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zoomed in shot of chilled strawberry bisque in a footed white bowl with strawberries and mint leaves as garnish

Chilled Strawberry Bisque

appetizer· Easter· soup· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day

Chilled Strawberry Bisque – Real strawberries are blended with cream, milk, and a hint of sugar to make for a refreshing bisque that is perfect for starting or finishing any meal Hellooooo February! Not only is this month all about love and Mardi Gras – it’s also my birthday month! I have a special treat planned to celebrate next week,…
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cuban pulled pork slider on a serving platter

Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders

appetizer· pork entrees· sandwiches & wraps· Tailgating Recipes

Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredients of a Cuban sandwich are placed between dinner rolls to make perfectly-sized sliders. As January comes to an end, I have one final savory snack that you can serve for your football parties coming up – my Cuban Pulled Pork Slider. It’s an incredible slider that I became obsessed with, mostly because of…
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overhead shot that shows the football-shaped cheeseball with a spread of dipping vegetables and crackers

Football Cheeseball

appetizer· dips· Tailgating Recipes

Football Cheeseball – A zesty mix of cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and diced veggies are shaped into a football and covered with cheddar cheese. Perfect for serving at your next tailgate! Today, I have another appetizer for you to serve during your football watching parties. This one is more on the nose, since it’s shaped like a football. I’ve actually…
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overhead shot of healthy greek nachos on a round serving platter

Healthy Greek Nachos

appetizer· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes

Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are sliced and topped with a mixture of tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, and Greek dressing. NFL Playoffs are underway, which means the Super Bowl is coming soon. It’s time to get your recipes out for some snacks and party food! If you’re like me, you’re still looking to be a little healthy after the…
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overhead shot of thai red curry chicken soup with chopsticks holding some noodles

Thai Red Curry Chicken Soup

chicken entrees· soup

Thai Red Curry Chicken Soup – A hearty soup made with chicken broth and coconut milk and loaded with chicken, rice noodles, red pepper, and cilantro. As it gets colder this time of year, I love to make soups to keep us all warm. I started making this Thai Red Curry Chicken Soup last year when I was experimenting with…
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close up of teriyaki salmon on a bed of rice

Easy Teriyaki Salmon

seafood· seafood entrees· Valentine's Day

Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for weeknights. This salmon only needs 20 minutes to marinade and cooks in under 10! January is all about getting back on track. I like to focus on simple, healthy recipes this month to clear out all the sugar and chocolate I had in December. Today’s recipe for Teriyaki Salmon is…
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close up of bowl of cheddar sesame cracker

Cheddar Sesame Crackers

appetizer· Easter· snacks· Tailgating Recipes

Cheddar Sesame Crackers – Crispy, buttery crackers loaded with cheddar cheese and topped with sesame seeds I used to think making my own chips and crackers was a silly waste of time. Why make when I can buy? After making these crackers, I am not ashamed to say how wrong I was. Homemade crackers have a stronger flavor and a…
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