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Lowcountry Cold Boiled Shrimp
Sometimes I get a hankering for some simple shrimp. It’s easy but you have to watch it. Shrimp cooks quickly. The secret is to take them...

Mandi Casey
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Warm Marinated Olives
This recipe brings olives to a whole new level. Marinated olives are high in healthy fats. You will often find these on the menu at...

Mandi Casey
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French Country Chops with Dijon Potatoes
Occasionally if I come across a real find at the store, I plan a recipe around it. The carmelized onions by Divina caught my eye, then I...

Mandi Casey
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Pasta con Salsiccia e Cime di Rapa
Sounds so fancy but it’s really pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe. The Italian name for this broccoli is rapini. It is widely used in...

Mandi Casey
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Kale Caesar Salad
I know you can buy the pre packed Kale Salads. They are convenient and actually really good. But I decided to make my own recently and...

Mandi Casey
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Pommes de Terre Sarladaises
Otherwise known as potatoes cooked in duck fat. It is an absolute classic of south-western French cooking. It features potato seared in...

Mandi Casey
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White Bean Dip
This is so good, you will want to lick the bowl! In addition, it’s good for you! This appetizer can make a light meal for sure, add a...

Mandi Casey
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Nutella Bites
I don’t want a lot of dessert after a big meal, so bite size sweets are exactly what I like to serve. These little nibbles are the...

Mandi Casey
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Noni’s Eggplant Parmesan
No matter how you spin it, making eggplant parm takes time. Long ago, I would egg, flour and breadcrumb each piece, fry it in 5 inches...

Mandi Casey
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Mediterranean Salad
It’s time to lighten things up people! This is just fresh, colorful, crunchy and good. You can eat this alone or add some seared...

Mandi Casey
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Omi’s Macaroni and Cheese
It’s expected, almost demanded, from our family for Omi to bring her famous Mac & Cheese to a family function. It’s so decadent, and...

Mandi Casey
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Southern Corn Bread
You wont ever make cornbread again after you make it this way. It’s so moist and luscious, the perfect accompaniment to a southern meal,...

Mandi Casey
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Roasted Veggie Salad
Just because you are cleaning up your eating a bit, doesnt mean you need to sacrifice flavor! I love roasted veggies and I make a ton of...

Mandi Casey
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Sarah’s Sassy Deviled Eggs
No matter how much food we have at our get togethers ( and there is always a lot), these get devoured first! My daughter in law started...

Mandi Casey
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Cacio e Pepe
If you need a simple pasta dish for the holidays, or anytime, this one satisfies everyone, even the picky eaters! Perfect at the last...

Mandi Casey
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Cranberry Jalepeno Cream Cheese Spread
I stayed with a good friend last week while I was traveling and she made this. Y’all, this was one of the most delicious things I have...

Mandi Casey
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Lamb Chops
I don’t buy lamb often because good lamb is hard to find. Occasionally I will find abeautiful rack of lamb. I like to slice them into...

Mandi Casey
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Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta
With party season upon us, I try to eat healthy in between the cookie exchanges and holiday events. I found some amazing healthy pasta at...

Mandi Casey
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Noni’s Turkey Bolognese
This is a healthier version but is certainly not lacking in flavor. Cooking low and slow will marry the beautiful flavors so well, you...

Mandi Casey
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Noni’s Thanksgiving Dressing
I experimented with my southern and Italian roots. I hit it this one out of the park! Moist, flavorful, and savory. You can easily...

Mandi Casey
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