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Herb Roasted Pork Loin with Port Wine Sauce Reduction

              The holiday season has descended upon us, which means we will be hosting and celebrating indoors alot. Hello dinner parties! If you need a fancy dinner party recipe my Herb Roasted Pork Loin is the perfect dish! Whether it’s a promotion dinner, posh dinner with friends, or holiday dinner, this dish is sure to …

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

When the holidays come around, my family loves to focus all their energy on holiday dinners. So much so, that on the morning of Thanksgiving and Christmas, no one eats. Maybe a bowl of cereal, if you’re lucky, but generally holidays mornings are a fend for yourself type of occasion. Well, a few years ago …

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Best wine pairings for the holidays

The holidays are right around the corner and us wine lovers know that the wine selection is just as important as the food selection. Pairing the right wine with your dinner selection can take your dining experience to the next level. During the holidays we have enough on our plate. We’re juggling table arrangements, glassware, …

Overnight Cajun Turkey Brine

I’m sure this goes without saying, but 2020 has been quite a year.  No figure, I wanted to make the Thanksgiving holiday extremely special for my family. With so many ups and downs of the year, we still had so much to be grateful for. Am I wrong for wanting to add an amazing holiday …

Cajun Baked French Fries

I’m a potato lover, I may or may not have mentioned that over a million times before. Lately, my potato cravings have drifted me towards the fried and slightly salted variety, French fries. While I love a good fry, I try to avoid fried foods when I can. You know, with all the food and …

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Beginners Guide: Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon                                                                                                What do you think about when you hear Cabernet Sauvignon? Besides having difficulty pronouncing it ( don’t worry we’ve all been there) probably not much. It’s pronounced Cab-er-nay Saw-vee-nyon, by the way. Well never fret, here is my beginners guide to Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is a popular dry red wine …

Shiraz Simmered Bratwursts

We’ve all tried beer brats before, right? Well, not too long ago I got the crazy idea to try wine brats. I know sounds a little weird, but hear me out. There are certain wines, like Shiraz, that pairs well with grilled red meats such as bratwurst. Since they pair so well with each other, …

Ranch Patty Melt with Spicy Sautéed Onions

Sometimes I get in a nostalgic foodie moment and I want favorites from my childhood. Patty melts are one of those favorites.  I distinctly remember the first time I had a patty melt. My grandma had picked me and big brother up from school and treated us out to an early dinner. She ordered a …

Graham Cracker Crust

I am totally one of those people that think homemade is hands down the way to go. When it comes to my dessert pies, the same sentiments apply. When in a hurry, I have used store bought but after the first bite I immediately regret not leaving enough time to make my crust from scratch. …

Easy No-Bake Fruit Tart

Today, I looked at the calendar and had an unnerving realization, summer is quickly coming to an end. Naturally, like any normal foodie, I’ve been working around the clock to fit in my fav summertime recipes before the sunny season gets away from me. The first thing that pops into my mind when I think …