recipe. Although it takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, this flavorful recipe will make your guests feel special and your family feel full! Print Garlic Shrimp Linguini – Friday Night Bites Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Italian Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil
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This dish could quite possibly be the ultimate fall/winter dinner party pick for me! We feature it in our book, Plan to Party, and in our Wine Tasting Dinner Party Plan. Braised short ribs have a deep, rich flavor that you can only get from slow cooked comfort food; and they are even better when prepared ahead of time – another reason they are perfect for a dinner party. Serve the short ribs atop creamy
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So many of our friends and family have gone gluten-free this past year. So to ensure that each one of them has an enjoyable experience as a guest in our home and at our table, we’re constantly searching for great gluten-free recipes. The ones that stand out in my experience, incorporate lots of fresh ingredients and are full of flavor. This Chicken Slaw recipe from San-J has both and will make an excellent addition to
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It’s harvest season, and gardens are ripe and bursting with their bounty! So make the most of this delicious time of year with a Garden Harvest Chow Down. Take what you have in your garden, or buy what is left at the farm stand and bring it home. Peppers, onions, zucchini, squash, corn, tomatoes, you name it. Chop it, grill it, sautée it, cook it up anyway you like it. You can add grilled steak
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Sick of the sandwich? At a loss for making one that’s gluten free? Well help is here. This recipe for Sweet Chicken Wrap-Ups is not only gluten free, it fabulous. It’s perfect for a weekday lunch with the ladies, now that the kids are in school. Sweet Chicken Wrap-Ups Created by: Amie Valpone Ingredients 4 Tablespoons San-J Gluten Free Sweet & Tangy Sauce 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced 2
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photo credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and here’s a party dish that’s a favorite in Elizabeth’s house in any season for any reason! I love this dish for a party because it’s fun and festive – a make your own Chicken Fajita Bar. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead of time and then all you have to do is reheat the chicken fajita filling when ready to serve. Have some fun
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Photo Credits: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight’s star is Basil Walnut Pesto Pasta – say that 5 times fast! This is a easy to prepare, deliciously fresh meal, that’s full of flavor. I love that it takes full advantage of all that fresh basil in your garden or at the market this time of year. Serve it with Heirloom Tomato Salad (recipe below) – the sweetness of the tomatoes is
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