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Roasted Chickpeas Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Lemon Wine Vinaigrette

By Christina Thomas 6 Comments

California Dreaming, Picnics and Wine Pairings. As a CK Mondavi & Family Wines Ambassador, I’m happy to share my easy and healthy Roasted Chickpeas Mediterranean Salad with a rich and vibrant grilled lemon white wine vinaigrette. It's perfect for Spring and Summer picnics (or in Florida - all year round!). All opinions are my own. As always, I only share with you … [Read more...]

Everything But The Kitchen Sink Paella

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Everything But The Kitchen Sink Paella Recipe by Tapa Toro Orlando and GoEpicurista.com

Easy Paella Recipe using leftover ingredients perfect for Spanish Theme Party and National Paella Day How do you use get creative in the kitchen? I’m a big fan of “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” recipes where you use whatever mishmash of ingredients you find in your fridge or pantry. (Here’s my epic ‘Kitchen Sink” cookies.) Tapa Toro, my favorite Spanish restaurant … [Read more...]

Cheesy White Party Guide

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Host an Easy Cheesy White Party with cheese and drink pairings, menu and decor tips perfect for a casual picnic or chic gathering. Content by GoEpicurista.com

White Party Cheese & Drink Pairings and Tips for a casual picnic or chic gathering! Looking for ideas to host a fun white party or picnic? Read along for tips to keep the entertaining easy, and the party epic. The white theme helps to keep it simple or go all out. Your choice. I recently hosted a "Cheesy White Party" in partnership with VisitCheeselandia.com and … [Read more...]

Southern BBQ Meatball Sliders

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Give Meatball Sliders a Southern twist with this easy appetizer recipe perfect for game night! Rosina Artisan Smoky Maple Bacon Meatballs are tossed in sweet spicy BBQ sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese, sautéed caramelized onions, and extra crispy bacon (because we all love bacon!) then sandwiched between fluffy buttermilk biscuits. We are taking BBQ Meatball Sliders to the next level! Recipe by GoEpicurista.com using frozen meatballs, frozen biscuits and ready made BBQ sauce.

Meatball Sliders with a Southern Twist, Easy Delicious Appetizer for your Big Game Party! Are you a fan of meatball sliders? You’ll love this recipe with a Southern twist. Rosina Artisan Smoky Maple Bacon Meatballs are tossed in sweet spicy BBQ sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese, sautéed caramelized onions, and extra crispy bacon (because we all love bacon!) then … [Read more...]

Epic Kitchen Sink Cookies and Wine Party

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Epic Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe with Christmas theme chock full of flavor and texture goodness with dried cranberries, pistachios, peppermint candy, white and dark chocolate, potato chips and mini pretzels. Paired with CK Mondavi Wines. Recipe adapted from Milk Bar Compost Cookie recipe by GoEpicurista.com

"Everything But The Kitchen Sink" Cookies - the only cookie recipe you'll ever need. Cookies and Wine - ‘Tis The Season! Check out expert pairing tips learned from Riana Mondavi from CK Mondavi and Family and a versatile “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” cookie recipe that will help you create a million different types of cookies for an epic cookies and wine … [Read more...]

Spooky Voodoo Rum Punch

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Spooky Voodoo Rum Punch Recipe with Bacardi Rum and Sprite and Tips for an Easy Tropical Inspired Halloween Party

This post is intended for an audience of adults age 21 and older. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc., BACARDÍ® and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #TrickYourTreat #CollectiveBias This Passion Fruit Rum Punch Cocktail Paired with a Sweet & Spicy Pizza is All You Need for a Tasty and Easy Halloween Party with a Tropical Twist If … [Read more...]

Epic Wine and Cheese Party Tips

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Epic Wine and Cheese Party Tips with GoEpicurista.com

Follow These Tips for Easy Entertaining with Wine and Cheese Wine and Cheese is easy entertaining at its best! Simple, elegant and always a crowd pleaser.  It's all you need to get friends together and have a good time. It's such a classic pairing that "Wine and Cheese" even have their own holiday! July 25th is "National Wine and Cheese Day." Although it's common … [Read more...]

Grilled Peach Blueberry Four Cheese Summer Pizza

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Grilled Peach Blueberry Four Cheese Summer Pizza by GoEpicurista.com paired with CK Mondavi and Family Wines

Enjoy The Lazy Days of Summer with this savory Grilled Peach Blueberry Four Cheese Pizza Recipe and Wine Pairings   Pizza and Wine. Is there a better combination for dinner during the warm lazy days of Summer? It feels like a million degrees outside.  Fresh and light flavors are a must! Ripe peaches and blueberries make great summer desserts but I discovered they are … [Read more...]

Easy Entertaining: Espresso Martini Recipe

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Easy Entertaining with Mitchell's Fish Market Espresso Martini Recipe with www.goepicurista.com

Celebrate Any Day with this Easy Espresso Martini Recipe!   National Martini Day is June 19th and National Espresso Day is on November 23rd, if you celebrate these kinds of things. It seems there is a food holiday every day of the year. Celebrate today! I do believe these fun food holidays give us a reason (excuse) to get together with friends and enjoy a nice … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Shrimp Farro Salad

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Mediterranean Shrimp Farro Salad recipe by GoEpicurista.com

Follow the Mediterranean Diet with this Easy Travel Inspired Salad and Wine Pairing   It's time to celebrate! I checked off a BIG "Make Someday Happen" moment from my list and finally went on that Mediterranean Cruise I've been dreaming about for decades. This epic trip inspired my Mediterranean Shrimp Farro Salad recipe and the wine pairings below which are … [Read more...]

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