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Carlos and Ricardo Amaral show off their popular dish Moqueca Mineira, a fish stew featuring an authentic Brazilian sauce.

The Flavor: Food With a View, Carlos Brazilian International

The Amaral brothers keep customers coming back to Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine with authentic Brazilian flavors and a scenic overlook of Roanoke.
Strawberry Cake

The Wannabe Chef: Strawberry Cheesecake Cake

The hubby loves cheesecake (so do I!), and I figured it would make for a delicious springtime dessert. I was right. Learn how to make your own strawberry cheesecake cake with our adapted recipe!
Sausage balls

The Wannabe Chef: Sausage Balls

The classic ingredients are sausage, sharp cheddar cheese and Bisquick. But I added a twist this time, throwing in some delicious cream cheese. Yum!
Taco Zuccini Boats

The Wannabe Chef: Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats are chock full of veggies, protein and flavorful Mexican spices.
Sweet Potato Nachos

The Recipe: Two Birds – One Stone

A new year has rolled around again – quickly, I might add – which means two things. It’s time for the old “eat healthier” resolution…and the Super Bowl. So, I sought out a recipe that would work for both: Sweet Potato Nachos.
Chili

The Wannabe Chef: Chunky Chili

Cocoa powder in chunky chili? Believe it! Try out this chunky chili recipe made in your slow cooker during cold months!
Spanish meatballs

The Lazy Baker: Spanish Meatballs

These meatballs are so flavorful and tender, they're going to disappear before your eyes.
Baked Alaska

The Wannabe Chef: Baked Alaska

The coolest part about Baked Alaska is the fact that it’s baked. Ice cream in the oven? Yep. Apparently, the meringue serves as insulation, so while it browns in the oven for a few minutes, the ice cream doesn’t melt.
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College Cook: Mini Apple Pies

The trick to living in a college dorm on a college budget, is exactly how do I replicate a homemade, out of mom’s oven onto the kitchen table in a dorm room?
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The Wannabe Chef: Preacher Cookies

Preacher cookies. No-bake oatmeal cookies. Whatever you call them, this is definitely a recipe you can easily pull together if you need a quick dessert.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into