Historically Charcuterie Boards were created with artfully arranged cured meats and cheeses.  Nowadays you can make pretty much anything into a Charcuterie Board.

Including a Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board.

These are extremely easy to make which makes it a fun thing to do with your grandkids.  My sister Tracy’s two little granddaughters helped with this Charcuterie Christmas Tree and then promptly ate almost the whole thing! 

Their mom was surprised because usually the girls only like “orange” cheese but they gobbled up all of the cheese. 

I think that letting kids help with dishes like this really helps them become invested and much more interested and willing to try new foods.

Just watch the cute little hands below as they help to create this beautiful masterpiece!

Items Needed:

Cranberries, seedless red, green and purple grapes, star fruit, kiwi, fresh evergreen sprigs, one large stalk of celery, thyme, rosemary or mint leaves, and a variety of cheeses.  We chose extra sharp white cheddar, a dill havarti and an italian fontal caravaggio cheese.  Really, any white cheese will do.  Or even “orange” cheeses will work!

Instructions:

Cut up your cheeses into cubes and also slice the kiwi and star fruit.

On a charcuterie board, start by laying out your evergreen sprigs.

Starting at the bottom, layer your first row of cubed cheese.

Follow the cheese by a row of grapes.  Whatever color you prefer.

Then continue to the top of the three as shown below:

When your layers are done, garnish with the sliced kiwi and the star fruit.

Sprinkle with fresh cranberries.

Finish with adding some thyme, rosemary or mint leaves.

So put your grandkids to work and then get prepared for a beautiful feast! 

Recipe adapted from Muy Bueno Cookbook

Are you loving the Charcuterie idea?  Here’s another great one that we have for you!

Charcuterie Platter for Kids Snacks

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Summer looks a little different this year, and many of us have had to postpone our beach vacations for a season. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have your own backyard beach party! Get ready to dig out your swimsuit because we’re bringing the beach to you! Here are 23 ideas for a beach staycation! 

1. Beach and Sea Squish Bags– Kids can start to explore the wonders of the ocean with Fantastic Fun and Learning‘s sensory bags.

2. Water Fight Kit– Can’t have a beach day without water and Inner Child Fun‘s water fight kit is just the thing!

3. Butterscotch Crunch Starfish– These yummy starfish look almost real! Try this treat at Hungry Happenings!

4. Mason Jar Aquarium– Make this fun aquarium without all the maintenance at A Little Claireification.

5. Pool Noodle Fishing Game– Here’s a fun easy game from Happy Tot Shelf that is perfect for your littler grandkids!

6. Shark Fruit Salad– Maybe if sharks tried some fruit salad, they wouldn’t be such dangerous predators anymore…. Find this amazing idea at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

7. Marbled Seashell Art– Turn seashells into a work of art with Projects with Kids‘s marbles seashells.

8. Flying Fish Catch– A fun, easy water game from Mrs. Plemon’s Kindergarten  that kids will love!

9. Glitter Fish Painted Rock– Learn how to make these beautiful rocks at I Love Painted Rocks.

10. Sea Glass Candy– Happiness is Homemade ‘s sea glass candy looks almost too real and pretty to eat…. almost….

11. Beach Water Table– Little hands will love exploring the wonders of the ocean with Sugar, Spice, and Glitter‘s fun water table idea!

12. Beach Fruit Dip– This fun fruit dip is a kid favorite! Make it right here at This Grandma is Fun!

13. No-Sew Felt Mermaid Headband– If you have a mermaid for a granddaughter, then you will love Lia Griffith‘s pretty and simple headband!

14. Shark Surfboard Craft– Nothing says the beach like sharks and surfing. Find this craft at Artsy Momma.

15. Clam Cookies– If you’re looking for a treat that is easy but eye-catching, then this is the treat for you! Check it out at Frugal Coupon Living.

16. DIY Slip and Slide– For some natural beach waves in your hair, you’ll have to try All Things Thrifty‘s slip and slide! It’s sure to do the trick!

17. Candy Seashells– Just from the picture, I know I’d be snacking on these gorgeous chocolates all day long. Learn how to make them at The American Patriette.

18. Jellyfish Races– Bring out the family competition with Living Porpoisefully‘s exciting game!

19. Ocean Sand Art– What’s the beach without sand? Make beautiful works of art with The Growing Creatives‘s sand activity.

20. Mermaid Ice Excavation– This activity from Mama. Papa. Bubba. is sure to keep the kids occupied for hours. Perfect for when you need a break!

21. Flip-Flop Sandwiches– These sandwiches from Cutefetti really are the cutest!

22. Water Balloon Volley Ball– A true summer classic, this game from It’s Always Autumn fits right in with a beach staycation!

23. Beach Books– When it’s time for a little bit of quiet, Fantastic Fun and Learning‘s got you covered with this list of beach themed books the kids are sure to love!

Which of these 23 ideas for a beach staycation are you going to try out first?

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The second phase of the holiday season has started! It’s time to start the countdown to friends, family, and warm, cozy, comfort food. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Here’s 101 tastiest Thanksgiving side dishes for you to try this year!

Nothing makes you feel better than a warm slice of bread with melted butter. Mm-MMM! 

1. 15 Minute Stuffed Cheesy Bread– Eating on a Dime cheesy bread is making my mouth water.

2. Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls– If you make The Cozy Cook‘s copycat rolls, prepare a ton because they will get gobbled up fast!

3. Sweet Potato Honey Cornbread– So many wonderful fall foods combined into one! Find this recipe at Black Girls Who Brunch!

4. The Best Pumpkin Muffins Ever–  We do not use the word “best,” lightly. Try it out for yourself and you’ll see what we mean!

5. French Bread Dinner Rolls– Can you just imagine the flavor of this bread from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch spread with warm butter? I’m not drooling…

6. Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread– RecipeTin Eats‘s bread is a fun way to bring guests together. 

7. Buttery Fluffy Cornmeal Dinner Rolls– Buttery? Fluffy? Count me in! Check out this recipe at Mel’s Kitchen Cafe.

8. Quick and Easy Bread Sticks– If Thansgiving gets a little busy at your house (I know it does at our’s!), you’ll love quick and easy bread sticks from Jamie Cooks it Up!

9. Outback Molasses Bread– I love a lot of things about Outback, but I can’t lie that their bread is my favorite. Thankfully, It’s Always Autumn has a perfect copycat recipe!

10. Grandma’s Southern Buttermilk Biscuits– You know it’s good if it has the words “Grandma” and “Southern” in the title! Try these biscuits from Divas Can Cook!

11. Crusty Sourdough Rolls– Where has this bread been all my life?! Fin it at Heart’s Content Farmhouse.

12. Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread– This bread from Mom On Timeout is everything a fall bread should be!

13. Cheddar Herb Irish Soda Bread-I can’t wait to try this cheesy bread from The Café Sucre Farine!

14. Buttermilk Honey Bread– Kudos Kitchen by Renée says this bread is like a little piece of heaven!

15. Fall Spiced Cornbread– With just the right blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, you’ll fall in love with the flavor in The View From Great Island‘s cornbread.

16. No Knead Rosemary Bread– Whoever is looking for an easy, make-ahead bread, check out Damn Delicious‘s no knead rosemary bread!

My favorite part of Thanksgiving- potatoes!

17. Cheesy Ranch Potatoes– If you want to change things up with your potatoes this Thanksgiving, try The Salty Marshmallow‘s recipe!

18. Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges– Who says Thanksgiving potatoes need to be mashed? Try potato wedges this year from Creme de la Crumb.

19. Loaded Mashed Potato Gratin– Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen‘s recipe includes lots of bacon and lots of cheese. What’s not to love?

20. Twice Baked Potato Casserole– Because baking potatoes twice brings them to the next level. Try this mouthwatering recipe at Simply Stacie!

21. Lipton Onion Potatoes– It’s almost ridiculous how easy and delicious these potatoes are!

22. Parmesan Garlic Butter Potatoes– So cheesey, so crispy, so right. Find the recipe at Norine’s Nest.

23. Melting Potatoes– I can’t even fathom how delicious this recipe from Curry Trail sounds.

24. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes– An American classic for an American holiday! We love Spend with Pennies‘s recipe!

25. Best Hassleback Potatoes– I love how fancy these potatoes from Lavender & Macarons  look!

26. Slow Cooker Ranch Potato– The ultimate easy potato recipe from The Recipe Pot!

27. Baked Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites– I love how Trending Recipes‘s potato bites sneak in broccoli. Kids will love them!

28. Pumpkin Scalloped Potatoes– You’ve had cheesy scalloped potatoes, now try The Blond Cook‘s pumpkin scalloped potatoes!

29. Best Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes– If you dream of potatoes, you’ll love this recipe from Cooking For Keeps.

