Hot Spinach, Artichoke and Cheese Dip

Hot Spinach, Artichoke and Cheese Dip

Who doesn’t love spinach and artichoke dip? Every time I serve this dish or see it served at parties, there are never any leftovers. This version is cooked on the stove top without any baking time (unless you want a crusty top), so it’s not only delicious, it’s simple to prepare. Ingredients: 1-10 ounce package […]

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Zesty Guacamole

Zesty Guacamole

Avocados are one of my favorite foods and use them in many different dishes, even desserts! One of my all time favorite dishes to fix with avocados is definitely the mighty guacamole. I use guacamole as a dip with tortilla chips or vegetables and I also use it as a topping for fish, chicken and […]

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Creolina’s Crawfish Bisque

Creolina’s Crawfish Bisque

Creolina’s was a wonderful Cajun restaurant in downtown Fort Lauderdale near my former place of employment. All its food was wonderful, but the crawfish bisque was outstanding. I was able to get the recipe after it closed and sharing it so you can get addicted to it also. Note that you could use gulf shrimp […]

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Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque

I recreated this comforting Tomato Basil Bisque from the awesome version I used to love at the now-shuttered Dan Marino’s Town Tavern, a popular downtown Fort Lauderdale restaurant. While it uses canned tomatoes, the vibrant punch of flavor from the fresh basil makes this soup taste like it’s made from farm-fresh tomatoes. Fun fact: It […]

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Aspen Social Club – New York, NY

Aspen Social Club – It’s part Colorado ski lodge, part sexy South Beach.  The space is beautiful.  The entryway looks like you’ve arrived at a slope side cozy restaurant with its log home look- and-feel.  The dining room is appointed in whites and features amazing rawhide banquettes that have a Danish feel.  Drastic contrast to […]

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