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Appetizers, Main, Mexican, Party Food

Party Time: Nacho Bar Style

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With football season upon us, I thought it would be fun to have a Nacho Bar party. My son LOVED it! For the protein, I used ground chicken, but you could easily use ground beef or turkey if you choose. The queso – or cheese sauce – comes together in […]

Appetizers, Mexican, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Salsa Fresca

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Fresh salsa is so great to make when you are having a taco night or a Mexican theme dinner at home. It’s also a hit at parties. There’s not cooking involved, just a bit of chopping. Here’s a great recipe for the next time you need a salsa fix! It […]

Appetizers, Italian, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Caponata

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Caponata is summer simmering in a pot. This appetizer of Sicilian origin features eggplant and many other fave summer veg such as zucchini and peppers. This dish is meant to be served at room temp, and it tastes better the longer the flavors have to blend together. So, it’s a […]

Appetizers, Baking, Bread, Italian, Side Dish

Garlic Knots

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Garlic knots are a fun baking project to do at home, especially with the kids. I always keep pizza dough in the freezer, so these are easy to whip up anytime. They go great with soup and a salad or really as an accompaniment to any dinner. You can dip […]

American, Appetizers, Chicken, Main, Party Food

Chicken Tenders Done Right

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These are officially my go-to for chicken tenders effective immediately. Parmesan Chicken Sticks are superb. They are crispy and juicy and well absolutely perfect. Thanks, Barefoot Contessa. Her recipe calls for placing the chicken on a stick, but I omit that step. I also place my cooked chicken on a […]