my coworker and i recently were in houston for a conference. what does houston boast besides being the birth city of beyonce? it just so happens that they've also got a little taste of atl in the mix with a new restaurant called state of grace by ford fry. so naturally, bey + ford fry food = yeah, we had to go.
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cacio e pepe style broccolini
cacio e pepe, the traditional italian pasta dish literally meaning "cheese and pepper" is making a big comeback lately. so, i decided, why let pasta noodles have all the fun?
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leek + potato soup with cheesy garlic croutons
everyone loves a good "throw it together" soup, and this one is just that. in a total of 45 minutes you can go from drab to fab in the soup department of your kitchen.
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beer cheese dip
one of the first cooking equations i learned as a young gal was that beer + cheese = heaven. add a fluffy, golden french bread bowl for dipping? you'll be the number one invite on everyone's super bowl party guest list.
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roasted acorn squash with brown sugar and nutmeg
the holidays are stressful on just about everyone (yes, even that perfect relative who always seems to have everything together), especially when it comes to cooking. whether you're the adventurous host who's responsible for the entire feast, or just one bringing a random dish, let this great side dish squash those cooking fears away.
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