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EASY Perfect PEACH COBBLER

Perfect Peach Cobbler

Italian-Hotdog-eat-Like-Home-Pasta Sauce

Italian Hot Dogs with Just Like Home

Citrus Salad with oranges, olives and a lime vinaigrette

Springtime Citrus Salad with Olives and Lime Vinaigrette

The Best French Onion Soup

The Best French Onion Soup

Charcuterie Workshop AND SPRING ENTERTAINING

Workshop: Spring Entertaining and Elevating your Charcuterie Boards

Join me, Krista DeSocio for a hands-on workshop to learn the art of spring entertaining, along with tips and tricks on how to elevate your charcuterie boards.

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Shrimp, corn on the cob, potatoes and andouille sausage in a foil packet

Shrimp Gumbo Foil Packets

This Shrimp Gumbo Foil Packet is probably one of the top 5 dishes I’ve ever made – my husband and I loved it that much! I was stuffed beyond capacity so much to the point I had to lay down – lol! But I couldn’t stop eating!

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White FISH TOSTADAS

White Fish Tostadas

This flavorful dish is from Veracruz, a Spanish-founded city on the Gulf of Mexico coast. Being the signature dish of the region this meal takes tostadas to a whole new level of flavor and indulgence.

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SHRIMP IN BRANDY SAUCE

Shrimp Penne Pasta with Pink Brandy Sauce

Seafood, pasta and sauce! What’s not to love?! This sauce is a lovely balance between a red

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Krista

Hello, my name is Krista, but my friends call me Tata or Kiki. Welcome to my food blog! I like to cook (and occasionally bake) foods that aren’t complicated but not boring either. I don’t always get it right but I’ll never hide the fails.

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RECIPES EVERYONE IS MAKING!

Sauteed shrimp with tomatoes, onions and

Southern Shrimp and Grits

Italian_San Francisco_ Cioppino_Fishermans Stew_2

Italian Cioppino / Fisherman’s Stew

In a cast iron skillet there is a layer of pureed black beans, then cooked chorizo, melted cheese, tomatoes and chopped red onion.

Black Bean Chorizo Dip

3 Cheese Mac and Cheese

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