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Patio Daddio Sangria
It's clearly a little early, but for some reason I had the burning desire to make some sangria. I like wine and sangria is just a great way to lighten up some red wine. It's a winey, fruity, refreshing and festive drink. Oh, and it's brain-dead easy to make. You can use any red wine for this recipe, but I recommend something full-bodied, like a Merlot. You want the wine to be bold enough to stand up to the fruit and ice. As for brands, I really like Barefoot .
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Patio Daddio Tri-tip
Tonight was an excellent case study in that age old axiom, “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” I don't know about you, but I often find that magic happens in the kitchen when there …
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Pear & Fontina Galette
Fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler temperatures, the burst of new color, and most of all, rustic and hearty fall meals. Pears are a plentiful this time of year, and this is a great light dessert that is just as at home on the grill as it is the oven. This recipe is one of those that makes it look like you spent a ton of time, yet it's pretty much brain-dead easy. I tried the recipe both on the grill and baked.
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