These savory dishes will have all your guests’ mouths watering!

30. Scrumptious Roasted Vegetables– Looking for a way to livin’ up your vegetables? Try Craving Tasty‘s roasted vegetables!

31. Broccoli Cheese Bake– This dish from An Italian in My Kitchen will be a hit with all your guests, even kids!

32. Garlic and Herb Asparagus– I love asparagus and was thrilled to find this recipe from Dinner at the Zoo. It gives me one more reason to eat asparagus.

33. 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole–  You’ll love this easy and delicious corn casserole! So simple, but the results are amazing!

34. Crack Corn Salad– You’ll never get enough of this corn salad from Sweet and Savory Meals!

35. Oven Roasted Butternut Squash– The Healthy Foodie‘s butternut squash is everything I imagine a fall dish should be.

36. Honey Glazed Roasted Veggies– These vegetables from Lauren Conrad are the perfect blend of sweet and savory!

37. Lemon Garlic Orzo with Asparagus– The Garden Grazer‘s recipe adds a fresh flavor to asparagus. 

38. Cheddar Vegetable Au Gratin– Mmmmm, easy and cheesy! Try it at McCallum’s Shamrock Patch.

39. Balsamic Green Beans and Mushrooms– You’ll love this vegetable casserole from Let’s Dish.

40. Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites– These zucchini bites from Host the Toast are drool-worthy!

41. Roasted Pumpkin Macaroni Cheese– Who knew pumpkin and mac n’ cheese would make such a delicious combination? Check out Something Sweet, Something Savory‘s recipe!

42. Loaded Veggie Salad– We love how beautiful Pip and Ebby‘s vegetable salad is! So many colors!

43. Slow Cooker Cheesy Creamed Corn– As if creamed corn wasn’t good enough, The Diary of a Real Housewife added cheese! Yum!

44. Harvest Thanksgiving Vegetable Hash– All the best vegetables combined into one dish with this recipe from Unbound Wellness.

45. Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese– This dish from Inspired by Charm is light and tasty!

46. Savory Pumpkin Casserole– I recently found out that pumpkin is in fact a fruit, not a vegetable. Nevertheless, it makes for an excellent faux-veggie dish in this recipe from Low Carb Yum!

Check out these beautiful greens! 

47. Autumn Pear Salad– Feel Good Foodie salad is seasonal and festive!

48. Apple Pecan Fall Salad– Nothing says fall like pecans and apples! Try them in this beautiful salad from Mamagourmand!

49. Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts– Peas and Crayons‘s salad proves that is possible to be both nutritious and delicious.

50. Maple Pumpkin Autumn Salad Dressing– Where has this dressing been all my life?! Check out this recipe at The Cookie Rookie.

51. Pomegranate, Pear & Avocado Salad– Did you say avocado? You can count me in! I can’t wait to try Gimme Some Oven‘s salad!

52. Honey Mustard Brussels Sprout Salad– If you never thought liking brussels sprouts was a possibility, think again. What’s in the Pan?‘s salad is sure to change your mind!

53. Roasted Sweet Potato & Arugala Salad– This salad from Ambitious Kitchen is everything a Thanksgiving salad should be.

54. Spinach Salad with Apples, Walnuts & Feta– This salad from The Kitchn looks irresistible!

55. Pumpkin Avocado Feta Salad– You will love Chef Not Required‘s unique blend of fall flavor in this salad.

56. Roasted Butternut Squash Salad– Lucky for everyone reading this, Tastes Better From Scratch found another delicious way to eat butternut squash.

57. Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing– Bonus: this recipe from Hungry For Inspiration is also keto friendly!

One thing I look forward to every Thanksgiving is the cranberries! They add such a unique flavor that comes only once a year. 

58. Cranberry Cinnamon Pear Sauce– This sauce from One Hundred Dollars a Month is the perfect companion for your Thanksgiving turkey.

59. Cranberry Brie Bites– What is it about brie that makes everything fancier? This recipe from Mommy’s Kitchen makes me feel so high-class.

60. Cranberry Pecan Sweet Potato Wild Rice– Fun fact: wild rice is not actually rice. It is, however, wildly delicious, like in this recipe from The Recipe Critic.

61. Cranberry Fluff Salad– That Skinny Chick Can Bake‘s fluff salad is heavenly!

62. Cranberry Jello Salad– Num’s the Word‘s salad is traditional with a hint of tropical.

63. Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites– Can you ever go wrong with Pillsbury crescents? The answer is, no, you can’t. They are perfect for any and all occasions, as you can see with this recipe from Pillsbury.

64. Cranberry Orange Relish– Everyday Eileen‘s relish pairs with many foods, and will bre great not only for the Big Day, but for left overs.

65. Cranberry Sauce Crostini– Always Order Dessert‘s crostini is both easy and impressive.

66. Cranberry Pepper Jelly Dip– We love this original take on cranberries from Life With the Crust Off.

67. Orange, Cranberry Cream Biscuit– Food Ahead‘s biscuits are delicious and pretty to look at too.

Believe it or not, most “yams,” we eat in the USA are actually sweet potatoes. 

68. Baked Candied Yams Soul Food Style– I Heart Recipes‘s candied yams are melt-in-your-mouth-good

69. Maple Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes– Fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of maple and sweet potatoes with this recipe from Lemon Blossom.

70. Spicy-Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes– If you like to have a little kick in your potatoes, you’ll love Spicy Southern Kitchen‘s recipe.

71. Baked Yams with Apple and Bacon– You’ll love this delicious fall dish from D’Artagnan.

72. Cinnamon Pecan Sweet Potato Rounds– The Whole Cook‘s sweet potato rounds are the perfect sweet addition to Thanksgiving.

73. Creamy Sweet Potato Bake– If you’re looking for the new family favorite, look no further than Clean Food Crush‘s sweet potato bake!

74. Baked Yam Brussel Sprouts– Want something sweet and saltfy? You’ll love Canadian Cooking Adventures‘s recipe.

75. Instant Pot Candied Yams– Whip up tender, tasty yams in a flash with Simply Happy Foodie‘s Instant Pot recipe!

76. Praline Yams – Give your yams an extra crunch with Confessions of an Overworked Mom‘s yam dish.

77. Pumpkin Pie Spiced Sweet Potatoes– You can never have too much pumpkin spice in the fall, am I right? Follow Premeditated Leftovers‘s recipe for pumpkin spice sweet potatoes!

78. Sweet Potato Souffle– I have one word for you- streusel. If that doesn’t convince you that you’ll love these sweet potatoes from Daily Appetite, I don’t know what will.

79. Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds– Who wants to wait an hour for baked sweet potatoes? Cut that time by 20 minutes with this recipe from Fork in the Road!

80. Thanksgiving Stuffed Yams– Everything should be stuffed on Thanksgiving. Turkey, yams, and finally your belly! Try this recipe from Living Loving Paleo

81. Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potato– We have twice baked potatoes and then we have twice baked sweet potatoes. Choices, choices. Find this recipe at Diaries of Nia.

82. Mashed Yams with Feta– Doesn’t this recipe from Cooktoria sound dreamy?

83. Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Hash– The fun thing about this recipe from Delicious Little Bites is that it can be used for Thanksgiving or breakfast.

84. Sweet Potato Fritters– If you need something a little fancier than fries for Thanksgiving, you’ll love Mommy Cooking‘s fritters.

85. Sweet Potato Muffins– Sweet potatoes are also delicious in bread. You’ll love these muffins from The Pretend Chef!

Everyone has their own special stuffing recipe they like to use. These bloggers shared their favorites and they all look amazing! 

86. Crockpot Stuffing– Make it easy for yourself this year with Julie’s Eats and Treats‘s crockpot stuffing!

87. Grandma’s Thanksgiving Dressing– Who knows how to make Thanksgiving stuffing better than Grandma? Try this reicpe at Sweetpea Lifestyle.

88. Squash, Chestnut, & Brioche Stuffing– Try something new with this stuffing from Martha Stewart!

89. Homestyle Sausage Stuffing– This stuffing from Cinnamon, Spice & Everything Nice is described as being “worth fighting over.” I don’t think we need to do any more convincing that this recipe is good!

90. Sage, Onion and Smoked Bacon Stuffing– Can you imagine how delicious the aroma from Garden & Table‘s stuffing would be? My mouth would definitely be watering.

91. Classic Stuffing– If just need a good ol’ classic, head over to Recipe Girl!

92. Amish Potato Stuffing– One thing I know about Amish food is that it tastes incredible! Brooklyn Farm Girl‘s Amish potato stuffing is sure to be a hit!

93. The Best Homemade Stuffing– If you’re a stuffing fanatic, you’ll love this recipe from Wine & Glue!

94. Southern Cornbread Dressing– As if cornbread wasn’t already amazing, you can put it in stuffing, ahem- excuse me- dressing for incredible texture and flavor! Try this dish at South Your Mouth

95. Cranberry Apple Stuffing– Cranberries and apples add just the right amount of sweetness in this recipe from House of Yumm.

