Deliciously simple addition of sharp cheddar cheese (or your preference of cheese) to buttery toasty garlic bread! – – Happy day after Fourth of July! No themed recipe for you this year, but I’ve still been catching up on life, and I thought it was a good idea to share one of my regulars for those busy folk like me! If you follow me at all, or have had a conversation with me in person about food, I’ll bet I’ve mentioned how much I love cheese. So what better than carbs, butter, and cheese? Nothing. For this version I used…
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Continue ReadingAn adorable hand-held appetizer, and even healthful to boot! A southwest blend of vegetables in crisp wonton cups make for a festive appetizer to any party! – – I’ve always seen wonton cup appetizers, but I’ve never really dabbled, and this was a great forray into the realm! Plus it’s perfect timing, because by the time you’re reading this, I’ll be at Tyler’s family reunion where there’s sure to be good food, good conversation, and good people! You can really fill these cups with pretty much anything, but I was going for a healthful appetizer, and for quick, and thus…
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Warm, gooey brie cheese topped with walnuts and pecans, and a drizzle of caramel. Serve with apple slices for the caramel-apple feel, or toasted crusty bread for some variety. – – This is a new go-to appetizer to go with our brand new house ownership!!!!! We’re not actually moving for a little bit but here’s a perfect housewarming appetizer in the spirit of the day! Even simpler than brie en croute, but just as delicious! Plus, if you serve with apple slices, this is a great alternative dessert! Fruits, cheese, nuts, and just a dash of caramel makes this a healthful…
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Spice up your weeknight pizza by making your own green pizza! Thin crust pizza with a pesto sauce topped with broccoli, artichokes, and feta for a healthy but delicious green pizza! – – I’m a huge fan of pizza! Melty cheese on carbs? I was sold at cheese! Now throw some healthy and tasty veggies and some of that good ‘ol cheese and you’ve got yourself a pretty tasty meal! It does take some work, but I think it is really worth it in the end. This pizza is light and flavorful and even has veggies so I feel half…
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Thick and decadent sausage gravy slathered over homemade or storebought biscuits–nobody’s judging!
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Brie en croute sounds fancy, but is a snap to make! And who doesn’t love a melty medley of jam and cheese wrapped in pastry dough? – – I think this was one of the first recipes I ever made. For something that’s got a fancy French name, and is soooo delicious, it really is crazy how easy it is to make! This is a perfect appetizer when you’re looking to impress without the hard work. One of the main keys is getting a good jam, and it allows for easy variation on the recipe too! You’ll only see the…
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Everyone needs a classic guacamole recipe on hand, and tipsychocochip is here to deliver! Silky in texture and livened up with red onion, cumin, and tomatoes, here’s a perfect party recipe for when store-bought just won’t cut it! – – You really can’t get much better than a perfectly silky ripe avocado. It’s funny to me as I write this–I used to hate avocados. They seemed pointless to me, tasteless, and a weird texture. But I’ve come to really enjoy their subtle enhancements to dishes I already love. One of the reasons I even gave avocados a chance was cumin.…
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Refried beans smothered in salsa, guacamole, sour cream and topped with a layer of melted Cheddar cheese for the ultimate party dip! – – This is my take on a “seven layer dip”. Five layers gives me plenty of delicious goodness, and fits perfectly into a pie plate! Of course it’s completely customizable, so feel free to swap layers or add back some of the others if they appeal to you! Here are my 5 layers: Refried beans (I get mine canned at Trader Joe’s) Salsa Guacamole (get the recipe, or you can always go with pre-made) Sour cream &…
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Game day sliders, perfect to feed a crowd but with a gourmet twist! Ground beef sliders, mixed with onions and topped with bacon and blue cheese. You can even make these ahead and then pop into the oven to toast them up before serving! – – It’s been a crazy week! Last weekend I got engaged! Engaged! Here’s a picture of the ring. I drew Tyler a ring too, so he wouldn’t feel left out. But as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a crazy week! So I’m catching up on some old posts, and I’m sure I’ll go more…
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Simple and elegant, miso soup is an easy appetizer or side dish to your Asian-style meals! You can use what you have on hand, although the traditional miso soup is made with miso paste, wakame (seaweed), tofu, and scallions! – – Here’s a recipe that’s barely even a recipe. Water and miso paste. Bam, you’re done! Okay, well if you want the full experience, you might need a few more ingredients. I like some textural elements to my miso soup because otherwise it is fairly plain. But then, miso soup is not a particularly complex dish. To me, miso soup epitomizes…
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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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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…
