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Rice Cooker Spanish Rice

Rice Cooker Spanish Rice

sides
April 28, 2023

Rice Cooker Spanish Rice – Jasmine rice is cooked with chicken broth, onions, tomatoes, and spices to make it super…
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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

appetizer· Easter· pizza & pasta· salad· sides
January 1, 2023

Greek Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed with Greek dressing, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, cucumbers and feta cheese,…
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Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels

Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels

appetizer· sides· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
December 1, 2022

Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels – Puff pastry is rolled up with cream cheese, broccoli, and shredded cheese. They’re sliced into pinwheels…
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Sweet Potato Gratin

Sweet Potato Gratin

Fall Flavors· sides
November 6, 2022

Sweet Potato Gratin – Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are baked with cream and covered in Parmesan cheese to make for…
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Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

sides
April 25, 2022

Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Baked sweet potatoes are stuffed with seasoned black beans, fresh white onion, cilantro and finished…
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Wild Rice Salad

Wild Rice Salad

appetizer· Easter· salad· sides· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
April 15, 2021

Wild Rice Salad – Hearty wild rice is tossed in a tangy vinaigrette with dried cranberries, sliced almonds, corn, and…
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Greek Lemon Potatoes

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Easter· Holiday Favorites· sides· Summertime Favorites
April 5, 2021

Greek Lemon Potatoes – Yukon gold baby potatoes are cooked in a mixture of garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth, and…
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Cinnamon Apple Kolaches

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Tres Leches

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

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Sweet Potato Gratin

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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

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Pumpkin Crumb Cake

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Pretzel Bread Pudding

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

 

Rosemary cheese straws are Southern cheese straws Rosemary cheese straws are Southern cheese straws flavored with fresh rosemary to give them a sophisticated feel.

To find this recipe, search for rosemary cheese straws on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Nutella macarons are a classic chewy French cookie Nutella macarons are a classic chewy French cookie made with chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella). 

To find this recipe, search for Nutella macarons on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Watermelon basil lemonade is homemade lemonade swe Watermelon basil lemonade is homemade lemonade sweetened with basil sugar and fresh watermelon juice.

To find this recipe, search for watermelon basil lemonade on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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these Hawaiian BBQ chicken skewers are loaded with these Hawaiian BBQ chicken skewers are loaded with BBQ chicken, pineapple chunks, ham, and red onion and grilled to perfection.

To find this recipe, search for Hawaiian BBQ chicken skewers on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Buffalo chicken sliders have buffalo chicken nugge Buffalo chicken sliders have buffalo chicken nuggets loaded into soft sweet rolls and topped with homemade blue cheese sauce.

To find this recipe, search for buffalo chicken sliders on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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