Beef and Cheddar Sliders Fun fact, my very first job at 15 years old was at Arby’s. I loved working there. Arby’s was always a lunch spot for my Dad, my cousin Kim and me. We would get the five for five special. My Dad got 2 sandwiches and my cousin and I each got 1.5. We all soaked it in Arby’s sauce. While I was working there, the beef and cheddar became my favorite and still is. The only bad thing about being Arby’s number one fan, is that there are NO Arby’s in Chicago. I came up with…
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Continue ReadingBreakfast Sausage Dippers with Hollandaise Sauce Who says appetizers can’t be for breakfast. This breakfast combines all of mine and Mister Tipsy’s breakfast favorites in one. This is a perfect breakfast to make ahead of time and bake when needed. It is also a fun breakfast to eat on busy mornings when you don’t feel like cooking a big breakfast but want something special. Breakfast Sausage Dippers with Hollandaise Sauce are made with maple breakfast sausage, crescent rolls and Everything But The Bagel Seasoning. I find the seasoning everywhere, even Aldi. I use the Knorr Packet Of Hollandaise, but you…
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Continue ReadingBacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts with Tangy BBQ Sauce These bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts with Tangy BBQ Sauce are a long time childhood memory for me. My Aunt Carol would make them for family parties and I remember thinking they were so exotic and gourmet when I was a kid. The crunch of the water chestnut and crispy bacon are the perfect texture for the tangy bbq sauce you quickly make in a saucepan with ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. All of this bakes up into a delicious appetizer that will be the hit of every party. The full,…
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Continue ReadingChalet Appetizers I first came across these Chalet Appetizers on a tik tok account that I love to follow. The ingredients are so simple and you can make a lot of these for very little cost. What appealed to me in this recipe was the Worcestershire sauce. I used a lot of the Worcestershire, which my Mom did not like, but I did. The good news is, you can adjust the seasoning to your liking. I love the addition of the grated onion to this recipe as well. My recipe calls for Parmesan cheese, but you can really swap any…
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Continue ReadingBig Green Salad With Green Dressing This Big Green Salad with Green Dressing is a fun, festive and healthy dish to include on your holiday party spreads. The big green salad, made with a spinach and iceberg lettuce. The salad is then topped with all the delicious crunchy veggies like cucumber and celery. Feel free to swap these green veggies for other green veggies of your choice. The green dressing is simple and a tiny bit healthier, made with sour cream, ranch powder and avocados. The dressing is creamy, thick and delicious with the addition of parsley and rice wine…
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Continue ReadingShaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is a great party salad and also an easy, delicious lunch option. I have been making this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad for years. Basically since the invention of the bag of already shaved Brussels sprouts from Trader Joes and Aldi. If you have to slice the Brussels Sprouts yourself that’s not hard to do. This salad has all the right notes for me. Savory, sweet, crunch, tender. I love that it is chock full of vegetables, a little fruit and meaty little pecans. I sometimes add chopped rotisserie chicken meat to this…
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Continue ReadingSavory Potato Waffles With Smoked Salmon It never occurred to me before making these Savory Potato Waffles With Smoked Salmon, to make potato pancakes in the waffle maker. The Savory Potato Waffles were SO incredibly easy to make, using just a few ingredients and just a few steps. Frozen hash-browns make the prep easy and the addition of dill, black pepper and maple butter add a delicious complexity of flavors. I like to use the frozen shredded hash-browns from Aldi. The full recipe for these potato waffles with smoked salmon is below that is also printable. I will just outline…
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Continue ReadingTurkey Vegetable Platter This Turkey Vegetable Platter will be the hit of your Thanksgiving. It is whimsical, easy to make, and most importantly SUPER affordable. This is a a great platter to offer to bring to your holiday celebration that won’t break your food budget. It is a great, healthy appetizer and who doesn’t love dunking anything and everything in ranch? The full, printable recipe and steps for making this festive bird is linked at the end of this post. I want to walk you through a few tips and tricks before you skip to the recipe. The Carrots It…
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