Baked Creamy Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Baked Creamy Cajun Shrimp Casserole
The first time I made a shrimp casserole, I burned the top so badly it looked like a campfire accident. ...
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Arepas con Queso: The Soulful Corn Cakes of Latin America

Arepas con Queso
I still remember the first time I bit into an arepa con queso. The outside was golden, crisp, almost whispering ...
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Crispy Zucchini Scarpaccia: A Thin Tuscan Treasure

Crispy Zucchini Scarpaccia: A Thin Tuscan Treasure
I still remember the first time I bit into scarpaccia at a tiny trattoria in Tuscany. The plate arrived looking ...
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Tater Tot Appetizer Cups

Tater Tot Appetizer Cups
It always starts the same way—somebody’s late to the party, you’ve been fussing with trays and dips, and suddenly you ...
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Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls
I’ll tell you the first time I made these. It was late summer, the air smelled faintly of dry grass, ...
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Fresh Sweet Kiwi Lemonade – Tart, Sweet & Refreshing

The first time I tried kiwi in a drink, I didn’t quite trust it. Kiwi in a glass felt a ...
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DIY Chick-fil-A Lemonade – Sweet & Tangy at Home

DIY Chick-fil-A Lemonade
Ever notice how one sip of Chick-fil-A’s lemonade can stop you mid-sentence? Like, everything else in the room suddenly fades, ...
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Pineapple Mango Rum Punch – Tropical Party Favorite

Pineapple Mango Rum Punch – Tropical Party Favorite
I still remember the first time I made a batch of Pineapple Mango Rum Punch for a summer barbecue. The ...
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Piña Colada Sangria – A Tropical Twist on a Classic

Piña Colada Sangria – A Tropical Twist on a Classic
Ever sip something so good it made you pause mid-sentence, like the drink just stole your attention away from the ...
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Cherry Margarita – Sweet & Tart Cocktail

Cherry Margarita – Sweet & Tart Cocktail
There’s a moment in summer when the air hangs heavy, the heat presses down, and the only sensible cure feels ...
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