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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...