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Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

So often when you are done with your recipe that you bought your big container of ricotta for (and you always buy the bigger one because it is more cost effective that way), you still have ricotta left and you don’t know what to use 

Antipasto Skewers

Antipasto Skewers

When you are “Entertaining Elegantly” – it does not need to be stuffy or stuck-up or difficult! Throwing your food “on a stick” is a great way to have beautiful presentation, easy to grab goodies, that everyone will love! Make skewered antipastos for your next 

Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken

I love the flavors of good Caribbean food and the Jerk Seasoning in authentic cuisine is nothing like you can buy in a bottle. Although I must admit – the use of more than just a couple of habaneros really scared me (and I warned the family that our dinner might be way too spicy to eat), but in the end it was just the perfect level of heat for all to really enjoy! Thank goodness, I could not have been happier with the end results!

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Mexican Orzo Salad

Mexican Orzo Salad

Pasta Salad: good on the side or perfect for a light meal. There are so many different types of pasta salad, how do you choose just one!? This Mexican Pasta Salad is delicious enough to count as a light summertime meal while still being healthy 

Whipped Strawberry Jello Jiggler Shots

Whipped Strawberry Jello Jiggler Shots

* 21 and Up only beyond this point * 4th of July A time for Stars and Stripes and Flags and Freedom and Fireworks and Celebrations

“Trix are for Treats”

“Trix are for Treats”

“Silly Rabbit, Trix are for Kids” … well they aren’t just for kids today!

The Slogan for this post is now “Silly Baker, Trix are for [Rice Crispy] Treats”

Many of us grew up on Rice Crispy Treats (if not at home often then we craved them on the rare occasion that we did get them). There is just something magical about the sugary sticky mess with a crunch that the cereal and the marshmallow create. With these Crispy Treats we take that sugar-overload to the next level as we use Trix instead of Rice Crispies for not only more sweetness but also a super fun burst of color!

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