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Victoria's Mexican Chopped Salad

I had a lot of leftover beef tenderloin that I decided to use in a delicious Mexican Chopped Salad.

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Chicken Drumsticks In Ponzu Sauce

After the holidays I am a bit “cooked out” so I think about easy and healthy ways to prepare meals. Over the past year I’ve been making weekly trips to my local Japanese market seeking out interesting cooking ideas.

Victoria's Healthy Pasta Salad

If you’re tired of cooking and want to lighten up a bit try making this Pasta Salad. It’s easy to make and is delicious. Happy healthy eating!

Fagiolini Dell’Occhio Con Contenne

Fagiolini Dell’Occhio Con Contenne, also know as Italian Beans and Pork, is a wonderful hearty winter dish that should do a good job of getting you through this snowstorm.

Victoria's Gluten Free Raspberry Muffins

A gluten-free diet has been shown to relieve fatigue, “foggy mind,” and abdominal pain even in those without Celiac Disease.

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Japanese New Year

In Japan the New Year celebration is called “nenga.” The Japanese observe nenga by eating osechi ryouri (New Year’s dishes), going to hatsumoude (first shrine visit), and decorating houses with ornaments like kadomatsu (pine tree decoration).

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

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Victoria's Seven Stylish Bar Drinks

Some like their cocktails sweet and fruity; others want them brisk and sour; and martini lovers are in a class by themselves. Keep these recipes in your repertoire and you’ll be covered no matter whom you’re hosting.

Grilling Beef Tenderloin

Beef Tenderloin is the most tender and most expensive cut of beef. Tenderloin tends to lack that beefy flavor that most people crave. I think that grilling it provides that extra flavor kick that makes the whole adventure worthwhile.

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Victoria's Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Black-eyed peas are gaining popularity beyond the south. They have a rich and nutty flavor. You decide how much dressing that you want to use in this recipe.

Victoria's New Year’s Menu Ideas

If you’re having a New Year’s Eve party or just want to prepare a nice family dinner here are some tasty menu ideas that can help you plan a perfect start to the New Year!

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Caviar

Every New Year’s Day my husband and I make sure to have delicious caviar to ring in the New Year.

Caesar Salad

The Original Caesar Salad was created during Prohibition; a popular spot for a night out was Caesar’s Palace in Tijuana, Mexico. On the evening of July 24, 1924, Caesar Cardini had just about run out of food.

Victoria's Haricots Verts With Sliced Shallots

Good beans can take from 2 to 10 minutes to cook, depending on the variety and the stage of development. Those that require the least amount of cooking time are the best.

Victoria's Vegetarian Lasagna

If you’re not eating leftovers then give my delicious vegetarian lasagna a try. Make a big batch and eat it through the weekend while continuing to enjoy spending time friends and family.

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Victoria's Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

I LOVE Red Velvet anything! Red Velvet screams christmas. Surprise your guests with these awesome little delights.

Victoria's Roasted Potatoes & Mushrooms

This side dish is unbelievably delicious! I made it last night and actually ate it for my main course. Whether you’re having vegetarians/vegans for the holidays or you just need a unique and tasty side dish to go with your meal.

Victoria's Tagliatelle With Seafood

Growing up my family never ate meat on Christmas Eve. We always had oyster stew, which, I have to admit; I didn’t appreciate until I got older. My husband is Italian and we are both Catholic so we continue the no meat Christmas Eve tradition.

Victoria's Sanding Sugar Shorties

These slice and bake shortbread cookies, topped with sanding sugar, are crisp, and have a sandy texture that brings “home for the holidays” right out of your oven. I love these cookies and by the way the dough is really good to nibble on too.

Victoria's Christmas Vanilla Cupcakes

We’ve had a bit of snow as of late and I thought that it was about time I post my Christmas Vanilla Cupcake recipe. The holidays are not just for baking cookies.

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Victoria's Super Duper Peanut Butter Fudge

I have always been a big peanut butter fan so I created Super Duper Peanut Butter Fudge. This fudge is creamy and absolutely delicious. If you have someone in your life that is big on peanut butter then you may want to whip up this fudge.

Christmas & New Year’s Dinner Menu Ideas

Whether you’re having a cocktail party or preparing dinner, the holiday season is the time to gather with friends and loved ones and reflect on the year gone by, and talk about the year to come.

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Prep your Marketing now to enjoy the Holidays!

Victoria's Walnut Peach Apricot Thumbprint Cookies

Finely chopped walnuts add a deep, nutty flavor to classic buttery thumbprint cookies. I used a mixture of peach and apricot jam, but you can use any jam you like. Just don’t use jelly.

Italian Christmas Cookies

My mother made these crumbly powdered sugar coated cookies every Christmas. They are easy to make and I am thrilled to be able to share a few of my family’s holiday recipes with you.

Homemade Limoncello

Last month I was in Rome on a culinary tour. Along with having delicious Amaro after dinner I had delicious and refreshing limoncello, which by the way, was much better than the bottled stuff available back home in New York.

Vegetarian Baked Orzo With Goat Cheese

Make this quick vegetarian holiday side dish. It’s, quick, easy and can be made ahead. This side dish can also be served as an everyday main dish.

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