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Stories tagged: Audrey Alfaro

UPDATED: Mon., July 8, 2019, 4:55 p.m.

Dorothy Dean presents: Do you like piña coladas?

Observed annually on July 10, National Piña Colada Day celebrates that deliciously creamy concoction made with pineapple, coconut cream and rum. It also is the national drink of Puerto Rico.

UPDATED: Mon., July 1, 2019, 5:29 p.m.

Dorothy Dean presents: Carne asada on the grill

Full of vibrant Mexican flavors, carne asada is steak that has been marinated and grilled. It’s thin sliced against the grain and typically served with warm tortillas and pico de …

Dorothy Dean presents: Sun’s out, slow cooker ribs are out

Calling for a rack of ribs, liter of Coca-Cola and a cup of barbecue sauce, this recipe for slow cooker ribs couldn’t be any simpler. And since they’re made in …

UPDATED: Tue., May 7, 2019, 5:54 p.m.

Dorothy Dean presents: Meringue roses are an elegant and edible Mother’s Day gift

Ignore the countless displays of flowers for Mother’s Day this year and give Mom something more personal and special: meringue roses. They’re elegant and edible, too!

Dorothy Dean presents: The solution for overripe bananas? Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bananas, oatmeal, and chocolate chips, (and a bit of shredded coconut for good measure) combine to create a cookie so delicious, it’s addicting.

Dorothy Dean presents: Take the chill off with slow-cooker Mexican chili and jalapeño-cheese corn bread

Slowly cooking chili allows all the flavors to develop and meld together, while simmering the meats and veggies to tender, tasty perfection.

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019, noon

Dorothy Dean presents: For National Margarita Day, here’s a twist on a classic

Today is National Margarita Day. Enjoy.

Dorothy Dean presents: Strawberry cream puffs are simply divine

Impress your Valentine with this dreamy dessert.

Dorothy Dean presents: zucchini ‘sushi’

Zucchini “sushi” is a low-carb and fun play on traditional sushi, using ribbons of zucchini in place of the seaweed wrapper, nori.

Dorothy Dean presents: Beef Wellington

Don’t let Beef Wellington scare you. It’s basically prepping and assembling four components.

Dorothy Dean presents: Saltine Toffee Bars

Butter, brown sugar, saltines and chocolate – yes, only four ingredients – combine to create saltine toffee so crisp and delish, you will not be able to stop eating it.

Dorothy Dean presents: Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

This creamy pumpkin custard is full of the warm flavors of fall and topped with a crisp, caramelized sugar layer that is such a delight to crack into.

Dorothy Dean presents: Day-After Thanksgiving Turkey Dips

Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most anticipated meals of the year, and one that truly keeps on giving. And by that, I mean giving you leftovers for days. But …

Dorothy Dean presents: Sweet Potato Pecan Crisp

Say hello to sweet potato pecan crisp – luscious, crunchy and insanely delicious. Like eye-rolling delicious.

Dorothy Dean presents: Everything Bagel Dutch Baby

Everything but the Bagel Seasoning is everywhere these days, including on this Dutch baby.

Dorothy Dean presents: Blue cheese stuffed burgers with Buffalo wing mayo

This big burger isn’t for the faint of heart.

Dorothy Dean presents: Strawberry-Poppy Seed Salad

Cling to summer with this vibrant and oh so pretty salad.

Dorothy Dean presents: perfecting pancit bihon

Pancit translates to “noodles,” and bihon are thin rice noodles. It’s a flavorful one-pot dish.

Dorothy Dean presents: Zucchini brownies so good you won’t even know they contain a vegetable

Zucchini never tasted so good. (That is, you can’t actually taste it in this recipe.)

Dorothy Dean presents: Teriyaki Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

The salsa is a mixture of pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice and seasonings. It’s fresh, crisp, sweet and a pinch spicy.

Dorothy Dean presents: Get grilling with rosemary-ranch chicken kebabs

Summer grilling doesn’t always mean hamburgers and hot dogs.

Dorothy Dean presents: Sweet-tart take on tiramisu perfect for summer

The best part: there’s no baking involved.

Dorothy Dean presents: watermelon daiquiris to beat the heat

This summer cocktail is as refreshing as they get.

UPDATED: Mon., July 23, 2018, 11:42 a.m.

Dorothy Dean presents: Chinese Chicken Salad serves up flavor and crunch

This vibrant and fresh salad is loaded with moist chicken, crisp romaine, shredded cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, juicy mandarin oranges, slivered almonds, sesame seeds and crunchy wonton strips.

Dorothy Dean presents: Aussie Bites

Aussie Bites are a delicious, nutritious and addicting bite-sized snack. For this copycat recipe, all the magic happens in a food processor.

Dorothy Dean presents: Red, White and Blue Berry Trifle brings a light touch to your July 4th menu

This Red, White and Blue Berry Trifle is a delicious, and vibrantly patriotic, celebratory cake.

UPDATED: Thu., June 28, 2018, 10:32 a.m.

Dorothy Dean presents: Lemon-Blueberry Poppy Seed Cake serves up a slice of sunshine

It’s bursting with bright, zesty lemon flavor, pops of blueberries and a bit of poppy seed crunch.

Dorothy Dean presents: Garlicky gyoza, or Japanese dumplings, pack plenty of flavor

Gyoza are Japanese-style dumplings that hail from their Chinese counterpart, jiaozi, more commonly known as potstickers.

Dorothy Dean presents: Strawberry crostini celebrates the season’s flavors

Crisp, toasted crostini are topped with a mixture of strawberries, bacon, pecans and feta, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil.

Dorothy Dean presents: Filipino-style barbecue chicken

Chicken thighs are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, pineapple, brown sugar, fresh aromatics and spices, then char-grilled to sweet and savory perfection.