96. Make Ahead Herb Stuffing– Give yourself a break Thanksgiving day with Call Me Betty‘s make-ahead stuffing.

97. Old Fashioned Chestnut Stuffing– Who says chestnuts are only for Christmas? You’ll love Palatable Pastime‘s stuffing on your turkey!

98. Smoked Oyster Stuffing– For any seafood lovers, give this stuffing from Champagne Tastes a try!

99. Rye Bread, Onion and Apple Stuffing– Savory Nothings‘s recipe is sure to have everyone drooling!

100. Simple is Best Dressing– Check out this simple, easy recipe from Bon Appetit</>

101. Caramelized Onion, Sausage & Pecan Stuffing– All these flavors in one incredible stuffing?! Count me in! check out this dish at No Spoon Necessary!

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Fall time is here and what better way to celebrate than with apples? Here are 101 apple recipes to try right now!

Light, sweet, and refreshing, apples make for some of the best snacks!

1. Easy Cinnamon Apple Energy Balls– This easy snack from Sweet Spicy Kitchen will start your day right!

2. Apple Pie Snack Cups– Why wait for dessert when you can have these delicious snacks from Five Heart Home any time?

3. Cinnamon Apple Chips– Apple chips are one of my favorite snacks. I could eat these chips from Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen all day!

4. Blackberry Apple Fruit Leather– This fruit leather from Salt in my Coffee is a perfect fall snack!

5. Baked Apple Oatmeal Bars– These oatmeal bars from My Everyday Table are sure to make your mouth water!

6. No Bake Apple Donuts– Ok, no, these snacks from Fork and Beans are not really donuts, but with a name like that, your kids will be begging for these sweet, healthy snacks!

7. 2-Minute Cinnamon Apples– A quick, sweet snack from Listotic!

8. Cream Cheese Apple Dip– Is it just me, or is cream cheese a magic ingredient? It goes with everything and only makes a recipe even more amazing! Check out this cream cheese recipe from Grateful Prayer, Thankful Heart!

9. Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter and Chocolate– Delicious nachos from Curry Trail. I never imagined nachos without cheese could ever be this appetizing!

10. Apple Cinnamon Homemade Granola– Can you for one second just imagine the aroma of this granola from Spaceships and Laser Beams baking in your kitchen? Oh yeah, I’m totally drooling…

There are so many different breads to make with apples, it was hard to choose! We selected what we believe to be the BEST apple bread recipes just for you!

11. Pumpkin Bread with Apples– One bite of this bread from Yellow Bliss Road and *POOF*! You’re in buffalo check flannel with a beanie and UGGs.

12. Apple Pecan Scones–  These scones from Great Grub, Delicious Treats  make me want to curl up with some hot cocoa, a blanket, and a good book.

13. Healthy Apple Muffins– Yes, it is possible for muffins to be healthy, as you can see in this recipe from Cookie and Kate.

14. Caramel Apple Pie Bread Pudding– If you’re a bread pudding fan, you will love this recipe from Yuma’s Kitchen!

15. Dutch Apple Bread– Two words for this bread from  Butter with a Side of Bread: cinnamon- streusel. I’m in!

16. Glazed Apple Bread– The glaze on this bread from Tastes of Lizzy T looks heavenly!

17. Greek Yogurt Apple-Cinnamon Bread– This bread from   Kristine’s Kitchen Blog looks so good!

18. Praline Topped Apple Bread– Pralines? On apple bread? I must be in heaven now! Thanks Shugary Sweets!

19. Apple Crumb Bread with Maple Caramel Sauce– This bread from An Italian in My Kitchen just screams autumn!

20. Apple Cranberry Bread– Can I get a hallelujah for this bread from Julie’s Eats and Treats?!

21. Apple Butter– One of my favorite things to pair with bread is apple butter and we have just the recipe!

From salads to casseroles, apples make for a versatile side dish.

22. Waldorf Salad– I can’t wait to try this salad from Simply Recipes!

23. Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Spread– This recipe is so easy-peasy and delicious, you’ll probably eat it every day. You have been warned…

24. Apple Walnut Feta Salad– This salad from Top and Exclusive Foods is a perfect combination of sweet and savory!

25. Scalloped Apple Casserole– Normally, when I hear the word “casserole,” I run and hide. But this recipe from Red Cottage Chronicles has officially changed my mind about casseroles.

26. Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes and Apples– I’m pretty sure this recipe from Delicious Little Bites is the epitome of autumn recipes.

27. Cheesy Apple Casserole– I never realized how good cheesy apples sounded until I found this recipe from The Southern Lady Cooks.

28. Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing– This stuffing from Let’s Dish has me all ready for Thanksgiving!

29. Cran-Apple Slaw– I truly believe the best coleslaws are made with apples. Look at this recipe from Hungry Girl if you don’t believe me!

30. Apple Chutney– This chutney from The Project Pile is both healthy and delicious!

31. Apple Almond Rice– This rice from Just a Pinch is a dinner game changer! Seriously, I don’t know how I’ll ever go back to boring white rice again…

I am not a morning person. Getting out of bed is my least favorite part of the day- until I saw these recipes. With breakfast like these to look forward to, getting out of bed will be a cinch!

32. Apple Walnut Crepes– What would the world be without crepes? These crepes from Great Grub, Delicious Treats are heaven on earth!

33. Easy Baked Apple Donuts– “Easy,” and, “Donut.” That’s all I need to know about this recipe from Yummy Toddler Food.

34. Easy Apple Oatmeal Muffins– These muffins from House of Nash Eats are comfort food at its finest!

35. Apple Cheese Cake Breakfast Quesadillas– This breakfast from 4 Sons R Us looks so rich and delicious, the world might just end.

36. Easy Apple Fritters– If you’ve never made apple fritters before, than this easy recipe from Souffle Bombay is the perfect place to start.

37. Apple Pie French Toast Casserole– There are no rules written anywhere that says you can’t have apple pie for breakfast. But, if you’re worried, this recipe from Simply Stacie is technically French toast. The perfect cover!

38. Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls– Wait- Quinoa for breakfast?! Try this breakfast from Recipe Runner  and you’ll never second guess quinoa again.  

39. 5 Ingredient Apple Ring Pancakes– This recipe from Everyday Cooking had me at “5 Ingredient.”

40. Caramelized Apple Slow Cooker Oatmeal– Can you imagine waking up to the smell of this oatmeal from Nourishing Joy after cooking all night? Heavenly!

41. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies– This is an easy to-go breakfast from What Molly Made.

42. Apple Butter Pancakes– You will never eat regular pancakes again after you try these from Kleinworth Co. Just sayin’.

43. Apple Peanut Butter Toast– This toast from Erin Lives Whole is simple and delicious. Perfect for a busy fall morning!

44. Nourishing Apple Breakfast Cake– Nourishing and cake. Two of my favorite things in one recipe from All the Nourishing Things.

45. Apple Crisp Coffee Cake– The perfect breakfast treat from Spicy Southern Kitchen!

46. Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake– This recipe from Everyday Dishes has my mouth watering.

Apples add the perfect amount of sweet and sour to any main dish!

47. Chicken, Brie, and Apple Panini– This panini from What Should I Make For is everything I ever hoped for in a sandwich. *wistful sigh*

48. Apple, Cheddar, Turkey Burger– A blend of sweet and savory your mouth will not soon forget! It will ruin all other burgers for you. Find it at Recipe Runner!

49. Apple Bacon Mac and Cheese– I would love to enter my house on a cold, wet day to find a bowl of The Wanderlust Kitchen‘s mac and cheese waiting for me at my table.

50. Apple Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner– Throw all the ingredients to this recipe from Tastes of Lizzy T onto one pan, and you’ve got yourself dinner!

51. Apple and Gouda Stuffed Hassleback Chicken– This chicken from Jamonkey makes a beautiful presentation. It doesn’t hurt that it tastes amazing too!

52. Smoked Gouda, Apple, and Bacon Quesadilla– I love this creative take on quesadillas from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures!

53. Turkey, Mushroom, Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash– The Clean Eating Couple gives us one more reason to love acorn squash!

54. Apple Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin– This pork tenderloin from What Great Grandma Ate sounds too good to be true!

55. Apple Cheddar Chicken Melt– Check out Kitchn‘s chicken melt! I know what I’m having for dinner tonight!

56. Easy One Pan Maple Glazed Pork with Apples and Onions– This one-pan recipe from The Busy Baker is so good and so easy, you’ll probably make this for dinner every night. You’ll never have to wonder what to make for dinner again!

