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Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

December 29, 2019

Gambas al ajillo make an excellent party appetizer or light dinner. Garlicky shrimp with crushed red pepper and parsley is a classic Spanish appetizer. Served with a crisp white wine, it makes an excellent addition to a tapas party, as do Spanish-style marinated olives and tortilla española.

Whether you are serving this as an appetizer for a fancy New Year’s Eve party, or as a nibble for a summer BBQ with a glass of wine, this Spanish garlic shrimp recipe is great for any occasion.

You can increase the portion and have it for a light dinner with a piece of crusty bread for soaking up all the delicious juices.

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White Wine Spritzer with Blood Orange Soda

December 28, 2019

A white wine spritzer is the perfect party drink any time of the year. It’s light and refreshing, which makes it a great cocktail for holidays when you are enjoying parties, but don’t want to overindulge. Wine spritzers are a great choice if you are trying to watch your calorie intake while still being able to enjoy a wine cocktail.

Blood oranges are in season during the winter months, as is most citrus. If you can’t find blood oranges, regular oranges or cara cara oranges make a great substitute.

blood orange white wine spritzer cocktail

photo: kab photography

A blood orange spritzer makes a great holiday drink. They are quick and easy to make, not too sweet and they are light and citrusy.

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Langostino Recipe for Warm Lobster Rolls

August 3, 2019

Try this langostino recipe for a twist on a traditional warm, buttered lobster roll. Simply sauté langostino tails in a bit of butter and capers, then spoon into buttered and toasted rolls for a delicious and easy summer treat. If you’re a langostino lover or you just want to try something new for dinner, you can find all of my langostino recipes here. We love them and hope you will too!

Check back often friends, because there will be new langostino recipes coming at you very soon!

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Dinner Divas Menu Plan: Week 120

August 2, 2019

Dinner Divas Menu Plan provides a week’s worth of dinner recipes plus 2 bonus recipes each week. Our meal plans feature mostly healthy dishes that won’t take all day to cook, because no one has time for that during the week.

Get your pen and paper ready (or your phones!). We’re here to help you plan dinner for the week ahead! We hope this meal plan makes your life a little easier, provides you with some inspiration and helps you get dinner on the table.

On the menu plan this week, the dinner divas are bringing you delicious dinners and yummy extras. We have two excellent bonus recipes, plus easy weeknight dinners like salmon niçoise salad.

Lately, it’s been too hot to cook some days. We’ve been eating salads for dinner at least a few times a week, like this grilled chicken taco salad. Looking for more salad inspiration? Check out my favorite summer salads.

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Langostino Lobster Roll Recipe

July 30, 2019

Langostino lobster rolls are a quick and easy version of a traditional lobster roll. They are also less expensive to make and there are no shells to crack. The langostino salad comes together in about 10 minutes, so you can enjoy this delicious langostino lobster roll any time a craving strikes. Langostino recipes are delicious and easy, like these rolls! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

This summer classic is perfectly at home for backyard gatherings and picnics at the beach.

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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

July 28, 2019

No bake lemon cheesecake parfaits make a delicious spring and summer dessert. These parfaits are made without gelatin or condensed milk. Just a handful of ingredients whipped together and layered into individual glasses for a sweet, tart, lemony treat.

No bake cheesecake bars are on of my favorite treats for a crowd, but having individual servings are great for those times when you want your own dessert.

Berries are a natural match with lemon and I found absolutely beautiful raspberries at the market, so I used them here for a bit of color. You could swap out the raspberries for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or any summer fruit that you like.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 119

July 26, 2019

Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan provides a week’s worth of dinner recipes to bring everyone back to the table. Our meal plans feature mostly healthy dishes that won’t take all day to cook, because we all have busy lives.

Get your pen and paper ready, we’re here to help you plan for the week ahead! We hope this meal plan makes your life a little easier, provides you with some inspiration and helps you get dinner on the table.

On the menu this week, the dinner divas are bringing you delicious dinners and yummy extras. We have recipes that celebrate summer, like two blueberry desserts, plus easy weeknight dinners like Greek Chicken salad.

Looking for some fun ways to cool off this summer? Check out my drinks page with both adult and kid-friendly beverages. I’ll be adding new drink recipes all summer!
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Easy Summer Cocktails

July 21, 2019

As the temperatures climb, the need for a cold drink becomes a necessity. While a tall glass of iced tea is lovely, sometimes a boozy beverage is where it’s at. These 30 easy summer cocktails will have you sipping on a refreshing libation in no time.

You’ll find everything from wine cocktails to frozen bourbon here, so snag your spirit of choice and let’s toast to the summer!

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Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 118

July 19, 2019

On the menu this week, the dinner divas are bringing you delicious dinners and yummy extras. We have recipes that celebrate summer, like that cherry chutney and those ice cream sandwiches, plus easy weeknight dinners like 30 minute chicken thighs and muffaletta sandwiches.

Looking for some fun ways to cool off this summer? Check out my drinks page with both adult and kid-friendly beverages. I’ll be adding new drink recipes all summer!

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18 Best Summer Drinks (Non-Alcoholic)

July 14, 2019

Summertime means cold drinks and lots of them. Here are 18 of the best summer drinks to keep you hydrated all summer long. Whether you are a hosting a backyard BBQ or having a baby or bridal shower, you can’t host a party without drinks.

Summer gatherings usually involve a crowd and you want to have a variety of drinks available. That means offering alcohol-free options beyond water and soda, like some of the delicious beverages we have on this list.
Booze-free beverages don’t have to be boring. Just look at the color of this drink, wouldn’t you want a tall glass of that? Non-alcoholic drinks aren’t just for kids. You can make some pretty tasty beverages for grown-ups too and they won’t even miss the hooch.

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