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Super Bowl 2018 Menu

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If I’m being honest, the recipe for these Lemon Pepper Buffalo Wings was a happy kitchen accident in which I combined both of our favorite flavors in to one incredible hot wing.  I have a love for all things buffalo, so it’s only natural that I whipped up this combo in our kitchen.  While I was […]

Lemon Pepper Buffalo Wings (Whole30)

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Here to bring you a NEW fan favorite. It’s easy, can be made ahead of time, and can be made in the oven or the crockpot! I love a good, versatile recipe. I love this one even more because it’s very hands off and allows you to actually enjoy your guests/ watch the game/ sit […]

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Tostones I forgot how much I loved buffalo chicken EVERYTHING. Wings, crispy sandwiches, wraps… you name it, I probably enjoy it. Well, I had never had buffalo chicken tostones, so I had to remedy that of course. These bite size, flavorful, crunchy, buffalo chicken tostones make for the best lunch or even […]

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I am a big fan of hosting smarter not harder! These 5 Make- Ahead Serve Yourself game day ideas are some of my best tricks in the book. I love cooking, hosting, serving but I also enjoy actually sitting down to watch the game instead of hovering over my guests.

5 Make- Ahead, Serve Yourself, Game Day Ideas

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Baked Spinach Dip I started making my baked spinach dip back in college. Jeff mentioned he liked spinach and artichoke dip from Friday’s and I was so head over heels in love, I worked tirelessly to prefect his favorite appetizer. I’m sure it’s THIS recipe that we can credit our current marriage to. That might […]

Baked Spinach Dip with Roasted Garlic

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Cookies are one of my favorite treats to serve a crowd. Cupcakes can be messy, cake is a bit labor intensive and requires a fork to eat, but cookies— cookies are a fuss free dessert. These Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft but a little chewy with slightly crisp edges. The small size just make […]

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Sandwiches are always a hit when we have parties. It’s the perfect item to add to a party menu  because they fill up your guests! If you are looking for a fun sandwich idea and love Hawaiian Rolls as much as I do, this recipe for Philly cheesesteak sliders is going to be a hit. […]

Oven Baked Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

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Queso is my weakness. There is nothing better than spicy melted cheese, salty tortilla chips, and a margarita if we are being honest… I am an equal opportunity queso lover; with Velveeta or Creamy Queso Without Velveeta I LOVE Velveeta, but I wanted to try and change it up this time. This recipe packs a […]

Creamy Queso without Velveeta

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My husband’s favorite food might be chicken wings. He considers it an entree, and when offered he will never turn them down. We loved fried chicken wings but sometimes you just don’t want to a) get out the oil b) stand there and babysit the chicken c) deal with all the extra calories. That’s why these […]

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This recipe features one of my favorite ingredients: Chipotle Peppers. I love the spicy, tangy, and smoky flavor it adds. In this easy recipe, the chipotle peppers are the perfect compliment to my homemade bbq sauce. I make the sauce in the blender and pour it on top of chicken breast in the slow cooker. […]

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

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Some of my favorite recipes include appetizers and snack foods. I love a good dip or finger food. In attempts to class up my football snack spread, I thought of this ridiculously easy baked brie recipe I enjoyed  years back. It’s a sweet appetizer but not quite dessert. This beautiful dish is buttery, slightly salty, and […]

Brown Sugar Pecan Baked Brie

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Super Bowl spreads are often full of fried foods; why not switch it up with these baked potato skins that you would swear were fried. Another plus to this recipe is the cost; If you are on the hunt for cost effective appetizers, this is the recipe for you!

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I love appetizers. They are some of my favorite recipes to develop and I love showing up to parties or events with little homemade treats. I’m over on WAGs Redefined sharing a new, very simple recipe that is sure to impress your friends. These small bites are full of spinach, cheese, and creamy goodness. There is […]

Bite Sized Spinach Puffs

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Weekends are for football foods. Football foods can be anything from a chicken wing, to nachos, the perfect chili (and/ or chili dog), or these amazing southwestern egg rolls. Before you scroll down the post looking to see if they’re baked, they are not. I fry them till golden brown and serve them immediately. Call […]

Southwestern Egg Rolls

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To all my Kansas City readers: HAPPY RED FRIDAY! In honor of this weekend’s upcoming home game, I thought I would share a new tailgating recipe. Bacon Cheeseburger Hatch Green Chile Sliders (I’m really working on more creative names, I promise.) Basically, it’s a sweet Hawaiian roll, stuffed with a mini hamburger patty, roasted Hatch […]

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