57. Creamy Spiced Apple Pecan Chicken– Wholsomelicious‘s chicken is so good, you’ll be dreaming about it until the next time you make it! Be prepared…

58. Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Loin– Any recipe that uses a slow cooker, like this one from Dinner Then Dessert, is already my favorite.

59. Turkey Apple Honey Pecan Wrap– This wrap from Meal Planning Magic is delicious, yet nutritious!

60. Chicken Salad with Apples and Cranberries– Skinny Recipes‘s chicken salad looks too good to eat!

Yes, we had to make a whole section dedicated to pie only. That’s the best part about apples!

61. Classic Apple Pie– Of course, we had to include the classic all- American apple pie! We love this recipe from Live Well, Bake Often!

62. Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie with Streusel Topping– Apple and pumpkin in a pie. It’s the best of both in Tidy Mom‘s pie recipe!

63. Apple Pie Fries– These apple pie fries from CincyShopper are perfect for those of us who like to take their apple pie on the go (As in me. Seriously, I’m bagging these up and stuffing them in my purse…)!

64. Healthy Apple Pie– If you’re going for a more guilt-free pie eating experience, try Chocolate Covered Katie‘s recipe!

65. Cinnamon Rhubarb Apple Pie– If you love apples and if you love rhubarb that this recipe from Sustain My Cooking Habit is a must!

66. Apple Pie Enchiladas– I have never loved enchiladas more than when they were made into apple pie. Thanks Sugar Apron for the genius idea!

67. Apple Pie Bars– These apple pie bars from Pastry & Beyond are apple pie made easy!

68. Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie– My head just exploded from all the deliciousness in Inspired By Charm‘s recipe. It’s too good. Too. Good.

69. Mini Apple Pie Cookies– They’re called cookies, but they are literally miniature pies. Mmmm!

70. Crazy Caramel Apple Pie Bombs– These apple pie bombs from The Slow Roasted Italian are an explosion of flavor!

71. Snickerdoodle Cream Cheese Apple Pie– Apple pie in a snickerdoodle. Can you say, “YUM!?” Find the recipe at Mommy’s Kitchen.

72. Sour Cream Apple Pie– This apple pie from Taste and Tell is sure to be creamy and delicious!

73. Salted Caramel Apple Pie– Forget caramel apples! Have this pie from Baker By Nature instead!

74. Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Pie Dip– You don’t even need crust to have apple pie! Try this dip from The Magical Slow Cooker!

75. Apple Pie Danish Biscuits– These biscuits from Food, Folks, and Fun are good for breakfast! Or lunch, dinner, snack time, dessert… you get what I’m saying.

Making this list up, my mouth started watering. These desserts are seriously amazing!

76. Cocoa Apple Cake– This delicious recipe from Beyond the Chicken Coop adds a chocolatey twist you are sure to love!

77. Maple Frosted Apple Blondies– Who needs brownies when you can have these apple blondies from The View From Great Island?

78. Chocolate Drizzled Carmel Apple Fluff– So many wonderful things combined in one amazing dessert! Check it out at Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen.

79. Peach Apple Crisp– You’ll love this simple but delicious recipe. It’s perfect for the end of summer and the beginning of fall!

80. Apple Crisp Cookie Cups– A new take on a classic from Mommy’s Kitchen.

81. Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices– These are almost too good to be true! Thanks Mom Loves Baking!

82. Easy Cream Cheese Apple Strudel– I’m pretty sure I could eat these strudels from Savory Experiments every day, all day.

83. Apple Whoopie Pie with Cookie Butter Filling– Anything with cookie butter is certain to be amazing! Try this recipe from A Bajillian Recipes and see what I mean!

84. Baked Chocolate Caramel Apples– Caramel apples on a stick are a think of the past with this bake from Meatloaf and Melodrama!

85. Apple Blackberry Crumble– I can’t wait to try Butter & Baggage‘s apple crumble!

86. Easy Apple Dumplings– If I had known apple dumplings were this easy to make, I would have made them a long time ago. Find this recipe at Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts!

87. Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce– I’m pretty sure I could eat all of this apple cake from These Old Cookbooks in one sitting.

88. German Apple Cake– Now for the German take on apple cake from Tasty Apron.

89. Salted Carmel Apple Crisp Cookie Sandwiches– You had me at cookie! We love this recipe from Queenslee Appetit!

90. Apple Pie Tacos– Did you know apples now come in tacos? Try these from Spend with Pennies!

91. French Apple Tart– Forget pie! Trie apple tart from David Lebovitz instead!

92. Caramel Apple Snickerdoodle– Ever since finding out about these yummy treats from Together as Family, I’ve had dreams of snickerdoodles and apples bouncing around my head.

93. Apple Peanut Butter Cookies– If you love peanut butter apples, then you’ll love the cookie version from Mostly Homemade Mom!

94. Homemade Apple Crisp Ice Cream– I know what I’m having for dessert tonight! Try this recipe from Dishes & Dust Bunnies!

Nothing says fall like apple cider (and punch…)!

95. Green Apple Cider Lemonade– This recipe from A Worthey Read is the best of both summer and fall. The kids are sure to love it!

96. Autumn Harvest Punch– Serve up this punch from Served Up With Love at your next football party!

97. Instant Pot Spiced Apple Cider– Instant pot = magic. Thanks Curry Trail for this easy recipe!

98. Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie– This smoothie from Further Food is the perfect wake-up call!

99. Crockpot Caramel Apple Cider– This drink from The Frugal Girls was made for the fall!

100. Sparkling Cranberry Apple Cider– This drink from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe is perfect for pretty much any occasion!

101. Poison Apple Halloween Drink– Our Family World‘s poison apple drink is perfectly wicked!

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So by now you’ve probably perused our list of 10 Insanely Tasty Muffin-Tin Dinners and 10 Amazing Muffin-Tin Breakfasts to Try Right Now. (If you haven’t… Go. Look. Now.) So what’s next on the muffin-tin menu? Why appetizers and sides of course! There is too much goodness out there to not try one of these 10 Muffin-Tin Appetizers that are Finger-Lickin’ Good!

These muffin-tin appetizer recipes are perfect to impress your family and friends at the next get together, tailgate party, or birthday bash!

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The first time I tried Artichoke Dip (or a version of it) was Cheddar’s Spinach Artichoke Dip. I could not believe two things I had turned my nose up on as a kid, spinach and artichokes, could bring this incredible tangy cheesy goodness. I was hooked so when I saw a recipe for artichoke dip in the slow cooker in my Entertaining: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry cookbook I knew I had to make it. And like a cherry on top I was so happy it was in the slow cooker!

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Slow Cooker Artichoke Dip

Author Penney Lane

Ingredients

• 2 12 oz. jars artichoke hearts drained and chopped
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a small slow cooker.
• Stir to thoroughly combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
• Serve warm with pita bread, pita chips, or tortilla chips.

The recipe just says for the artichokes to be chopped, but I gave mine a quick couple of pulses in the food processor to make sure there were no big chunks. I also added the S&P and the crushed red pepper flakes, which was also in the Cheddar’s dip and the small kick is a nice pair to the rich cheese. You can also use purple onions instead of white if you want a pop of color. I had white on hand.

This Slow Cooker artichoke dip has gone in my spiral notebook of go to recipes for parties or get togethers. (I saw Giada had one on her show and figured if it worked for her….) It is so easy to put together and then two hours later have a beautiful flavorful dip that is sure to be a hit at parties or just as a snack for the family. Make this restaurant favorite at home and stop by Penney Lane for more easy recipes and while you’re there be sure and sign up for my weekly newsletter for cooking tips, recipes, and subscriber exclusives.

You might also like:

Cheesy Bean Dip Skillet

Chili Cheese Dip

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Tortilla Cup Appetizers

Course Appetizer

Author Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

• TortillaLand tortillas

Taco cups

• 1 lb ground beef
• Pkg taco seasoning
• Desired taco toppings can include: Black beans lettuce, cheese, tomato, green onion, chopped olives, cilantro, sour cream etc.

Crab cups

• 1 bag pre-shredded imitation crab meat
• 1 8 oz brick of cream cheese
• 1 bunch of green onions

BBQ Pork Cups

• Shredded pork. Either canned or home cooked. I used a pork tenderloin that I cooked in my crockpot. See instructions below.
• Favorite BBQ Sauce. I used Famous Dave's BBQ sauce.
• Shredded mild cheddar cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Taco Cups

• Brown and drain your hamburger. Add the desired amount of taco seasoning to your meat

Crab and Cream Cheese Cups

• Let your cream cheese come to room temperature. In a large bowl, remove the shredded imitation crab meat from the bag and put into your bowl. With a fork, loosen the shredded crab meat so that it's not stuck together.
• Add your softened cream cheese.
• Slice up your green onions and add to the crab mixture.

