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Meatless 7-Layer Tostadas are a spin on the traditional 7-layer dip you’ve probably had at a party or 2 in the past.  Instead of serving the 7-layers in dip form, you assemble the layers on crispy tostadas and serve as the main course.  They have delicious flavor, great texture, and can be customized for various tastes. The recipe can be found here. I like to use refried beans, guacamole, seasoned sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes, green onion, and black olives.  I will admit, all my ingredients are store-bought.  You can prepare homemade refried beans and guacamole if you prefer.  I like the simplicity and efficiency of store-bought from time to time 🙂 Start by preparing the ingredients.  Chop the tomato, slice the green onion, and black olives. Add the refried beans to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Add the taco seasoning … Continue reading

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Are you ready for some football? Getting together with family and friends on the weekend is a fun and spirited way to celebrate fall while cheering on your favorite team. There are so many games to watch and plenty of creative food options to choose from. We are gearing up for the big Viking / Packer game this weekend so I wanted to share some of our favorite football snacks. These were a hit for past games so I’m sure there will be some repeats for the game this weekend! I am not someone who can pass up sweets so I started with the most important part…dessert 🙂 I made chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate covered Oreos that I decorated to look like little footballs. Both are super easy to make! Start by lining 2 baking sheets with wax paper (this helps with easy clean-up too). Then melt 1 package … Continue reading

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This is a crazy busy time of year with cookie exchanges, parties, potlucks, holiday celebrations and family gatherings and food is at the center of it all. There is no need to panic but planning is essential to keep stress to a dull roar so you can enjoy the festivities. A Christmas cookie exchange party is a great way to spend time with friends and family and the bonus is leaving the party with a wonderful selection of cookies! If you’re hosting you need some easy appetizer recipes or to make it super easy, serve a cheese board. We pinned some beautiful cheese boards to inspire you, even more inspiring is that our The Big Cheese event has begun with a perfect selection of products and cheeses to have available in the frig and pantry for cheese boards or easy last minute entertaining. A fabulous finger food appetizer is our Blue … Continue reading

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