“Pandora’s Box” Fully Loaded Gourmet Nachos

A lip smacking quasi-Mexican finger food! Make your own Toasted Tortilla Chips—the foundation of nachos! Oh sure, you can purchase the salty ‘cardboard’ chips passed off as tortilla chips at grocery stores, but these homemade chips are by far the way to go and they’re a much healthier version!

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“Quid Pro Quo Butter Your Bread on Both Sides” Grilled Garlic Bread

In this recipe, garlic is roasted in the oven, resulting in a mellow, somewhat smoky, caramelized treat that can be eaten as is, mashed into a paste for dressings, sauces or tossed in salads and of course garlic bread!

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“Playing Against Bad Odds Russian Roulette With the Heart” Frozen Grapes, Red Wine and Chocolate

Ahhh. The classic poutine, invented in Quebec, Canada, with crispy French fries smothered with gravy & cheese is a transcendent culinary experience in every way! You’ll be tempted to eat it all…you’ll see.

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“Don’t Fall in Love with Potential” Turkey with Onion Sage Stuffing and Homemade Pan Gravy

We’ve got to sit down and ’talk turkey’ (over this delicious turkey) —get this thing wrapped up and quit messing around.

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