BBQ Pork Cups

• You can use a can of pork or I used some leftover pork that I had. I cooked a pork tenderloin in my crockpot all day with two cans of chicken broth. If you cook your own pork, shred before adding the barbecue sauce.
• Add the desired amount of your favorite pre-packaged or homemade BBQ sauce to your pork and mix well.

Assembly

• With a biscuit cutter or a glass (mine is inches in diameter) cut out your circles from your TortillaLand tortillas. I got about 4 small circles out of one tortilla.
• Place each little round tortilla into a mini muffin pan.
• Push them down into the muffin space which helps to make the beautiful ruffles around the edges.
• Place about a teaspoon of ground hamburger and then sprinkle a few black beans on top for the taco cups.
• Drop a nice, full rounded teaspoon of crab/cream cheese mixture for the crab cups.
• Fill to the top of the edge of the tortilla for the BBQ cups.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes

After they have baked:

• Add any additional toppings that you like to the taco cups. Lettuce, cheese, tomato, green onion, chopped olives, cilantro, sour cream etc.
• If I have any leftover sliced green onions, sometimes I sprinkle them on top of the crab cups but they will be good to go just as they are when they come out of the oven.
• Add some grated mild cheddar cheese to the pork cups right when you take them out of the oven and the cheese will melt perfectly..

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of TortillaLand. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Happy New Year all, it’s Celeste from The Whole Serving and today I’m sharing a really easy recipe you will want to try for the day everybody is talking about, the Super Bowl!

Apart form the holidays, Super Bowl Day is one of the biggest eating events of the year. Super Bowl parties are happening all over the place and even those who aren’t the biggest football fans will find themselves gathered with family and friends with good food.

If you’re hosting a gathering, add these to your menu and if you’re invited to one take them and the hostess will love you. No need for spreading or dipping, just pop in your mouth or enjoy with crackers.

This recipe came from my daughter’s desire for a spinach dip and my need to have a tasty mess free appetizer, drip free for sure. These spinach balls are smooth creamy with a touch of heat and go great with crackers or toast points.

I’m not a big football fan, but I like attending Super Bowl parties for the delicious finger foods and lets face it, the commercials.  Are you hosting or attending a gathering this year?

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Spinach Cheese Balls

Author Celeste @The Whole Serving

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 6 oz. bag of fresh spinach
• 3 to 4 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 8 oz. block of cream cheese room temperature
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Grill Mates steak seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• fine sea salt to taste
• 1 and 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped

Instructions

• Roughly chop bag of spinach while you heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
• When skillet is ready add the spinach to the pan and saute' about one minute, add in the garlic and continue to salute' until spinach is completely wilted.
• Place cream cheese in a medium bowl, add in the warm spinach and mix well.
• Add in the cheese and seasonings, mix well and set aside.
• Chop the walnuts or you may choose to use pone nuts or almonds. Transfer chopped nuts to a medium bowl.
• Scoop out about 1/2 tablespoon of the cheese mixture, roll into a ball and roll ball in chopped nuts.
• Place cheese balls on a dish, cover, place in the fridge and allow to chill.
• When ready place on platter and serve.

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We have also teamed up with some other great blogs and you will definitely want to check our their Top 2015 that we’ve listed below.

Drum roll please…..The top post that our readers viewed the most was:

1. 30+ SuperBowl Recipes

Appetizers must have been on everyone’s mind because our Appetizer Board is  a very popular and active Pinterest Board for us.  If this is an interest for you too, hop on over and follow it!

2. Roasted Chickpeas

3. Twix Cookies

4. Brazilian Limeade

5. Best Pumpkin Muffins

And now for some other top posts from some of our favorite bestie blogger buddies!

Do you follow Simply Kierste?  If you don’t , you should!  Her most viewed post of 2015 is this darling Vintage Lemonade Stand and then click HERE to see the rest of her most popular posts!

Another blog that you will NOT want to miss is My Kitchen Escapades.  Wouldn’t you want tried and true recipes from a mom of six like her Top Post of 2015 for this Best Chicken Fried Rice?  Then hop on over to see her other top posts for 2015 HERE.

Next is Emily from Is This Really My Life?  Just take a look at her top post of 2015 for these Salted Caramel Butter Bars! Don’t they look delicious? If you like these, make sure you also check out her other top posts for 2015 HERE.

Wait till you see the Giant Peg Board from GingerSnap Crafts.  No wonder it was her top post for 2015! If you like this,then you will love her other top posts for 2015.  Just click HERE.

We LOVE Copycat Recipes and if you do too, then you won’t want to miss these 31 Copycat Recipes from Mariel over at Or So She Says.  Don’t miss her Top Posts for 2015…just click HERE

And lastly is our dear friend Ashley from Simply Designing.  She has some great home improvement ideas like these Tips to Quickly Paint a Room which is her top post of 2015.  You will find plenty of other inspiration from the rest of her top posts of 2015 HERE!

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All five of our kids are home for Christmas break this year (including my two darling granddaughters 2 1/2 years old and four months old). Our home is currently what we like to call “a beautiful mess.” Dinner tonight is leftovers from our over crowded fridge. We are having a family game night tonight and eating more holiday treats. I’m not sure but I think there is a strong chance today is Thursday.

What I do know for sure is we have had a wonderful Christmas this year, and I’ve gained at least 4 pounds….probably more! I’m not stepping on a scale for at least a month.

Next Monday when I have to go back to reality these Meatball Appetizer Cups will be on the menu. They are perfect for football parties or a quick hearty after school snack.

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Meatball Appetizers

Author Adapted by Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

• 2 8 ounce cans crescent dough
• flour for dusting
• 5 ounces Cacique Queso Quesadilla Jalapeño shredded
• 16 frozen meatballs
• 1/2 cup garlic spaghetti sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
  
• Spray two regular size muffin tins (16 molds total) with non-stick cooking spray.
  
• Lightly flour working surface and extend dough onto it. Separate the dough triangles and press one triangle in each muffin mold. Cover the bottom and sides of the triangle mold. Make sure to press the dough up the sides of the muffin mold.
  
• Sprinkle each cup of dough with 1 teaspoon of shredded cheese. Place one meatball on top of the cheese. Lightly press the meatball down on the cheese and dough.
  
• Bake meatball cups for 10 minutes.
  
• Remove from oven and top with 1 tablespoon spaghetti sauce and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Place meatball cups back in oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted, golden brown and bubbly.
  
• Top with fresh chopped parsley, serve warm or cold.

Notes

Recipe inspired by Cacique

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I don’t know about y’all but I am not one of those people who has tons of friends in real life. I just can’t handle a busy social life thanks to my introverted tendencies. I am lucky to have one of those friends that has my back no matter what — she’s been family to me and the kids through some pretty rough times. And there’s one thing I can count on… no matter what is going on she’s likely to show up at the house with a big batch of Texas Trash. I am pretty sure that world peace could be achieved if all of the world leaders got together with a big bowl of Edye’s Texas Trash and just spent the afternoon munching and sorting things out.

This is something like Chex mix but not exactly. It’s spicy, salty crunchy perfection and it’s sure to make you feel better no matter what happens to be going on in your life.

Now my kids text her at odd moments…

• Miss Edye, when are you coming over?
• Miss Edye, bring some of that Texas Trash.
• Miss Edye, are you bringing your Texas Trash over soon?

And it goes on. And on. And on. You know, in most of the south close female family friends are just about always “Miss Who-ever”. I bet she’s so sorry that she ever gave them her cell phone number…

This stuff is addictive. Don’t say that I didn’t warn you. There are several kinds of crispy cereal, pecans, and lots of spices to keep your mouth wondering what you are going to taste next. It’s super easy to make and believe me, it makes a great Christmas gift. Sometimes I sneak M&Ms into it to add a sweet note to offset the salty-spicy flavors.

Texas Trash is cute given in a quart jar with a raffia or twine bow. You can give it that way or add it to a gift basket. Personally, I just like it in a bowl right by my computer.

This calls for a spice blend that is common here in Texas called Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning. If you don’t have it in your grocery store you can find it online at Amazon, there isn’t really a good substitute.

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Miss Edye's Texas Trash

A crispy, crunchy, spicy snack mix that is perfect for gift giving and holiday snacks.

Course Snack

Servings 5 quarts

Calories 228kcal

Author Marye Audet

Ingredients

• 4 cups Crispix Cereal
• 4 cups corn Chex
• 2 cups rice Chex
• 2 cups wheat Chex
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup bacon grease
• 2 cups of pecan halves
• 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons celery salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Instructions

• You'll need a 5 quart bowl to mix the Texas Trash.
• Melt the butter and bacon grease in the microwave.
• Stir in the seasonings and pecans.
• Microwave on high for 1 minute
• Add the cereal and stir to blend well.
• Microwave for 6 minutes, stirring often.
• Turn out onto paper towels,

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.3g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 15.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 256mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 3g

Hey, don’t be a stranger! I’d love it if you’d follow along on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram!

