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Chef Rafael and event planner wife Toni in Wow Worthy Food Workshop sharing the joy of cooking and art of entertaining

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Would you like to learn how to make light and fluffy pumpkin muffins just like Starbucks? Starbucks makes pumpkin cream cheese muffins every year that are only available from September to November as part of their fall menu. However, if you enjoy pumpkin and cream cheese flavors as my wife and kids do, you don’t […]

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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Alfredo sauce, especially homemade alfredo sauce, can seem like something only restaurants can make right, but with the right ingredients and some time in the kitchen, you can quickly whip up your own deliciously creamy, tasty and rich alfredo sauce at home! My kids were asking for pasta a few days back. This sauce is […]

Butternut Squash Alfredo Sauce

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What do you get when you cross Mediterranean spices and flavors of exotic seafood? You get this seared octopus recipe; that’s what! And it’s easily one of the best seafood dishes you’ll ever make. It’s not for everyone, but you might enjoy it if you give it a shot. It’s been one of my kids’ […]

Mediterranean Seared Octopus

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Whether you’re looking for a vegan entree to serve your guests or you just need a perfectly-balanced side dish to go with a grilled steak or your chicken thighs confit, this Moroccan vegetable couscous is going to blow your mind. It’s warm and spiced, healthy and delicious, and so versatile. It doesn’t matter what you’re […]

Moroccan Vegetable Cous Cous

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moroccan vegetable couscous

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How to Make Chicken Confit in Olive Oil When you think of confit, does something fancy and expensive come to mind? Confit is a cooking method from France that is all about slow cooking food in fat and salt until it becomes this delicious, indulgent dish. You can usually find confit served in French bistros […]

How to Make Chicken Thighs/Legs Confit in Olive Oil

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Everyone knows the famed charcuterie board. You may have even mastered building a charcuterie board with a wow factor. Charcuterie boards, a go-to choice for hosts since their popularity boom in 2020, are tried and true. No doubt, the 15th-century French chefs knew what they were doing when creating these delicious plates. But, it’s time […]

WOW-Worthy Food Boards: Tips & Themes

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kentucky butter cake

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Some things just never go out of style, and this sweet, old-fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake is one of them! It’s sweet and syrupy and so simple it might just blow your mind. If you’re a pound cake lover, then you NEED to try this recipe! There’s something special about this buttery-soft cake. As a dessert […]

Kentucky Butter Cake

elegant entertaining

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The candles are lit. You raise your crystal wine glass for a toast. The dining table is set to match a perfectly coordinated, themed evening of entertainment. Homemade dishes are tastefully on display, and their smells fill the room. As you raise a toast with your friends and family, you feel grateful for this gorgeous […]

Elegant Entertaining: How to WOW Your Friends & Family

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elegant holiday hosting

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The holiday season is one of the best times to host fun gatherings and celebrate with those you care for the most, your family and friends. It is also a perfect time to show off your cooking skills. Hosting this holiday for most of us probably  means you want your guests to feel warmly welcomed […]

Holiday Hosting: How to Welcome Friends and Family Elegantly & Effortlessly

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