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Savor the Sweetness: Easy Honey-Glazed Chicken Recipe for Family Dinners

Easy Honey-Glazed Chicken Recipe Serves 4 Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with our irresistible Honey-Glazed Chicken recipe. This delightful dish is a harmonious marriage of tender, juicy chicken and a luscious honey glaze that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner for two or a … Continued

10 Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes to Impress Your Date

10 Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes to Impress Your Date Get ready to set the mood for a memorable Valentine’s Day with our curated list of recipes to impress your date. From the tantalizing Spritz and Rhubarb Mule cocktails to the luxurious Oysters and creamy Tomato and Vodka Seafood Pasta, these recipes are designed to capture … Continued

Love at First Bite: Air Fryer Donuts Recipe for Valentine’s Day

Bread Machine and Air Fryer Donuts aka Paczki 4 Servings This Valentine’s Day, delight your loved ones with a delectable treat by preparing Air Fryer Donuts, a guilt-free and irresistible dessert that’s perfect for celebrating love and togetherness. These homemade donuts are not only delicious but also quick and easy to make, making them an … Continued

How to Roast a Chicken

How to Roast a Chicken Serves 2-4 Roast chicken may seem like an impossibly difficult thing to cook, but honestly, it’s one of the easiest meals ever. Just a few steps and then pop it in the oven. That’s it! Keeping things clean is the most important part of cooking chicken. Be sure to work … Continued

Slow-Roasted Chicken with Artichokes, Peas, Tomatoes, and Potatoes

A Heartwarming Delight: Slow-Roasted Chicken with Artichokes, Peas, Tomatoes, and Potatoes This Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a heartwarming and flavorful Slow-Roasted Chicken dish that’s perfect for a romantic dinner at home. This recipe combines tender chicken, savory artichokes, sweet peas, juicy tomatoes, and perfectly roasted potatoes, creating a delightful and comforting meal … Continued

Tomato and Vodka Creamy Seafood Pasta

Indulge in Love: Tomato and Vodka Creamy Seafood Pasta Recipe for Valentine’s Day Serves 4 Elevate your Valentine’s Day dinner with a tantalizing Tomato and Vodka Creamy Seafood Pasta from Cedar + Salt, a perfect blend of rich, creamy rosé sauce, flavorful seafood, and a hint of tart vodka. This indulgent dish is a delightful … Continued

Velvety Pasta with Uni Butter Sauce

Uni Butter Sauce with Pasta Serves 4 One summer a ways back, I worked for the winemakers Marilyn Schulze and Giordano Venturi in Cowichan Bay on the east coast of Vancouver Island, while I was studying viticulture (read: doing a lot of hand pruning and training of grapevines, as well as knocking down live wasp … Continued

How to Make a Cheese Board

How to Make a Cheese Board Five cheeses is a good number to start with. I always prefer odd numbers to even numbers when assembling a cheese platter—it just looks better somehow. Here are some types of cheeses you can add. Here in North America a cheese board usually includes many things besides cheese—crackers, olives, … Continued

Rhubarb Mule Recipe

Sip on Love: Rhubarb Mule Recipe for a Romantic Valentine’s Day This Valentine’s Day, add a unique twist to your celebration with a Rhubarb Mule, a delightful variation of the popular Moscow Mule cocktail. The combination of zesty rhubarb and ginger flavors makes this cocktail a perfect choice for a romantic evening. Whether you’re planning … Continued

Spritz Recipe

A Romantic Twist: The Spritz Drink Recipe for Valentine’s Day Elevate your Valentine’s Day celebration with a delightful and easy-to-make Spritz drink from the classic cocktail book, The Five-Bottle Bar. This refreshing and bubbly concoction is the perfect way to toast to love and romance. Whether you’re looking for a special Valentine’s Day cocktail or … Continued

Pink Lemonade Recipe

Pink Lemonade Recipe Makes 11 cups Try Jessica Schacht’s Pink Lemond Recipe from her book The Five-Bottle Bar. The lavender infusion in this recipe makes the lemon juice turn a beautiful cloudy pink! Which is good because it looks like a muddy mess before that. Just trust in the process, and all will be well. … Continued

Mint Lick Mocktail

Mint Lick Mocktail This minty iced tea is a great alternative to a mint julep. INGREDIENTS 10 fresh mint leaves 2½ oz iced tea (or regular tea . . . you are going to ice it shortly) ¾ oz simple syrup 3 dashes aromatic bitters Garnish with sprig of mint RECIPE Smash the ice using … Continued