If you liked this Texas Trash recipe you may also like these recipes from Restless Chipotle…

Creamy Pecan Pralines

Easy No Bake Rolo Cookies

Maple Pecan Sandies

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I tasted my first homemade tortilla when our family was on vacation dirt bike riding at Mike’s Sky Ranch in Baja Mexico. I was about 9 or 10 years old and had wandered to the back door of the lodge. I stood at the door watching in awe as several ladies made corn and flour tortillas by hand. Eventually, one of them noticed me standing at the door and smiled. I must have looked hungry because she took a warm tortilla spread it with butter, rolled it up and handed it to me. I told her “gracias” (the only Spanish I knew at the time) and devoured the warm tortilla.

I didn’t know something as simple as a tortilla could taste so delicious. I managed to show up at the back door of the lodge every evening for the rest of our vacation. I always walked away with one or two warm buttered tortillas in my hand and a big smile on my face.Those sweet ladies from the lodge unknowingly taught me how incredible a homemade tortilla can taste. For years, I have craved the taste of light fluffy homemade tortillas. While on one of my oh so many regular trips to Costco I found TortillaLand tortillas in the refrigerator section. 

TortillaLand tortillas are uncooked and made with five simple ingredients, wheat/corn flour, water, canola oil, salt, and sugar. They fluff up when you cook them and have the fresh homemade taste and texture like the homemade tortillas I had years ago at Mike’s Sky Ranch. I’m hooked! I decided to create these Salted Chocolate Caramel Tortilla Chips as a special appetizer for this holiday season.
You can find out if your local Costco Club carries this product by visiting www.tortillafan.com and putting your zip code in the club finder. Additional recipes using TortillaLand tortillas from our fellow bloggers can also be found at Tortilla Fan.

Instructions for Salted Chocolate Caramel Tortilla Chips

Use star cookie cutters to cut tortilla into star-shaped chips. Using a fork to poke holes in each star tortilla.

Fry tortilla shapes in hot oil until golden brown. Place on paper towel and blot off excess oil. Cool completely.

Place flour tortilla starts on parchment or wax paper. Drizzle melted caramel over tortilla chips. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Drizzle melted chocolate over tortilla chips and sprinkle lightly with Sea Salt again.

Allow caramel and chocolate to cool completely before stacking on a plate or platter to avoid sticking.

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Salted Chocolate Caramel Tortilla Chips

Course Appetizer

Author Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

• 1 package Tortilla LandFlour Tortilla
• 1 bag caramels
• 1 tbsp water
• 8 oz chocolate chips
• Sea Salt

Instructions

• Cut TortillaLand Flour Tortillas out in 3 different sizes of star shapes.
  
• Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain excess oil off with paper towels.
  
• In a medium sauce pan melt 16 caramel squares with 1 tblsp water. Drizzle caramel over cooled tortilla chips.
  
• Sprinkle a small amount of sea salt over drizzled caramel before it hardens.
• Melt 8 oz chocolate chips and drizzle over tortilla chips.
  
• Sprinkle additional salt over melted chocolate.
• Allow to cool completely be for placing chips on a plate or platter so they will not stick together.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of TortillaLand. The opinions and text are all mine.

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When these gorgeous little gems came out of the oven, I ate four of them without stopping to catch my breath and I refuse to be ashamed! With my struggles with gluten over the past four years, I will shamelessly devour any baked good that is gluten free and doesn’t taste like it is gluten free. The only other GF recipe I have eaten this quickly is my Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies…which are nothing short of miraculous if you haven’t tried them yet.This recipe does require a blender to prepare so the batter will turn out perfectly smooth. If you are need of a new powerhouse blender, don’t miss out on my giveaway of a Wolf Gourmet High Performance Blender valued at $599. I’ve been having so much fun playing around with my blender and trying out so many new recipes. Nothing like a new kitchen toy for this food blogger

Brazilian Cheese Bread Bites

1 egg, room temperature
1/3 C olive oil
2/3 C milk
1 1/2 C (170 g) tapioca flour
1/2 C (66 g) queso fresco, or other grated cheese
1 tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides to be sure everything gets incorporated well then pulse a few more times. You can keep the batter in the fridge for up to one week at this stage.
2. Grease mini muffin tins and divide the batter into 20 muffins. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are puffed up and lightly brown. Eat while warm! You can serve them with a drizzle of honey for a sweet treat.

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I snack like it’s my job.

Thankfully I was blessed with a high metabolism and a will to make healthy snacks instead of resorting to processed foods to feel satiated!

Healthy snacks like these homemade pita chips are an absolute must when you’ve got a busy schedule like me, or if you’re just always hungry and you want something healthy to eat (like me).

These pita chips are a delicious and inexpensive alternative to the store-bought counterparts. Typically, a bag of pita pockets from the store can cost anywhere from $3-$5, whereas these only cost around $1-$2 to make, and even less if you make your pita pockets from scratch as well.

I used to not be into watching football games, or even into watching movies about football, but lately it’s ALL I can think about. Well, the game AND all the amazing food I know I’ll be eating.

These Easy Homemade Pita Chips are so great because I don’t have to feel guilty about eating them with a little dip during the game.

The process of making these pita chips is so simple, pretty much anyone could make them: cut a couple of pita pockets into triangles, brush with olive oil, sprinkle on a little salt, and bake! There’s so little prep involved and you can have a big bowl of delicious pita chips ready to serve in 20 minutes or less. It almost sounds too good to be true!

I haven’t met anyone who hasn’t loved these crispy, crunchy, flavorful pita chips pinned from The Pioneer Woman. I usually like to use whole wheat pita pockets when I’m making them just because I feel like it’s healthier that way, but you could easily use pita pockets made with white flour. I feel like the pita chips made with whole wheat flour have a deeper, toastier flavor than chips made with white flour.

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Easy Homemade Pita Chips

Course Appetizer

Servings 6 servings

Author Margaret Anne @ Natural Chow

Ingredients

• 8 pieces whole wheat pita bread
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• Cut the each piece of pita bread into six wedges. Place the wedges on a foil-lined baking sheet the prepared baking sheet and brush both sides of each wedge generously with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with salt, then bake them for 15 to 18 minutes until they're golden brown and crisp. Serve warm with dip or by themselves.

Here are some quick links to my recent posts, check them out!

Simple Vanilla Cupcakes from Scratch

Blueberry Coconut Protein Smoothie

The Best Gluten Free Meatloaf

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I’m excited to be back again sharing a sweet recipe featuring one of my favorite ingredients: Cookie Butter.

Please tell me you’ve had cookie butter. It’s like the best spread on the planet! Peanut butter and Nutella don’t have a chance against this stuff.

If you’ve ever had those little cookies they give you on an airplane — that’s what cookie butter tastes like. It’s a buttery, spicy cookie spread that tastes good on everything! In fact, Biscoff, the company that makes those airplane snack cookies, also makes a cookie butter spread. And you can also find different varieties of cookie butter at Trader Joe’s or your grocery store in creamy and crunchy varieties, just like peanut butter.

My Cookie Butter Dip is great for parties served with a tray of fruit, pretzels, Graham crackers, and cookies.

Or you could even use it as a no-bake cheesecake filling. It would be AH-MAZING with a crust made from Biscoff cookies.

I got the idea for this recipe one night while browsing Pinterest. I saw a recipe for Nutella Cheesecake Dip from Cooking Classy and my thoughts immediately turned to the jar of Speculoos Crunchy Cookie Butter I had in the pantry. Eureka moment!

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Cookie Butter Dip

A delicious creamy dip made from cookie butter. It's perfect for dipping fruit, Graham crackers, and cookies.

Course Dessert

Author Amy Buchanan

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 cup cookie butter

Instructions

• Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
• Fold in cookie butter and mix until fully incorporated.
• Fold in whipped cream, and continue folding until blended.
• Serve with fresh berries, Graham crackers, cookies and other dippers.

This is seriously good stuff — and so easy to make, too.

I’m also a homebody, who spends a lot of time in the kitchen and craft room. This time of year, in particular, I really kick the homemaking into high gear to get ready for Christmas and the holiday entertaining season.

Here are a few holiday favorites you might also enjoy:

Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Bars

Christmas Home Tour

Advent Christmas Tree Ornaments

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This year all of our children and two granddaughters will be home for Christmas. The last thing I want is to spend large amounts of time in the kitchen preparing complicated recipes. I want to spend as much time as I possibly can enjoying our kids and spoiling my granddaughters beyond reason. My list of fun holiday activities to do grows longer every day!

