Dressed To Impress, But Won’t Blow Your Food Budget Spring Spaghetti is a perfect pasta for this transitional time of year. Made with crispy bacon, sweet corn, a little bit of Parmesan cheese and some spring greens, this pasta cooks up quickly and tastes great reheated. I made this recipe when my weekly food budget was at an all time low and it immediately became one of my most favorite meals. Sometimes I substitute the bacon for a ham or sausage. I have even added a tiny bit of ready made Alfredo sauce to this dish to make it extra…
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Continue ReadingA Tropical Sausage Snack Bacon Wrapped Pineapple and Kielbasa Skewers feature tender bites of bacon wrapped pineapple with a smokey slice of kielbasa for a sweet and savory treat. They’re topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic salt then glazed with a maple mustard sauce just as they come out of the oven for one of the best finger foods you’ll ever eat. I have been perusing old cookbooks once again and love the “exotic recipes” I keep finding that boast “Hawaiian Flair.” Most of the recipes combine some sort of bacon and pineapple…
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Continue ReadingA Sandwich Reminiscent Of Arby’s Jalapeños Poppers As you may or may not know, I am a huge lover of the Arby’s Fast Food Chain. In fact, my first job was at Arby’s so you can trust me when I say they have THE BEST Jalapeño Poppers. These Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are inspired by the wonderful poppers at Arby’s. These sandwiches have a decent amount of ingredients, but they are all required in order to make the best grilled cheese sandwich you have ever sank your teeth into. These are sure to be your new favorites. An Interesting…
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Continue ReadingA Fun And Elegant Appetizer Who doesn’t love a Cobb salad? It is a complete meal in a salad! The tailored down version of these Mini Cobb Salad Appetizers is perfect for a fun and elegant appetizer and I find they are always a hit at parties. Serve on little dishes with a mini fork and top the whole thing with some fresh, cracked black pepper. I think the mini plate accessories really add to the flair and elegance of this appetizer. Where Can I Buy Mini Appetizer Plates? I get the little plastic plates on Amazon. They are called…
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Continue ReadingThe Ultimate Salty and Sweet Snack Make Ahead Candied Bacon is a culinary delight. Who doesn’t love bacon? Especially when it’s candied and delicious? This make ahead bacon is a minor labor of love. The good news is, it can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve or even eaten cold. It is a wonderful special treat to serve alongside deviled eggs for a play on bacon and eggs. The method is easy and just slightly time consuming but the end result is worth it. A GREAT Brunch Idea This is a wonderful treat to make…
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The One With the Tartlet Recipe from Friends Cheese Tartlets with Bacon Onion Jam make an elegant yet easy appetizer. The bacon jam is simple to make with just a little pinch of patience while the bacon and onions cook. Also, it’s so fun to say. “Tartlets!” You can customize the jam by using any fruit or vegetable flavor you like. You can also customize the cheese by using any variety you like. These are delicious hot, but also hold up really well on an appetizer buffet. The full, printable recipe is linked on a card at the end of…
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Continue ReadingA Juicy and Crispy Delight These BLT Chicken Tenders are the summer recipe of your dreams. It’s Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Chicken with a tangy tomato ranch dressing hack. What could be better? The beauty of this recipe is that you can prep the chicken tenders ahead of time and bake them when you are ready. You can also bake them off ahead of time and use them for meals throughout the week. The full, printable and Pinterest Pin-able recipe is at the end of this post but be sure to read through the post if you are one of…
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Continue ReadingThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This content is intended for readers who are 21 and over. #holidaybloodymarybar #collectivebias A Spicy Boozy Delight I love entertaining around the holidays and I always like to be prepared for unexpected guests. One of my hostess tips is to keep simple ingredients around to be able to present a last minute Bloody Mary bar that’s sure to impress. When I need to stock up on supplies to be ready to throw something together, I head to Walmart! Personally, I do not like those Bloody…
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