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My favorite dishes. And of course my favorite cocktails, with or without food.
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Dishes I like locally but have duplicated myself
 
Cajun Creole
 
Seafood
 
Meats
 
Restaurants
 
Cocktails

Dishes I like locally but have duplicated myself

 
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Oxtails can be prepared many ways, but I prefer Jamaican jerk style with butter beans. If in the DC area check out Jerk At Nite and D'Ranch
Jamaican Oxtail Recipe - Allrecipes
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Absolutely love this place. Anyone else have any recommendations for great pho?
Phở Viet
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As a kid, my grandmother introduced us to lamb by making ground lamb burgers. She seasoned it so well that we thought we were eating ground beef. As I got older she taught me how to make lamb chops and leg of lamb. One trick she added was a side of m...
Garlic and Herb Lamb Chops (VIDEO)- NatashasKitchen.com
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This is becoming a family favorite. Not a big fan of feta cheese, but I love the flavors of the fresh mint and lime honey vinaigrette paired with the watermelon and cucumber.
Watermelon Salad with Feta, Cucumber and Mint
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So growing up my PaPaw made various versions of chili but the one consistent add was corn chips at the bottom of the bowl. My childhood comfort food.
Best Classic Chili Recipe - How to Make Easy Beef Chili
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One of my favorites. The flavors excite my taste buds.
Tandoori Chicken Recipe (Smoky Restaurant Style)
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My comfort food 😋
Curry Chicken: Recipe for a Flavorful Comfort Dish
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Best place locally D’Ranch in Landover
Homemade Jollof Rice Recipe | Kitchen Favorite Rice Dishes
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I absolutely love a great Marguerite pizza. Sweet Roma tomatoes and basil. The best
BEST Homemade Margherita Pizza
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Cajun Creole

 
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Some people aren’t a fan of gumbo but I love my West-East Texas/Louisiana roots
Seafood and Okra Gumbo - Spicy Southern Kitchen
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I’ve had several different recipes. One of my favorites
Shrimp and grits
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Seafood

 
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My brother in law makes an awesome paella. Any suggestions for places to try in the DMV area?
Spanish Paella Recipe - Tastes Better from Scratch
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If you know you know. I’m a seafood lover to the core.
Cajun Seafood Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce
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I’m a seafood gal. My mom says I’m going to turn into crabs one day
Seafood Stew Recipe | Ina Garten
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Meats

 
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My favorite cut. Made right it will melt in your mouth
Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib Recipe - Allrecipes
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Restaurants

 
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One of my favorite places in Palm Springs. The atmosphere and food is fabulous
Wilma & Frieda: We serve comfort food with a twist!
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When I go home to Texas, this is one of my stops.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
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If you’re from Maryland then you know 🫶
Mike's Restaurant & Crabhouse - Seafood Restaurant in MD
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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Harris Crab House
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My go to place for Peruvian chicken. Any other recommendations?
Home | Menu | Order Now | Sardi's Peruvian Chicken
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My favorite Japanese steak house. The food, the ambience and remnants of my childhood in Okinawa
Hanabi Japanese Grill & Bar
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Cocktails

 
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Your classic margarita goes great with an Latin dish or a girls get together
Classic Margarita with Tequila & Grand Marnier
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A summertime favorite at your favorite restaurant or a girls trip. Just like Vegas, what happens during a girls trips stay with the girls trips.
Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita Recipe - Allrecipes
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I love chocolate. I have also learned how to perfect a chocolate martini. Fabulously delicious.
Chocolate Martini - Preppy Kitchen
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This is tasty with or without your favorite tequila, vodka or rum.
Watermelon Lemonade - Cooking Classy
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Officially called bourbon buzz, this is mild, not overbearing. Delicious indeed.
Bourbon and Coffee Liqueur - The Revolver - Creative Culinary
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I normally add a combination of robust and sweet red dessert wines to get the balance and taste I’m looking for.
Easy Traditional Red Sangria | Minimalist Baker Recipes
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I love lemons. This is a refreshing drink anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
Perfect Lemon Drop Martini Recipe - Inspired Taste
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Mix in a little jalapeño and this is one of my summer favorites. Enjoy
Shop Refreshing 1800® Ultimate Watermelon Margarita
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Nice size cocktail for one or two. Adding to the summer get togethers. 🥰
Mai Tai Cocktail with Cruzan® Rums | On The Rocks
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Great after dinner great
Classic Irish Coffee Recipe
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Year round favorite that’s refreshing and good for you.
Pineapple Skin Ginger Turmeric Tea
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Pineapple and honey together 🥰. Here’s a nice cool summer cocktail.
Cocktail Recipes + Tips | The Pineapple Bourbon Honey Sour is a tropical yet ...
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One word - yummy!
Eyes - 🍑 Tito's Vodka Frozen Peach Cocktail 🍑 Ingredients: 2 oz ...
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Desserts

 
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I am a berry girl. Any berry I love, but one of my favorite desserts is blackberry cobbler. I have fond memories of picking them from the yard and my grandmother creating magic.
Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe - Allrecipes
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My absolute favorite dessert I love to make. Sometimes I add other flavors like rum or bourbon to the mix along with different glazes to top it off. It’s a favorite among my family and friends.
best sour cream pound cake recipe - Divas Can Cook
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Coffees

 
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My absolute favorite thing outside of collecting Starbucks mugs
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
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The smell 🥰. The taste 😋
Bourbon Coffee Co. | Barrel Aged Bourbon Coffee | Whiskey Coffee
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