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Dijon Mustard Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, and with just a little love asparagus goes from good to spectacular. Dijon mustard always adds a gourmet touch while a quick roast in the oven at high heat intensifies all the flavors. Dijon Mustard Roasted Asparagus is a quick and easy vegetable side dish that will make…
Easy Gouda Mac and Cheese
In my book any day is a good day for homemade macaroni and cheese, and the good news is you don’t need a culinary degree or a southern grandma at your disposal to make it at home. One of my favorite reasons for making mac and cheese from scratch is the ability to change up…
Simply the Best Homemade Chocolate Sauce
There are few desserts that aren’t made better by a drizzle of rich decadent chocolate sauce. Before you go reaching for that brown squeeze bottle you should know that making chocolate sauce from scratch is quick, easy and worlds better than anything you can buy from the store. Using a few simple ingredients you probably…
Vieux Carre Cocktail
When I think of Mardi Gras I can’t help but think of New Orleans, and when I think of New Orleans my mind inevitably goes to cocktails. Now New Orleans is home to a number of signature cocktails including the Hurricane and the Sazerac, but one of my favorites is the Vieux Carre. A little…
Italian Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno)
Few things satisfy a hungry crowd quite like a casserole. If that casserole has layers of rice, meat sauce, gooey melted cheese and classic Italian flavors? Even better. This Italian Baked Rice Casserole, or Riso al Forno, is classic Italian dish that everyone is sure to love. The Casual Foodist contains affiliate links, when you…
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Caramelized Banana Bread
You know what makes banana bread even better? More bananas. This banana bread gets a double dose of bananas with the addition of slices of bananas caramelized in brown sugar and butter layered throughout a traditional banana bread. This simple, but easy step takes your banana bread from good to over the top delicious. More…
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