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Grilled Peaches with Ricotta
There are so many ways to serve grilled peaches, sweet or savoy. Tonight we had them savory with my husbands perfect baby back ribs. ...

Mandi Casey
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Italian Pasta Salad
Ahhhhhh summer! I believe we are all planning on either entertaining or being entertained. So whether you are the host or are asked to...

Mandi Casey
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Tomato Butter
It’s not quite tomato season here yet, but I found some nice Campari tomatoes at Costco this week. And you know when you buy at Costco...

Mandi Casey
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Fava Beans
I was thrilled when I found these at Lees Farmers Market. Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are a springtime crop that is grown and...

Mandi Casey
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Summer Peach Salad
The mix of the sweet from the peaches, saltiness from the prosciutto, the peppery flavor from the arugula and creaminess of the burrata...

Mandi Casey
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Savory Watermelon Bites
Perfect for a summer cookout, or just wine on the back porch with friends! This appetizer is simply cubed seedless watermelon, stacked...

Mandi Casey
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Filomena Sauce
I made this delicious sauce that I really kind of just threw together. So when thinking of what to name it, I thought why not honor my...

Mandi Casey
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Potato Gnocchi
I wish I had learned this a long time ago when I attempted to make my Grammy Filomena’s gnocchi and it was a disaster. Bake the...

Mandi Casey
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Strawberry Pie
Who remembers Shoney’s? It originated in Charleston WV in 1947. Soon after the name was changed to Big Boy Restaurants, then changed...

Mandi Casey
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Ricotta Meatballs
Meatballs are a classic comfort food, and very versatile. Too often meatballs come out dry & tough. Y’all know I go on and on about...

Mandi Casey
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Chicken Paillard
Paillard is an older French culinary term referring to a quick-cooking, thinly sliced or pounded piece of meat. Chicken Paillard is a...

Mandi Casey
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Strawberry, Shrimp and Arugula Salad
Y’all asked for something light for new recipes! It’s strawberry season so I incorporated sweet berries, with peppery arugula and fresh...

Mandi Casey
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Salmon With Prosecco Sauce
OH wow, just WOW. This one was really good and I think you will like it. Great flavors, and not a heavy meal. Easy and quick week...

Mandi Casey
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Meatloaf Muffins
Y’all know I love to make my meatballs with turkey, but making meatloaf with turkey tonight was life changing. Again, the reason I love...

Mandi Casey
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Oma’s Crab and Artichoke Spread
This is a decadent and versatile appetizer, served either hot or cold. I like it cold because thats the way Oma serves it! Its perfect...

Mandi Casey
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Whipped Ricotta
I had some leftover ricotta and leftover heavy cream from other recipes, so I threw this one together. It was delicious and light! 1 1/2...

Mandi Casey
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Ricks Killer BBQ Chicken
My husband is the king on the grill, both gas and charcoal. I love his BBQ leg quarters. A leg quarter is the thigh and leg together. ...

Mandi Casey
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Everyday Vinaigrette
This is the only dressing I use on my salads. It’s not only healthy, but the flavors are intense. I will even make up my own in a...

Mandi Casey
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Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Not all Italian food is pasta! The bistecca alla fiorentina (beefsteak Florentine style) is an Italian Steak made of young steer that,...

Mandi Casey
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Chicken Cutlets
The word cutlet has originated from the French word côtelette, and was first known to be used in the year 1682. Since then, it has found...

Mandi Casey
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