• Stuffed Jalapeno Popper Rolls @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    February 6, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Here’s another one of our go-to game day snacks!  I don’t know about you all, but if I can stuff jalapeno popper filling into pretty much anything, I find a way to make it happen!  Like this jalapeno popper stuffed bread or jalapeno cheddar stuffed burgers.  Because everything is better stuffed with cheese and a hint of spicy. It’s funny to me, because about a year ago, I wouldn’t touch the stuff.  I was not a fan of spice on any level, probably because I was just a big big wuss.  I’m still a wuss on most people’s scales I’ll bet, but I’m…

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  • Garlic Parmesan Wings @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    February 3, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    A perfect game day snack, timely for the weekend’s Superbowl LI! Baked wings with a satisfying crispy skin, and glazed in a garlic parmesan butter sauce, sure to keep you coming back for more! – – Happy sportsball this weekend!  This year I’m just here for the food.  Not particularly invested in the teams this particular Superbowl LI (though if you’re asking, against the Pats).  Good thing I’ve got these babies to keep me company!  Garlic Parmesan Wings.  Do you get any better than these?  Sure!  Whip up these babies with a side of wings and more wings!  Miso glazed…

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  • Cinnamon Bun Mini Cheesecakes @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    January 18, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Tyler got these Cinnamon Bun Oreos at the grocery the other day.  I was super skeptical at first, because I’m not usually a huge fan on cinnamon-flavored things.  Wellllllll…collectively, we finished the entire package in two and a half days, I think.  I actually enjoy these a lot.  They’re not overpoweringly cinnamon, just a pleasant cinnamon cracker, and the icing just fits perfectly for the concept.  So we bought another package…okay two.  One to eat, and one for me to bake with! The oreos were just so good, I wanted to use them in something, and what better than a…

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  • Stuffed Swiss & Ham Rolls @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    January 16, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Another take on these Stuffed rolls, swiss and ham is always a yummy combination for me. I even went one gourmet-step forward and grabbed Trader Joe’s  rosemary ham. If you don’t have access to rosemary ham, you can always sprinkle some rosemary into the diced cheese and ham, but make sure you crumble the dried stuff up with your fingers a bit to release the aromatics!  You can also just chop through it with you knife quickly before adding it. I chose ham and swiss because I had some leftover ham in the fridge. These are perfect to use up…

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  • Waffle Bar @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    January 11, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    In case any of you all have been around my blog since last new year’s–apparently I like “bars”. Last year was a mimosa bar, and this year we went for a waffle bar!  We dressed up and went fancy last year, so we just turned the table and went pajama party this year. Fancy is fun, but pajamas mean I can fall into bed and not worry about getting changed or falling over in heels or flashing someone when I want to sit on the floor. So, like all bars, your imagination is the only limitation!  And it’s customizable to your…

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  • Everything Bagel Dip @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    January 9, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Here’s another great simple party dip, peeeeerfect for a brunch potluck!  Good thing we had one for New Year’s Eve!  Really super simple, and quite tasty! The amped up touch to this dip, in my opinion, was the fresh bagel chips I made. Now of course you can do regular chips or store-bought bagel chips, but then I’ve seen less options of varieties of bagel chips at the store than you can get at your local bagel shop!  Plus we have an amazing bagel shop less than 10 minutes away. Because the dip is cream cheese based (as one would…

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  • Brunch Burger Bombs @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    January 4, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Other than the Apple French Toast, and the Egg Casserole that my friends brought to our New Year’s Eve party, I think these brunch burger bombs were the star of the show!  They came about as I was trying to think of the menu, and wanted something a little more “lunchy” to brunch. The result?  Little pillows of pilsbury biscuit dough stuffed with maple bacon jam, cheese and burger sliders! Now normally for a brunch burger I’d say that it’d need to have at least some sort of egg in it, but (1) we were having egg casserole separately already,…

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  • Maple Bacon Jam @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    January 2, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Has anyone else seen these strange savory “jams” that are a thing now?  I won’t lie, I still think they’re a little strange. Delicious yes, strange, also yes. But I’m a fan!  Especially of anything bacon.  And since maple bacon is also a wondrous thing, I thought this was a great combination! I basically just adapted my tomato onion jam (recipe made for the juicy lucy burger) to use bacon instead of tomatoes, and use maple syrup in addition to some water. It’s pretty simple, and was a hit at our New Year’s Eve party!  They went on Brunch Burger Bombs, recipe…

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  • Shrimp Scampi @ tipschocochip.com

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    December 30, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Buttery, garlic shrimp over a bed of buttery garlic pasta!  And this is even a fairly simple recipe!  Perfect for when you need to throw together a meal for the family when you’re prepping and running around to New Year’s parties!  I’d been craving shrimp scampi for some reason recently, so when I snagged some shrimp at the grocery this was my go-to! Usually, I don’t think of shrimp scampi as being spicy, but that little hint of a kick from the red pepper flakes was kinda cool in this recipe!  If spice isn’t your thing, then feel free to…

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  • Potato Pancakes @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    December 28, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    POH-TAY-TOH.  If you know me, you surely know that I’m a carb person.  Like if I could, my entire being would be made out of carbs.  And chocolate.  So being able to whip these potato pancakes (by cooktoria) up at home is dangerous.  Especially to my waistline.  But they’re so worth it! Note to self: Next time, add a handful of sharp cheddar cheese to the potato mixture!  I think it’d be to die for.  As it is, these are delicious, but a little plain, so they definitely need some sour cream/greek yogurt sauce to class them up.  Also taste test for…

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  • Mint Chocolate Chip Meringues @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    December 26, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    When the holidays roll around, and all those yummy dishes are on the table, sometimes you just need a break!  Don’t get me wrong, I looooove traditional holiday foods: mashed potatoes, ham, sweet potatoe casserole, all those yummy Christmas cookies!  But sometimes you want to just put it on pause, and take a breather.  And I think these meringues are just thing!  They’re super light, but the light mint flavor still feels festive.  Plus there’s chocolate chips, so it wins all around in my book. Plus, this is a perfect recipe to make when you are busy using all that…

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  • Candy Shop Truffles @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    December 25, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays) to all!  And to all a good–and chocolately night!  Let’s end my truffle mini-series with a wrap-up, so you (and I) can find all these delicious yummies next year~!  I’ve included the recipe card for molded candy shop truffles at the bottom for easy access, and am including links to all the truffles I’ve shared this year!  Plus affiliate links to the candies and molds I use in case you’re interested in those! matcha white chocolate truffles shape: flowers (affiliate link), topped with green white chocolate filling: green tea ganache, recipe found at the link above orange truffles…

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