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Need a great appetizer recipe that works for a party and for a great snack at home? Look no further! ( adapted from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/246256/bacon-jalapeno-popper-puffs/ ) Bacon Jalapeno Popper Puffs  Ingredients  Dough:  4 strips bacon 2/3 cup water 3 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon bacon fat 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 2 oz shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup finely diced jalapeno peppers ( I would strongly recommend wearing gloves when you do this! I didn't, and my skin had a burning feel for a few hours!) 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper 2 cups vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed ( I used peanut oil.) Dipping sauce:  1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream 2 Tablespoons minced green onions, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice Directions  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over mediu...

Do you ever just have a random craving for chicken wings?! I do! Chicken wings can be soooo expensive at restaurants, and often times they're just not up to my standards (i.e. seasoning is off/ wings are soggy). My husband found this amazing recipe for wings. I totally recommend this recipe because it's cheap, doesn't take too long, AND they are nice and crispy!!! (adapted from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241001/crispy-honey-sriracha-chicken-wings/ ) Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings Ingredients  2 Tablespoons baking powder 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 1/2 lbs chicken wing sections Honey Sriracha Glaze  1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup Sriracha sauce 1 Tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 1 pinch sesame seeds, or as desired Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-proof wire rack over the foil. 2. In...

Another wonderful recipe adapted from Chef John! The chicken is amazing, but those potatoes are to die for! They just melt in your mouth! Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/242352/greek-lemon-chicken-and-potatoes/  Ingredients  4 lbs skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs                   1/2 cup fresh lemon juice ( or other pieces you may like)                    1 Tbs kosher salt                                                   1/2 cup olive oil 1 Tbs dried oregano                                             6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper             ...

Here is a recipe that my mother-in-law gave me for Vegetable Pizza! Ingredients 2 (8 oz) packages of crescent rolls (i.e. Pillsbury) 1 small crown of broccoli ( you probably won't end up using that much) 1 ( 10 oz) bag matchstick carrots ( or regular size carrots and use a peeler to make into small pieces) 1 small crown of cauliflower 1 (8oz) package colby jack cheese 1 package ( 1 oz) The Original Ranch Dips mix (dry) 8 oz cream cheese (i.e. Philadelphia) 3/4 cup mayonnaise (i.e. Hellmann's) 1/2 cup sour cream 1 Tbsp dill weed dash of Worcestershire sauce Directions  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. Roll out the crescent rolls, flat,  to fill up an un-greased rectangular cookie sheet. ( Do not separate.) 3. Bake in the oven for 11-13 minutes.* Take crust out of the oven and cool.* *While the rolls are baking: 4. Chop broccoli and cauliflower into small pieces, without the stumps.  ( If you need to, peel the carrots into thin strips.) 5. Shred the co...

Sometimes our hot dogs need to be kicked up a notch. I found this recipe for hot dog chili and it just hit the spot! Jeff's Hot Dog Chili  ( adapted from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/223538/jeffs-hot-dog-chili/ ) Ingredients  1 lb ground beef 1/3 cup water 1/2 (10 oz) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 2 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp white sugar 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 dash Worcestershire sauce Directions  1. In a large saucepan, mash the beef and water with a potato masher. 2. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, onion powder, and Worcesterhire sauce. 3. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until the chili thickens slightly and the beef is fully cooked, approximately 20 minutes. 4. Serve over your favorite hog dog or as a side dish!

My husband and I usually don't enjoy salads all that much, but this copycat recipe of the Apple Gorgonzola Salad from Bucca Di Beppo is great! Adapted from: http://kelsies-kitchen.blogspot.com/2011/11/buca-di-beppo-apple-gorgonzola-salad.html  Ingredients  Salad 8 oz mixed greens 2 Tb crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1 granny smith apple, sliced and chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 oz spiced walnuts, chopped (recipe below) 1/2 cup Italian vinaigrette (recipe below) Spiced walnuts  1 egg white 1 Tbsp water 2 cups walnuts (halves and pieces) 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp allspice Italian vinaigrette  1/3 cup white wine vinegar 3/4 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp salt 1 pinch black pepper 1/8 cup red onion, chopped fine 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced 3/4 cup olive oil Directions  Spiced Walnuts  1. Preheat oven to 225 and line a large shallow baking sheet with foil. 2. Combine egg white and water in a medium...