• Stuffed Jalapeno Popper Rolls @ bestwithchocolate.com

    stuffed jalapeno popper rolls;

    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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  • Stuffed Swiss & Ham Rolls @ bestwithchocolate.com

    stuffed swiss & ham rolls;

    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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  • Everything Bagel Dip @ bestwithchocolate.com

    bagel chips; everything bagel dip;

    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

    maple bacon jam;

    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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  • 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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  • Crockpot Jelly BBQ Meatballs @ bestwithchocolate.com

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    November 21, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    I hadn’t gotten around to typing this up from our last D&D night, but I think the timing is perfect–this is an awesome crockpot recipe for the holidays!  I’m actually going to try these out with another jelly flavor as an appetizer for hosting Thanksgiving this year, so I’ll let you know how that goes.  These crockpot jelly bbq meatballs are about the weirdest things I’ve ever seen, but they’re also one of the most delicious things I’ve ever tasted.  I’m not sure who would have ever thought–grape jelly + bbq sauce, yum!  But boy, am I sure glad that…

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  • Apple Ham Sandwiches @ bestwithchocolate.comApple Ham Sandwiches @ bestwithchocolate.com

    apple ham sandwich;

    November 19, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    What is soup without a sandwich?  Or a sandwich without soup?  Inconthevable!  (Anyone?  Princess Bride, yo.)  So of course I had to give you a bonus weekend post for all that yummy broccoli cheddar soup you’re planning to make, right?  We’ve had some apples lying about, and somehow pairing them with ham sounded good.  I’m not sure why, but I can attest that it was mighty delicious.  And super easy to make. I decided to top mine with tomatoes, which I really enjoyed as well, but I leave them off for Tyler since he pretty much hates them in their entirety.…

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  • Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing @ bestwithchocolate.com

    crockpot chicken and stuffing;

    September 21, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    With fall right around the corner, this is the ultimate comfort food to keep in your arsenal.  Chicken and stuffing, and even green beans so that you have a full meal right out of the crock pot!  It’s basically a variety of thanksgiving, but since it’s chicken and all, you won’t be encroaching on the traditional meal, so you can rest easy.  Plus there’s that whole set-it-and-forget-it aspect, as well as the fact that crock pots are the best aromatic around for your home. This is a simple recipe, with a whole 6 ingredients, but since one of those is water,…

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  • Italian Roasted Potatoes @ bestwithchocolate.com

    italian roasted potatoes;

    September 19, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    This past weekend I was in one of my closest friend’s weddings–you’ll have heard me mention it over the past few months, like when I did a dinner review of Kona Grill, where we had her bachelorette dinner.  So since I didn’t have much time this weekend, I thought, why not go simple!  If you want a simple side, this is it!  These roasted potatoes are a snap to prep, and the only downside to them is they do need a bit of time to roast in the oven.  But if you’re dealing with the rest of your meal, then it’s a…

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  • Jalapeno Cheddar Pull-apart Bread @ bestwithchocolate.com

    cheesy garlic pull-apart bread;

    September 14, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    The simplest appetizer that’s oh-so-cheesy and oh-so-garlicky. Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread is a finger-licking appetizer, perfect for parties…or a Tuesday!

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