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November 5, 2021
Touchdown Treats
Are you ready for some football? Or raise your hand if you care more about the food being served at a football party than the game itself. My hand is stretched high! Sure, the game is fun to watch, and I enjoy the comradery of being with friends and rooting for our team, but I also enjoy salty snacks and some gourmet grub while I’m being entertained 🙂 I want to share with you some recipes that will be perfect for your next football party! Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Bread Bowl Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites 4 Dip Sheet Pan with Pull Apart Bread Cookies & Cream Football Dip Let’s start with the Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Bread Bowl. First off, this is amazing and 2 of us can devour the whole thing if we skip dinner. Just to paint a picture … Continue reading
October 25, 2021
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are simply the best! They are mini pizza pockets filled with pizza sauce, melted cheese, and other ingredients of your choice. Pizza Rolls are best served hot but also reheat well for lunch or a snack, if you have any leftovers. The recipe can be found here. Start by laying out the egg roll wrappers on the counter. I think one package contains about 16-20 egg roll wrappers. I like to use the entire package. These are quick and easy, and make nice leftovers, but you can make as many (or few) as you like. Position the egg roll wrappers in the shape of a diamond. Add 1 Tbsp pizza sauce to the bottom third of the egg roll wrapper. Top with 1-2 Tbsp shredded cheese, then any additional toppings of your choice. We like to have pepperoni with black olives and Canadian bacon with … Continue reading
October 21, 2021
Baked Feta & Vegetable Pasta
Not too long ago, I hopped on the TikTok trend where you bake a block of feta cheese with cherry tomatoes and when done, toss it with cooked noodles for a light and refreshing pasta. It was a HUGE hit in our house so I figured I would try it again but with a few changes. The original recipe is for Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta but the recipe I’m going to share with you today is for Baked Feta and Vegetable Pasta. The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the feat in the center of the baking sheet. This recipe calls for a block of feta but if it’s OK to use crumbled if that’s the only available option at the grocery store. Just pile it high and try to keep it as … Continue reading
October 17, 2021
Menacing Meals
Halloween is fast approaching – are you ready? We sure are. Halloween is a month-long celebration at our house. We decorate early, spend 31 days gorging on candy, watch every Halloween movie possible, and make some fun themed treats to enjoy. I want to share with you some of my new Halloween recipes and ideas for this year. Each is fairly customizable and will be sure to put your friends and family in a mood to celebrate. My first Halloween idea is for a Char-Spookery board. This is a traditional charcuterie board but with a spooky flair. To be called a charcuterie board, it must contain meat. Otherwise, it’s just a plain old board. What I like about charcuterie boards is how easy they are to put together and how customizable they are. Choose 2-3 meats, 3-4 cheeses, some fruit, nuts, olives, and maybe a few pieces of chocolate, and … Continue reading
October 10, 2021
Apple Harvest
We are in the midst of apple season in MN has some of the best orchards around! Prime apple picking is mid-to-late August through late October and makes for a wonderful family tradition! Our family went to a local apple orchard recently and it was a blast. We enjoyed some delicious apple treats, took a nice walk through the orchards, picked out a pumpkin to bring home, and just had an all-around good day. Most people have a favorite kind of apple but with so many varieties to choose from, I think it’s hard to pick. And different kinds work for different recipes, so you have the option to sample different flavors while you cook and try out new recipes. Not everyone has time to spend at an apple orchard or doesn’t have any locations close to home. In that case, you probably swing by your local grocery store to … Continue reading
October 8, 2021
Prosciutto & Arugula Baguette Sandwiches
Baguette sandwiches are my new favorite thing! There is something about a baguette that makes you feel like you are in a French café, sipping cappuccino, and enjoying local fare. They are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside and make for a great sandwich. Prosciutto & Arugula Baguette Sandwiches make the perfect meal. The prosciutto is salty, the cheese is sharp, and the arugula adds some fresh flavor. Pair it with some mustard or mayonnaise and jam, and you are set! The recipe can be found here. Start by making the sandwich spread. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and mustard. This gives the sandwich a spicy and tangy taste. You can use only mayonnaise or only mustard or neither, but I like the flavor of both combined. Next, slice the baguette in half. Each half will make one sandwich. Or you can slice … Continue reading
October 5, 2021
It’s Pumpkin Spice Season
It’s that time of year…. fall…. or pumpkin spice season, as some like to call it. I did a little research on the fall phenomenon that is pumpkin spice and was quite intrigued by my findings. Did you know that pumpkin spice earned its name because it was originally used in cakes and pies that contained pumpkin? I didn’t but McCormick (the seasoning brand) started marketing the spice to save consumers the effort of having to make their own homemade version and could instead buy the spice at their local grocery store. Pretty cool, huh? The spice mix is generally a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes allspice. I admittedly have all these spices in my cabinet but understand that not everyone else does, so I can make homemade pumpkin spice if needed, but something the store-bought version is easier 🙂 I also learned that cravings for … Continue reading
October 3, 2021
Sheet Pan Nachos
Make tonight’s dinner a fast and fun meal that’s completely customizable with sheet pan nachos! These are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser and are super easy to make. Simply layer your toppings, bake, and enjoy! One big plus of these is they only take one pan to make so clean up is a breeze, and the pan doubles as the serving vessel so you can simply dig in and be satisfied in no time. I have 3 recipes to share with you today: Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Nachos As mentioned previously, these would make for a great weeknight meal. Otherwise, serve them at a football party, birthday party, weekend cookout, holiday party, etc. The options are endless! The recipes make a large enough quantity that you can feed a crowd. Let’s start with Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos. These are … Continue reading
September 30, 2021
VEGAN Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
If you follow my blog, you are probably aware that I recently wrote a post about Grilled Jalapeno Poppers. They are a great appetizer, a fun dish for a BBQ or cookout, and are full of flavor and spice! I recently made a vegan version of the same grilled jalapeno popper recipe and want to share it with you today. The recipe can be found here. Jalapeno Poppers are essentially hollowed out jalapenos that are stuffed with cheese (non-dairy cheese in this case) and spices, are frequently breaded (we are skipping this step), and either fried, baked, or grilled to perfection. They are a guaranteed crowd pleaser! To make my Vegan Grilled Jalapeno Poppers, you must first make Vegan Cream Cheese. You can buy plain vegan cream cheese from your local grocery store or make your own. I prefer to make homemade vegan cream cheese. For the most part, it … Continue reading
September 27, 2021
Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Chicken Salad
Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Chicken Salad is an incredibly flavorful and filling meal for any time of year! You want something light and refreshing on a hot summer night? This is the perfect option. It’s the middle of the winter and you want a meal that isn’t super hearty and heavy? Look no further. The chicken is marinated in a lovely blend of lemon juice paired with a variety of seasonings, leaving it perfectly tender and moist. The chicken is served with a salad, containing only the freshest vegetables, and a side of tzatziki sauce, which if you’ve tasted before, you know how incredibly light and refreshing it is. The combination of the 3 is absolute perfection! The recipe can be found here. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1/3 cup of the dressing mixture and … Continue reading
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