Food & Drink
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Top Romantic Places to Enjoy Valentine’s Day in North Texas
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and one of the best ways to celebrate with your special someone is to enjoy a delicious meal from a romantic North Texas restaurant or celebrate at a fun venue with the whole family. It’s so important to pick the right place! To help guide your decision making, here are a few establishments that have outstanding food and great vibes to foster the perfect date! Asador will offer a three-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner February 14 from 5PM to 10PM. Asador is also offering the same Valentine’s Day dinner for service industry and other professionals who work Valentine’s Day on February 15 from 5PM…
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All-in-One Lasagna #RGLasagna
Red Gold All-n-One Lasagna This lasagna is a family favorite! You better keep an eye on it, as Garfield the Cat may try to steal it away. 😉Ingredients 1 lb Italian sausage 1/2 cup water 1 (28 oz.) can Red Gold Crushed Tomatoes 2 (14.5 oz.) cans Red Gold Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 (16 oz.) box traditional lasagna noodles 1 (15 oz.) ricotta cheese 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded Tillamook Garlic White Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook sausage over medium heat, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. In large mixing bowl…
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MasterChef Junior Casting in Dallas for Season Two
I have some AWESOME NEWS! MasterChef Junior is now casting children ages 8 – 13 to participate in its second season. The Fox show — which was my family’s favorite this past Fall – hosted by Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, and Graham Elliot — is offering open call auditions in Dallas and Los Angeles on January 25, 2014. While the season premiere date hasn’t been announced yet, the FAQ says selected kids will need to be available for eight weeks of filming from March 10, 2014 to May 2, 2014. Wondering if your kid has what it takes? Watch last season’s winner 13-year old Alexander Weiss blowing away the judges along…
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Cornbread Muffins
Cornbread Muffins *Batch Cooking Recipe* Use applesauce and almond milk to make these dairy-free cornbread muffins with chopped pecans adding texture and flavor. Leftover muffins can be frozen. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup H-E-B Almondmilk, Unsweetened 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup honey 1 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup Nature’s Eats Texas Grown Pecan Halves, chopped Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat standard muffin tin with butter. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, flaxseed, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate small…
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Origin Naturally Transforms into Full-Service Local Eatery
Origin Kitchen + Bar recently opened yesterday at 4438 McKinney Ave, next to Sushi on McKinney. I had the privilege to taste some of their menu items for a media tasting. First thing you noticed when you walk in is the clean, fresh design of the restaurant, where you can sit at a table, booth or dine at the bar. You also have the option to sit at the Chef’s Table, where you can watch Executive Chef Jeff Smith and his team create menu items. Origin features rustic California-inspired cuisine that will serve dinner, with a bistro-style breakfast, lunch and coffee bar. For starters, I ordered the Grass Fed Beef…