My goal this year is to find delicious recipes that are quick and easy to make. My family is going to love this Rosemary and Cranberry Cheese Ball. I’m a big fan of sweet dried cranberries, and I think just about anything tastes better with a little cream cheese. I was surprised to find the recipe calls for garlic salt. The combination of the garlic salt, rosemary and pecans give this spread a rich, robust flavor.

Serve this spread with bagel chips or your favorite crackers, it’s a great addition to any celebration or perfect for a decadent afternoon snack!

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Rosemary and Cranberry Cheese Ball

Course Appetizer

Author Adapted by Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream <g class="gr_ gr_55 gr-alert gr_gramm Punctuation only-del replaceWithoutSep" id="55" data-gr-id="55">cheese </g> softened
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• fresh cracked pepper and kosher salt
• 1 to 1 1/2 roughly chopped pecans

Instructions

• In a medium mix cream cheese, garlic powder, dried sweetened cranberries, rosemary, <g class="gr_ gr_52 gr-alert gr_gramm Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="52" data-gr-id="52">salt</g> and pepper.
• Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Life's Ambrosia

 Enjoy more fantastic appetizer recipes at Made From Pinterest!

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs

Mississippi Sin Dip

Pineapple and Ham Cheese Ball

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WOW! Here we are at week 8. I can’t believe we have already shared with you 8 great weeks of tailgating ideas. Have you enjoyed them all as much as I have? I know that my weekends full of food & football have been so much better since I added all these delicious recipes to the mix. I mean cheese dips, grilled dishes, sweet snacks & desserts- incredible!!! I have loved every single bite & my family has too! So thank you so much for being here with us & sharing in the fun. We have had a great time putting this series together. Stay tuned for more fun recipes we will have to share with you soon! In the meantime, check out all these goodies we have for you to wrap up week 8!  If you missed week’s 1-7 – you can catch them here – week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4, week 5, week 6 & week 7!

These awesome tailgating round-ups are brought to you by these AMAZING bloggers!

Or so she says…
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Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now how about we jump right in to the goodies?!

Chicken Fajita Bake from The Pinning Mama

Monster Cookie Dough Dip by The Girl Who Ate Everything

Blueberry Lemon Pie Cupcakes by The Lady Behind the Curtain

Deep Fried Tortellini by Kleinworth & Co.

Hot Onion Dip from Made From Pinterest

Buffalo Chicken Pizza from Kiss my Smoke

White Cheese Dip from Taste and Tell

Mozzarella Bubble Biscuits by Or So She Says

Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Crackers from Bakerette

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Each week we have been filling your head with tons of ideas for appetizers, main dishes, and desserts that are perfect to serve for a football party or tailgate! This week is no exception. We aren’t talking a boring bowl of dip here, but parmesan crusted tortilla chips, copycat Chili’s queso and MORE!

If you are putting together the menu for your tailgate or football watching party, we have got you covered. This is week 7 of our series full of the best food for football viewing, from sweet to savory and everything in between. So take a look below, and then check out the previous weeks and you will have the perfect menu in no time!

THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES: WEEK 1, WEEK 2, WEEK 3,WEEK 4, WEEK 5, WEEK 6!

The amazingly good recipes that you are seeing week after week are courtesy of a very talented group of bloggers who LOVE food! Make sure and stop by and browse for everything from easy dinner recipes to treats for the big game.

Or so she says…
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now straight to all the delicious food we have for you this week:

Tropical Guacamole from Taste and Tell

Hot Turkey and Cheese Sliders from The Pinning Mama

Chili’s Queso Recipe by The Girl Who Ate Everything

The Best Pumpkin Cookies Recipe with Buttercream Frosting by Or So She Says

Picnic Berry Cobbler by The Lady Behind the Curtain

Parmesan Tortilla Chips by Kleinworth & Co.

Cheesecake Bites from Made From Pinterest

Grilled Sausage with Peppers from Cravings of a Lunatic

Red Hot Sticky Wings from Bakerette

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Welcome to WEEK 6 of our ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES. I can’t believe we’ve done 6 weeks of these already. That’s 6 weeks of amazing recipes and 2 more weeks to come. I don’t want it to end. Ever.

Some of blogging buddies got together to collaborate on this fun tailgating adventure. There’s nothing better than sharing football food with people you adore. Noshing on great recipes with your friends is the best thing in the world.

We have TWO more weeks of exciting recipes for you. So be sure to keep tuning in to stay up to date on all the best tailgating recipes around. If you missed the first 5 weeks don’t panic, we’ve got them all lined up for you.

THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5!

Click on the links below; stop by and visit the bloggers that are sharing their Tailgating recipes!

Or so she says…
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now let’s dig in to all of this week’s tasty tailgating recipes!

Jalapeno Popper Pigs In a Blanket by The Girl Who Ate Everything

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip by Taste and Tell

Bacon Wrapped Chili Dogs by Kiss My Smoke aka Cravings of a Lunatic

Peanut Butter Whip Brownies by Kleinworth and Co.

Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos by Made From Pinterest

Mini Monster Cookies by Or So She Says

Quick and Easy Hummus Cups by Bakerette

Almost Famous Guacamole by The Pinning Mama

Tin Can Pineapple Upside Down Cake by The Lady Behind the Curtain

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Hello, there! Mandy here from Mandy’s Recipe Box. Who loves watching sports on t.v? And who is just there for the food (Mandy raises her hand)? I’d rather curl up with a book or Netflix and Diet Coke while my husband and son have a game on t.v. And the Superbowl? Let’s just say it’s a foodie’s dream with all the tasty food. Like this Bacon Cheeseburger Dip that I found on Pinterest from Recipes That Crock.

This dip starts out in a skillet and moves to a slow cooker which makes it a perfect appetizer. You can visit with family instead of slaving away in the kitchen. So grab some chips and get comfy watching the game (or Netflix) with your family and friends who will go crazy over this Bacon Cheeseburger Dip.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6 -8

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• 8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chile like Rotel
• 6 oz. bacon bits divided
• dipping items like chips or crackers

Instructions

• Brown the meat until done.
• Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, tomatoes (with juices) and bacon bits, reserving 2 Tbsp for later.
• Cook while stirring until cheeses are melted and all is combined.
• Pour into a slow cooker, cover and cook on low 2 hours, stirring once in a while.
• Just before serving, top with remaining bacon bits.

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Check out these other recipes from Mandy’s Recipe Box…

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THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES: Week 1->Week 2 ->Week 3 ->Week 4

Click on the links below; stop by and visit the bloggers that are sharing their Tailgating recipes!

Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now bring on the food!

LASAGNA DIP by Cravings of a Lunatic

CORONA LIME CUPCAKES by The Lady Behind the Curtain

WALKING TACOS by The Girl Who Ate Everything

CROCKPOT GAME DAY BROWNIES by Kleinworth and Co.

APPETIZER MEATBALLS by Made From Pinterest

TWICE BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN SWEET POTATOES by Taste and Tell

SOUTHWEST TURKEY SPIRALS by The Pinning Mama

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES by Bakerette

CHOCOLATE CHERRY FRUIT DIP

Just in case you missed the first 4 weeks:

THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES

1. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 1 2. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 2 3. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 3 4.THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 4

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Sometimes the simple things in life are the best. This Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Spread is case in point! It is ridiculously simple to make, only three ingredients are needed and it’s perfect for any occasion.

If you are like our family you are enjoying both the professional and collegiate football season. If we have a lot in common than you are also enjoying some great food while watching your favorite teams play. I like to have a good balance of sweet and savory options to eat while we cheer our team on and yell at the bad plays. It gets pretty loud at our house when a really close game is being played.

I also like recipes that can be put together fast, with common ingredients and that taste great. This Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Spread will take you no more than 5 minutes to make and about 5 minutes or less before all of it disappears. Seriously it will disappear right before your eyes in minutes! If you have a big crowd I suggest making a double batch.

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Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Spread

Author Adapted from She Wears Many Hats

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
• toffee bits
• sliced apples pears, pretzels for serving

Instructions

• Place the cream cheese on a serving dish.
• Pour desired amount of caramel sauce over cream cheese.
• Top with generous amount of toffee bits and chopped peanuts if desired.
• Serve with sliced apples, sliced pears and pretzels.

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Hi Guys! It’s Kelley over at Chef Savvy! Today I am going to be sharing with you one of my favorite Tailgating recipes: French Onion Blue Cheese Sliders!

I make my french onion sliders a little differently than other recipes. No soup mix is added to the ground beef. Instead I load up the ground beef with worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic. I top the burgers off with caramelized onions that are tossed with beef broth. Blue cheese slices are added for a bit of tang.

I topped my sliders with blue cheese, however gruyere would also go great on this burger.

All of the flavors of french onion soup you love packed into a mini slider! They are the perfect tailgating food!

