Lure The Easter Bunny To Your House With This Savory Snack Easter Bunny Inspired Stuffed Peppers are the snack that will definitely have the floppy hopper himself stopping at your home. A savory and decadent cream cheese is stuffed into baby bell peppers for a delicious and moderately healthy snack that kids can even help prepare. I made these Easter Bunny Inspired Stuffed Peppers for the neighbor’s kids a few years ago. While they are slightly a labor of love, they are so cute, so fun, and absolutely adorable to see on your holiday spread. If I was having kids…
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Continue ReadingTasty Memories of An Iconic Chicagoland Restaurant Crispy Buttered Quesadillas with Warm Salsa evoke a food memory that lives for eternity in my mind. Crispy, buttered, and fried cheese quesadillas served with a warm and flavorful salsa that has been simmered with cumin, onions, and garlic makes an easy dinner that everyone in your family will love. Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant is a small chain I grew up with in Chicago. The Pepe’s I most often visited was on Archer Avenue near Harlem. My cousins and I would go when we wanted to treat ourselves. Kim is my cousin that has…
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Continue ReadingA New Cheese Dip That Will Impress Your Guests Whipped Parmesan and Honey Pecan Cheese Dip is made with Parmesan, cream cheese, and a touch of soy sauce for the ultimate umami flavor. A hint of smoked paprika and black pepper take this cheese dip to the next level while the toasted pecans on top add the prefect nutty crunch. Parmesan, The BEST Snack One of my favorite snacks has always been a really good quality Parmesan, sliced thin, topped with honey and black pepper. This combination graced many a wine night at my home. I decided to turn it…
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Continue ReadingA Meal Easy To Make And Even Easier To Enjoy Grandma’s Kraft Dinner is an upgrade on a classic that can be prepared quickly and enjoyed immediately. It’s made with Kraft Blue Box Macaroni and Cheese along with a few extra ingredients like garlic and onion powder, evaporated milk, and a pinch of chili powder with extra melted cheese melted to make it even creamier for all to enjoy. This recipe was born out of my Grandma’s need to get a tasty meal on the table after she worked all day. This was not because she was required to do…
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A Festive Little Fella To Celebrate The Holiday You either love this little festive Leprechaun Cheese Ball, or you fear him. Either way this delicious mix of fairly simple ingredients like cream cheese, cheddar, and just a few vegetables for decor will be the talk of your Saint Patrickés Day celebration. I spent a Saint Patrick’s Day a few years back with my Grandmother. With no option to celebrate at a bar, I decided to make this cheeseball for us to be able to snack on something special while we watched our Hallmark movies. My grandmother got such a kick…
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Continue ReadingSimply Delicious Ritz Cracker Snackers are the perfect appetizer when you are looking for something simple and delicious. The buttery cracker base lies beneath a tangy whipped cream cheese, grated onion, the crunch of minced onion, and poppy seeds all topped with a pepper and salami. These are quick to make. I like to keep a big batch of the cream cheese in the fridge then top the crackers as I need to make more. A simple cracker snack is always welcome in my family. We also love these Baked Cheesy Cracker Snacks. You can really use any crackers that…
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Continue ReadingThe Salty and Rich Appetizer Of Your Dreams This Sweet and Savory Baked Brie is the salty and sweet appetizer dip of your dreams. Paired with the salty roasted tomatoes, the creamy brie is enhanced by a drizzle of honey and black pepper. I like to get a really affordable, yet delicious brie from my favorite store, Aldi. This is not sponsored by Aldi, I just really love their extensive and cheap cheese selection, especially for parties and the holidays. This recipe can be doubled for a larger group. You can add one or two wheels of brie if they…
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A Decadent and Delicious Appetizer Bite Sized Cheese Balls are an elegant and savory snack made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, grated onion, and a hint of spice. Crushed pecans add a nutty flavor and delicious crunch. These can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for a day or two to put out for guests. Pop one in your mouth or serve with crackers. These Bite Sized Cheese Balls are an old fashioned recipe that I saw in a vintage cookbook. I modified this recipe to add in a few more touches that I think make…
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