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Simple Lime Ceviche
Ceviche is a classic Peruvian dish. Raw fish combined with lots of lime creates a fresh and savory combo. In Peru, chefs and home cooks add all kinds of ingredients to their ceviches like sweet potatoes and corn. This Simple Lime Ceviche recipe sticks to the basics with tomato, red onion, avocado, and cilantro. Ceviche…
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Easy Chimichurri for Steak
Dressing your steak with a fresh chimichurri sauce looks good and tastes delicious, too. Chimichurri is a fresh green sauce or dressing from Argentina. Its bright green color comes from its star ingredient: parsley. Chimichurri adds an acidic and slightly spicy punch to your steak that cuts through the fat and flavors of a good…
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The 6 Best Bars on Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street in New Orleans is notorious for its nightlife. Bourbon, as we’ll call it, isn’t for the faint of heart. The drinks are strong, the music is loud, and the party doesn’t stop until 3 a.m. You will have a blast bar hopping down Bourbon, but it’s even more fun if you know where…
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New Orleans 3-Day Weekend Itinerary
New Orleans is a perfect weekend destination. A three-day weekend gives you enough time to explore the city while still taking it slow. How much you get done depends on how much partying you plan on doing. This three-day weekend itinerary is a framework that can act as your starting point to plan your trip…
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The Weekender New Orleans Guide
New Orleans gets a bad reputation. It’s known for partying too hard and hard-hitting hurricanes that have devastated the city. But since Hurricane Katrina and the pandemic, New Orleans has bounced back and blossomed. From the French Quarter to the Garden District, New Orleans has charm. New Orleans may be a little rough around the…
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How to Plan a Trip to Mardi Gras
There ain’t no party like a Mardi party. Mardi Gras is the best time to visit New Orleans because of the nice weather and endless celebrations. Going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a bucket list trip, but between the parades and shifting dates, it can be an intimidating one to plan. In this…
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The Dip Bowl: How To Host a Dip Party
“Instead of the Super Bowl, regular, non-athletic Americans around the country compete in the Dip Bowl, a competition to see which dips are the best for snacking on while watching grown men tackle each other on the world stage.” If the snacks on Super Bowl Sunday get you more excited than the big game playing…
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Caramelized French Onion Dip
The original French Onion Dip is neither French nor has any real onions. It was developed by an American chef in the 50s who dumped an envelope of Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix into sour cream. This is still the classic way to make French Onion Dip. It’s stupid easy and doesn’t require any…
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Turkey Burger Sliders for the Game
Sliders are meant for snacking, especially during football season. These Turkey Burger Sliders are a simple crowd-pleaser that comes together in no time. They’re a great addition to a summer BBQ or Super Bowl spread. Compared to regular hamburgers, turkey burgers need some love. This Turkey Burger Sliders recipe focuses on the turkey burger patties…
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No-Fry Crispy Chicken Wings
The ideal Super Bowl party spread has chips, dip, and chicken wings. But, wings can prove to be problematic. Everyone wants to eat ’em but no one wants to make ’em. Why? Is it too daunting to compete with your local sports bar? Or are you scared to start a fire when frying with hot oil?…