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French Onion Sliders

Servings 6 sliders

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 large onion cut in half and sliced thin
• 5 tablespoons beef broth
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon worsteshire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• 6 blue cheese slices
• 6 slider rolls

Instructions

• Heat butter in a medium skillet.
• Add onions and cook over low-medium heat for 30 minutes. Try not to stir the onions too much. The onions should turn golden brown. If they are getting too brown turn the heat down to low.
• Stir in the beef broth. Set aside until ready to assemble the sandwiches.
• Meanwhile add ground beef, worsteshire sauce, onion powder and garlic powder to a large bowl. Mix with your hands until combined. Portion into 6 sliders. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
• Grill burgers to your liking and top each slider with blue cheese a minute before taking them off of the grill.
• Serve burgers on slider rolls and top with warm caramelized onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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If you like these French Onion Sliders you will love these other sandwiches from Chef Savvy!

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches

Blackened Salmon Sandwich

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We are in the middle of this fabulous round up and by now you have already been able to create quite a list of yummy recipes to make for your hungry game watchers. But….that’s not all! We still have FOUR more weeks to go! I can hardly wait to share all the yumminess that will come out of the next four weeks. If you are kicking yourself for missing the last THREE weeks don’t worry we’ve got you covered.

The Ultimate Tailgating Recipe Series Week 1 → The Ultimate Tailgating Recipe Series Week 2 → The Ultimate Tailgating Recipe Series Week 3

Click on the links below; stop by and visit the bloggers that are sharing their Tailgating recipes!

Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now bring on the food!

CHOCOLATE COVERED CARAMEL PRETZELS by Or so she says…’

M&M BROWNIE PIZZA by Lady Behind The Curtain

GLAZED HAM AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS by Made from Pinterest

WARM BACON CHEESE DIP by The Girl Who Ate Everything

STEAK BITES by Kiss my Smoke

PARMESAN RANCH PASTA SALAD by Kleinworth Co.

AVOCADO EGG ROLLS WITH CHIPOTLE RANCH DIPPING SAUCE by Taste and Tell

HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS by Bakerette

BACON RANCH EASY CHICKEN BAKE by The Pinning Mama

THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES

1. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 1 2. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 2 3. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 3

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Make your party score with these 9 sweet and savory tailgating recipes: Delicious appetizer recipes, breads, and, of course, dessert!

The weeks are blowing by and we’re on week 3 of 8 for our tailgating food ideas series! You’ll find all kinds of delicious party food recipes by 9 amazing bloggers…

Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

If you missed the first two weeks of our series, click on WEEK 1 and WEEK 2 for more party food ideas to help you score.

Now for WEEK 3!

Kick off your tailgating party with these favorite dips…

Avocado Feta Dip with Homemade Pita Chips by Or So She Says’

Buffalo Chicken Dip by Cravings of a Lunatic

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip by Bakerette

Need a Side Dish for the party? These bread recipes will kick it up a notch…

Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Bread by The Pinning Mama

Taco Party Bread by The Girl Who Ate Everything

Here are a few more appetizers to help you score…

Soft Pretzel Bites by Kleinworth & Co

Southwestern Egg Rolls by Taste and Tell Blog

End the night with these touch down brownie recipes…

Buckeye Brownies by Made From Pinterest

Chewy Peanut Brittle Brownies by Lady Behind the Curtain

Come back next week for more tailgating food ideas!

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Welcome to Week Two of some of the most savory and sweet Tailgating Food ideas ever from some pretty amazing bloggers!

I know what you are asking yourself.

What?  I missed Week One?

Never fear.  If you indeed missed round one of our suggested cuisine for your football viewing pleasure last week, just click HERE for Week One.

Before we get started with this week’s football food suggestions, let us take a quick minute to present the nine great bloggers who are sharing their favorite party food:

Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now bring on the food!

All the goodness of a cheeseburger in one perfect  bite with

these Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Skewers by The Pinning Mama

Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce by Bakerette are a definite crowd pleaser!

Your guests will pick the bone clean with these Sweet Thai Chicken Wings by Taste and Tell

Grilled and Ready Kabobs by Kleinworth & Co. are a great healthy tailgating idea.

Just take a look at these moist and cheesy Touchdown Burgers by Lady Behind the Curtain!

Easy Chicken Bites by Kiss My Smoke will take you no time to make.

If you make these Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sliders by The Girl Who Ate Everything, make a ton because they will go fast!

No one will be able to resist these Best Dang Sugar Cookies by Or So She Says’

Did someone say cheese?  We love this Hot Cauliflower and Cheddar Dip by Made From Pinterest

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Hey guys, it’s Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box! I’m here today with the easiest recipe that everyone will love. My family ate these Pizza Cupcakes up like crazy. Next time I will make more! I found the recipe on Plain Chicken via Pinterest. With Pillsbury Seamless Dough Sheets, these are a breeze to make.

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Pizza Cupcakes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated Pillsbury Seamless Dough Sheets
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• pizza toppings - pepperoni ham, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, pineapple, peppers etc.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Spray or grease a muffin pan.
• Unroll dough sheet and cut into 8 equal squares. Press into muffin cups.
• Sprinkle some cheese into each dough cup. Add 1 Tbsp. pizza sauce followed by remaining cheese and the toppings of your choice. Sprinkle garlic powder over toppings.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from pan, carefully, with a fork.
• Serve.

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Some friends and I thought it would be SO FUN to host a weekly tailgating series. We all know appetizers and desserts are the best kind of recipes out there, right?!? So for the next 8 weeks, be here every weekend for 9 scrumptious tailgating recipes from 9 food-loving bloggers!

Before we get to our first week’s of tailgating food ideas, let me introduce our hosts:

‘Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now let’s get to the grub… Be sure to PIN THIS IMAGE for your future tailgating parties and find all the individual recipes linked below!

Bacon Wrapped Tator Tot Bombs from Made from Pinterest

Broccoli Bites with Ranch Dip from ‘Or so she says…’

Cowboy Caviar from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Jalapeno Bacon Poppers from Craving of a Lunatic

Chipotle Honey Biscuit Chicken Sliders from Lady Behind the Curtain

Best Ever Spinach Artichoke Dip from The Pinning Mama

Hawaiian Chicken Sliders from Kleinworth & Co.

Dark Chocolate Football Cake from Bakerette

Jalapeno Stuffed Taco Soft Pretzel Sticks from Taste and Tell

And, that’s a wrap! Have a delicious party and see you back here next week with even MORE tailgating food ideas!

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You know how the word “skinny” always catches a woman’s eye!?!  And the words:  skinny, pool and dip all together in one recipe name? That was all it took to grab my attention. When I saw this recipe for Skinny Poolside Dip on Pinterest,  I immediately thought of all the times I had packed my pool bag with Red Vines, Cheetos and Diet Coke.  Ugh.

One look at this recipe and I knew it was a keeper.  I made a couple of modifications (I know, you’re shocked) to make it my own and more appealing to our family.

I’m not sure why this dip is called Skinny Dip? The recipe calls for cream cheese. We all know where cream cheese ends up. Yes, on your bum. And mine. If the recipe is made with Neufchatel otherwise known as low fat cream cheese, then it might qualify for skinny dip  (kind of).  But regular cream cheese? Well, the word “Skinny” should probably not be attached to the recipe.

I loved the ease of this recipe. Since it’s summer,  I thought a little grilled corn would be perfect in this appetizer. My kids aren’t fond of black olives, so I left the olives out and used an additional fresh red pepper and a small sweet onion. Start to finish, this recipe takes about 10 minutes, if you are grilling corn. Otherwise, it’s close to 5 minutes.

It’s absolutely delicious and a dip that most will love. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!

Skinny Poolside Dip

modified from Buns In My Oven

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature (regular, low fat or Neufachatel)

2 red bell peppers, cored and diced

3 large ears fresh corn, cooked or 2 cups frozen corn, cobs cooked and corn cut off cob

1 cup sweet onion , diced

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced

2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing or

pepper to taste

In a large bowl, fold cream cheese, red peppers, corn, onion,  jalapeno, and ranch dressing mix together. Season with ground pepper.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or cut up vegetables.

Tips:

-The dip will set up and be difficult to scoop right out of the refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes prior to serving.

-If fresh corm is not available, use one can of corn or 2 cps frozen corn, do not thaw before using.

-If grilling corn, husk corn. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Butter the corn if desired, not necessary). Wrap tightly in a piece of foil. Place on grill and cook over med high heat for about 10 minutes.

-I ALWAYS use food handlers gloves or a plastic sack when cutting and seeding a jalapeno.

If you’re looking for more appetizers,  come on over to A Bountiful Kitchen and visit! Here are a few of our  favorites…

Cowboy Salsa

Buffalo Wing Dip

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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