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Outdoors with open flames, family and good food is the epitome of summer. Sure it can get a little hot (that’s what the chilled wine is for), but the heat gets washed away when the scene and company is just right.

There& …

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen. 

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Rosemary Grilled Shrimp

The grill is lit and the guests are on their way. There’s a party happening in your backyard and the finger foods need to be top-notch.

Shrimp is one of the easiest ingredients to prepare. This …

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen. 

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Any other “fancy” fans out there? Oh, good! I’m not the only one.

Niceties are a guilty pleasure of mine. Things that are pretty, dainty, unique and elegant are my jam. Not to say I’m not drawn towards …

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen. 

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Charcuterie, this word is like none other, especially when it is accompanied by cheese, wine and the weekend.

A properly created meat and cheese board is a dining treasure. There is a delightful sensation when bites of salty, …

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

This year for Easter I want to make something that is comforting, is make-ahead friendly and reminds me of past family gatherings.

My Aunt Linda has a chicken casserole recipe that the entire family has swooned over for decades. Still to this day, when anyone talks of “Amy’s Favorite Chicken Casserole” there’s a …

Seafood Gumbo

After a delightful culinary trip to New Orleans, 10 years ago, I had a hankering for homemade gumbo. Never having made gumbo I dived into the world of Cajun recipes, gleaning little bits of inspiration from multiple sources. One recipe used butter for the roux, another the more commonly used vegetable oil. Some recipes called for okra, others tomatoes. The …

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Caesar salads have never really been on my radar until three years ago. What exactly happened that turned the tides in my salad world? Eli.

It was then that my three-year old son became obsessed with Caesar salads. …

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Dinner doesn’t need to be daunting. It should be an experience where you improve your craft as a Creative Dinner Creator.

That’s the way I view it at least, and as the kids get older and the schedules seem to …