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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball Appetizer
Who knew? There is a National Cheese Ball Day! I am a big cheese fan for better or worse. When I attend parties, I generally gravitate towards the cheese tray or the cheese ball appetizer. I am easy to read in that way. National Cheeseball Day can also refer to the puffed cheeseball snacks as well. So whichever way you want to celebrate this cheesy day, you can. But if you want to make a cheese ball for your family to enjoy during your quarantine and a movie, here is a recipe that they are all sure to enjoy! Bacon, cheese, a little heat for the jalepenos… I think it…
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Sweet & Savory Spiced Pecans
April is National Pecan Month. However, on top of that, April 14th in National Pecan Day. Pecans everywhere! I have roasted my two pounds of pecans to put in the freezer for later snacking. What are you doing to celebrate? LOL Ironically, we have a pecan tree in our front yard. How long did it take me to realize that? I am embarrassed to say years. The squirrels made short work of them each year and I only saw a few nuts on the ground each year. A tree trimmer informed me about what we had in the front yard — I felt silly! I have been buying pecans when…
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Honey Pecan Chicken
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. April is National Pecan Month. I will be sharing recipes all month using pecans, and today is the first. Pecans are my favorite nuts but I am not very fond of other nuts. That came as a surprise to my parents. As a child, my father would go to the old Sears popcorn and candy counters (am I showing my age?) and would buy salted nuts —…
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7 Hearty Party Appetizers
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Do you hold parties for big sporting events or even Oscar watching events? Try some of these hearty party appetizers to keep your guests happy. If you want, you can make many of these types of appetizers ahead of time. This allows you to make life easier on the day of the event Buffalo Wings Buffalo wings are almost a staple at tailgating and holiday parties across…
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Thanksgiving: Try These Lighter Appetizers
When you’re planning a large meal for the family or your friends, it can take all sorts of intense planning to make sure that you have the right stuff for the evening. Along with planning comes the burden of being aware of the nutritional aspects of the meal. If you have more discriminating guests, then you might want to consider what kind of food you’ll be sharing. To be a hit with your guests, you’ll need to learn a few appetizer recipes that give them lighter options to snack on leading up to the main course. Fried Sweet Potato Cubies Few people out there will turn their nose up at…
