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It’s true love, I tell you. And I can’t wait to go back. While Porto was downright lovely, it was Lisbon that truly stole our hearts and filled our stomachs (or should I say, filled our hearts and stole our stomachs? Either way.) We spent 4 nights in this sunny capital city, friendly and colorful and utterly charming (although the city’s iconic ‘seven hills’ aren’t quite so charming when you’re verging on hangry and the restaurant you want to go to is at the top of one of aforementioned hills....

Ingredients 2½ tsp salt 2½ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 2½ tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp rosemary, minced 2½ lbs tri-tip roast 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ⅓ cup red wine vinegar ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp whole grain mustard 4 ciabatta rolls, grilled/toasted or roll of choice 1 cup creamy horseradish sauce 1 cup red onions, sliced and lightly caramelized...

Let’s face it, cheesecake recipes never come out right on the first try, and require at least 2-3 tests (or in this case, 4) before they are deemed post (and photo) worthy. And if you’re a household of two people, well, that’s a lot of cheesecake to consume on your own. Even making half-size cheesecakes for the first couple tests, it’s still more than the two of us can (or want to) eat....

How does one wrap up Thanksgiving? In true Lindsay-fashion, I figured I’d start with dessert first. I found this recipe months ago. And despite the fact that Taylor is a traditionalist and hates me messing with his beloved pumpkin pie, I couldn’t not make it. I mean, triple-chocolate pumpkin pie? Hello. Also in true-Lindsay fashion, the crust was a disaster (I have yet to have a Thanksgiving without a pie-crust disaster of one sort or another)....

Ingredients 2 lbs venison backstrap 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp liquid smoke 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper, cracked Preparation Cut the backstop, loin, or favorite cut of venison into 1-inch thick steaks if not already done. Using a sharp knife, trim all the silver skin from the meat. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir well until the salt dissolves....

2 cup confectioners’ sugar ¼ cup hot orange juice 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 tbsp orange rind, grated Add hot orange juice and melted butter gradually to the sugar. Whisk well. Add freshly grated rind of orange. Whisk well. Pour over cake to top. Sugar: 30g : Calories: 146kcal Carbohydrates: 31g Fat: 3g Fiber: 1g Potassium: 16mg Protein: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 34mg Vitamin A: 141IU Vitamin C: 5mg...

Ever heard of it? Originating from Northern Italy, this cornmeal-based food will soon be a fam-favorite! It brings comfort and soul to the dish, which is why it is often referred to as Italian grits. Recipes with polenta are so easy, you’ll be an Italian polenta pro in no time! You may be wondering: What to do with polenta? Polenta is perfect for a whole meal or as a side dish....

Perhaps due to its close proximity to incredible tomato and mozzarella producing regions, perhaps just because they have had more time to practice! If you’re looking to make some great Italian food from the comfort of your own kitchen, then look no further, here are 30 of the best easy Italian recipes. 1. Chicken Cacciatore Chicken Cacciatore is rich and hearty comfort food that is sure to be a family favorite....

Whether you’re a fan of vodka or prefer to spice up your glass of eggnog with something a bit more daring, these 31-holiday cocktail recipes are just what the man in the big red suit ordered! Elevate your holiday hosting game with these delightful Christmas drinks. But first, before we get started, let’s answer some of the most commonly asked questions about these spirits that are sure to the sleigh....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped, packed 2 tsp lemon peel, grated, packed 1 clove garlic, peeled ½ cup unsalted butter, (1 stick) room temperature 1 lb campanelle , (trumpet-shaped pasta) fiori, or fusilli pasta Preparation Finely chop parsley, lemon peel, and garlic in processor. Add butter and process until well blended. Season parsley butter to taste with salt and pepper. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite....

Quiche is a satisfying meal whether enjoyed for brunch, lunch, or even dinner (seriously, you know our feelings on breakfast for dinner so this should be no surprise). This vegetarian cheese & caramelized onion version hits all the right notes. This recipe was created in partnership with Roth Cheese, award-winning cheeses made in Wisconsin with milk from local family farms. Now available at a store near you! When it comes to brunch, I used to be all about the sweet....

Thumbprints are one of my all time favorite cookie recipes, and this chocolate pistachio one is no exception; dare I say I love it even more than my go-to jam-filled thumbprints? Chocolate shortbread paired with a creamy pistachio filling takes this old favorite to a whole new level. Rewind to last year in Venice when three gelati a day was not an unusual occurrence. But out of all the cups and cones and scoops, the one that stuck out the most was the Manet flavor from SuSo (called that, I assume because it is truly a work of art)....

2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/3 onion, chopped 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp. lime juice 2 jalapenos, seeded, de-ribbed, and chopped 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl. Chill for 15 minutes prior to serving. Sugar: 2g : Calcium: 9mg Calories: 16kcal Carbohydrates: 4g Fat: 1g Fiber: 1g Iron: 1mg Potassium: 154mg Protein: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 88mg Vitamin A: 626IU...

Ingredients ¾ lb lean stewing beef 1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed 8 oz mushrooms, pack sliced 3 cups tomato sauce, no-salt added 1 large onion, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 small red potatoes, quartered 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 Bay leaves Preparation Coat a 4 quarter crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add vegetables, followed by black-eyed peas, bay leaves, beef, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce....

Post includes Weight Watchers points. Sloppy Joes Are Easy Comfort Food Even better is that this full of comfort food flavor treat is made entirely with budget-friendly pantry staples so you can quickly whip it up for weeknight suppers, summer cookouts, impromptu lunches, and more. Serve these in some Homemade Dinner Rolls along with some Southern Slaw , or Crispy Tater Tots or Crunchy Instant Pot French Fries. Using frozen ground beef, frozen veggies, and defrosted buns makes this an easy panty meal that you will come back to again and again....

Ingredients 400 g sushi rice, cooked 4 dried seaweed sheets 100 ml mirin 100 ml soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 cucumber 1 avocado 250 g salmon fillets 1 sweet potato 2 tbsp wasabi paste 6 flour 2 eggs 6 tbsp panko breadcrumbs 150 ml vegetable oil sushi ginger soy sauce wasabi paste Preparation Quarter and deseed the cucumber then cut into matchsticks. Halve and pit the avocado and cut the flesh into slices....

Ingredients ½ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed ½ cup sugar 2 cups water 6 cups vanilla ice cream lemons, sliced, for garnish Preparation Mix lemon juice and sugar together in a pitcher until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add water to dilute and chill. Into a blender, add lemonade and ice cream. Blend until smooth and divide among 3 cups. Garnish with slices of lemon and serve. Related Video

Suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Frozen hashbrown potatoes in the oven don’t need to be thawed, so there is no need to plan ahead. Just pop the patties in the oven, and you’ll have a hot and crispy potato side dish in about 20 minutes. For more easy freezer to oven recipes, check out my Roasted Frozen Brussel Sprouts and this How to Cook Frozen Corn on the Cob post....

For Cupcakes: 1½ cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp. salt 4 fl oz white chocolate, chopped ⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, room temperature ½ cup plain greek yogurt, room temperature 2 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup whole milk, room temperature For Buttercream Frosting: 1¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature 4 cup powdered sugar 2 tbsp heavy cream...

Why heat up the kitchen? It’s a great summertime side dish that can be thrown on the grill along with the St.Louis Style Ribs! Try our Smoked Chicken Wings! Grilled Parmesan Corn On The Cob Shuck the corn. In a small bowl mix the olive oil, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place each piece of corn on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Brush with the oil mixture, generously sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese all over the corn and wrap tightly....