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10 Ways to Make Dinners at Home More Special

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Buy a Good Bottle of Wine

You don't necessarily have to buy the most expensive champagne, but if you want to make your special occasion dinner at home even fancier, go for a wine that you'd normally order when dining out. Most wines are commonly marked up at restaurants anyway, so if you're lucky enough to find them at your local grocery or liquor store, they'll probably be a bargain in comparison!

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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas

These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
  • 4 Tortillas
  • Cheddar
  • Salt, to taste

METHOD:

  1. Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
  3. Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
  4. Enjoy!