• Mediterranean Pinwheels @bestwithchocolate.com

    mediterranean pinwheels;

    April 2, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    These Mediterranean pinwheels are a perfect, EASY appetizer.  This is one of our go-to’s because T likes them, and I like them, and he’s less likely to eat half the cheese and salami before they go in the oven.  Though maybe more likely to eat half of them coming out of the oven.  Plus there’s the added benefit of a short grocery list.   There are only 6 ingredients (I’d really say 5…if you don’t have olive oil, you’re doing the kitchen wrong), and all the steps are simple.  It’s even better to get some help, especially if you’re making these…

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  • Crescent Breakfast Ring @ bestwithchocolate.com

    crescent breakfast ring;

    March 6, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    This breakfast crescent ring is yumm-ee!  It does take a little bit of effort rather early in the morning I’ll admit, with all the different pieces that go together.  But it was tasty, that’s for sure!  Actually it was tastier than I even expected, but I’m glad it was since it took a little more effort than expected at first glance. The one thing to do next time to make it look even better would be to make the ring a little smaller so that there isn’t quite as large of a hole in the middle.  I think that would make…

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  • Mushroom Risotto @ bestwithchocolate.com

    risotto;

    March 1, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    This was actually the first time that I’ve made risotto on my own!  This was my last roommate’s go-to recipe when she wanted to cook, and let me tell you, it’s amazing.  It does take a little bit of a time investment, but some of my favorite memories from when we lived together were us chatting in the kitchen over a pot of risotto.  We also usually had glasses of wine in our hands.  I mean you need wine for the recipe, so obviously the natural extension was to sip on a glass!  I definitely recommend that; maybe I should add…

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  • bbq pulled pork pizza;

    February 8, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Just look at these pictures!  Tell me that’s not making you want some pizza.  This is the perfect recipe to use up some of that leftover pulled pork from the previous recipe I posted.  And it’s pretty delicious, if I do say so myself.  Now I definitely recommend a pre-made dough, whether that be from a box, or just the frozen or refrigerated dough from the grocery.  You can always make your own, but it does make the whole process a lot easier. So here’s the assembly process!  Roll out the pizza dough and pre-bake for a few minutes.  First goes on…

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  • Loaded Baked Potato Rounds @ bestwithchocolate.com

    loaded baked potato rounds;

    January 23, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    I have a little story for you all.  A young girl graduated college and moved in with one of her friends.  Moved to a new state, and in the evenings when they didn’t feel like cooking some nights….they would eat baked potato rounds! Really it’s just a means to get cheese and bacon to our mouths.   We were having a snowed-in game night last night with some friends that live within walking distance of our place (to trudge through the snow), and I whipped out this ol’ recipe to relive the past.  And it’s always amazing.  Though because of the snow, I…

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  • Crab Mac N' Cheese @ tipsychocochip.com

    crab mac ‘n cheese; roasted caesar broccoli;

    December 28, 2015bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    If you’ve clicked this link you’ve got good taste.  I’m just putting that up front!  This recipe was born from a grocery store sale!  I love those.  Browsing ads for some great deals helps me to narrow down what I might want to make.  If chicken’s on sale, then it’s chicken for dinner; if there’s a good price on salmon, then we’re having salmon for dinner!  And in this case … crab meat was on sale and I was craving some comfort food, so crab mac ‘n cheese it is! T and I are trying eat healthier now that the…

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  • Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls @ bestwithchocolate.com

    philly cheesesteak egg rolls;

    December 22, 2015bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    So you might have noticed something:  I like using egg roll and wonton wrappers for things other than Asian foods.  My mom did teach me how to make wontons growing up so you’ll have to look out for when I actually post that recipe!  But in the meantime … the recent crazy weeks I’ve had have forced me to get creative as I attempt to use up as many of the random ingredients I have lying around in my fridge.  So, voila, philly cheesesteak egg rolls! These goodies are exactly what they sound like — thinly sliced steak with onions…

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  • Stuffed Pizza Rolls @ bestwithchocolate.com

    stuffed pizza rolls;

    November 16, 2015bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    I’ve been cooking up a storm lately, so we’ve been eating leftovers out the wahzoo.  They’re delicious, but they impede my cooking because I don’t want to waste food!  So I made pot pie filling the other day for an easy Monday dinner before I go to volleyball.  But I was ravenous when I got home, so I had to make an appetizer/side.  These “pizza rolls” were perfect!  So easy to make and so yummy!  T approved. The ones pictured here are made with mozzarella and cheddar cheese!  But you can use whatever kind of cheese you like, e.g., pepperjack…

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  • Cheddar Pepper Popcorn @ tipsychocochip,com

    beer tasting housewarming: pepper cheddar popcorn;

    August 2, 2015bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    So we might’ve moved in over a month ago.  We also might’ve had our party just under a month ago.  But I did just re-make this pepper cheddar popcorn and wanted to share it with the world.  Mostly because I made it by accident, and those are the tastiest recipes.  Plus it’s just so fun to watch the kernels popping …! We decided to have a beer tasting housewarming!  Since everyone we invited was coming from all over, we just had everyone bring a 6-pack or a growler of some awesome local beers!  We got an awesome variety, and we downed…

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