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Make-Ahead Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
Well it’s finally the day! The day I have been waiting for since last November…Ohio State Football is set to kickoff in only a few hours! 😀 Andrew and I are huge Ohio State fans. You know the kind of … Continue reading
Chicken and Cheddar Dog Biscuits
Happy 3rd birthday to my Yorkshire Terrier, Hemingway! Hemingway was born April 11, 2009 and has managed to wiggle his way right into our hearts. Andrew surprised me with this little yorkie for our first wedding anniversary in June 20o9. I … Continue reading
Scalloped Potatoes
Growing up my mom would make scalloped potatoes from the box all the time. We always went crazy when she would pull this side dish out of the oven. They tasted great, but I never knew what I was missing … Continue reading
Baked Cheese Grits
Back in November my husband and I traveled down to Eureka Springs, Arkansas to do some hiking in the Ozark Mountains. Both of us love the outdoors and hiking, but here in central Illinois we are surrounded by nothing but corn … Continue reading
Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
We continue onto Week 13 of College Football, which means another delicious Football bite! I can’t believe this is the last week of the regular season. It went by so fast! Today we are playing our biggest rival-Michigan. At the beginning of … Continue reading
Ultimate Spicy Beef Nachos
We continue onto Week 10 of College Football, which means another delicious Football bite! Loaded nachos has to be one of my favorite football snacks. Not only are they super easy to make, but they are always a crowd favorite. Spicy beef, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Beef
Tagged appetizers, beef, cheese, football, ground beef, jalapeños, lime, Mexican
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Savory Southwestern Cornbread
Southwestern cornbread packed with corn kernels, chili powder, jalapeños, chopped red bell peppers, cilantro and cheddar cheese. Fall is finally here and that means hearty soups and chili are common in our house. A bowl of soup is never complete without a giant … Continue reading
Posted in Breads & Muffins
Tagged baking, bell pepper, bread, cheese, corn, corn bread, cornmeal, jalapeños
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Buffalo Chicken Bites
We continue onto Week 4 of College Football, which means another delicious Football bite! These bite-sized Buffalo Chicken Bites are oven baked, not fried, so not only do they taste great, but are so much healthier for you. These crispy bites are crusted … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, Main Dish, Snacks
Tagged appetizers, cheese, chicken, football, main dish, snack
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Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers make a protein-rich vegetarian meal even meat lovers will love. Packed full of healthy vegetables, fiber and protein, this dish is only 280 calories a serving. My family just loves quinoa…we can’t get enough of it. So when I saw this recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Main Dish, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Tagged baking, bell pepper, black beans, carrots, celery, cheese, corn, cumin, garlic, main dish, mushrooms, onion, poblano pepper, quinoa, side dish, tomato, vegetarian
26 Comments
Heirloom Tomato Pie
The second I saw this tomato pie on the cover of Food Network Magazine I was super excited to make it. I kept checking the local grocery stores, but many of the tomatoes were soft and over ripe. I didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Main Dish, Pie & Tart, Vegetarian
Tagged cheese, main dish, onion, pie, tomato, vegetarian
17 Comments