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Baked Fries

July 2, 2015

Do you want fries with that? I don’t know why this is ever a question, but of course! When I go out to eat and have a burger I must have fries with it. I think my love of fries is largely due to my love of ketchup but that’s a whole other blog post. I do not discriminate on the types of fries I love. My passion for fries…

July 2, 2015 By Fatima

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Goat Cheese and Strawberry Crostino

May 7, 2015

The first time I had goat cheese was in my senior year of college. I went to a screening of Food, Inc. in Stephanie’s documentary class. Delicious! We saw Food Network magazine’s breakfast toast article and saw they paired goat cheese with a number of foods. We took this concept down to a mini level and made a Goat Cheese and Strawberry Crostino. Stopping by the new Whole Foods in our…

May 7, 2015 By Brian

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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

January 5, 2015

Two weeks ago, we made these buffalo chicken meatballs in the oven. Took them out, and loaded them up on a sub. I think I added too much sauce to my sub because my mouth was on fire. They were amazing. This past weekend, we made these buffalo chicken meatballs again, except this time, we made them in the crock pot. While both were delicious, we prefer to bake these in the oven.…

January 5, 2015 By Brian

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Fajita Quesadillas

December 29, 2014

If a fajita and a quesadilla had babies, they would have fajita quesadillas and possibly the best Mexican dish I have ever made. Not only was this recipe one of the tastiest dishes but it was super-fast and easy. Whenever Brian goes to a Mexican restaurant, without looking at the menu you know what he is going to order, fajitas. Don’t be the person sitting next to him because you…

December 29, 2014 By Fatima

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Mini Steak and Cheese

December 28, 2014

For our family parties, our food theme was “mini.” Last week Fatima made a delicious steak and cheese sandwich. It was my first steak and cheese – ever. When we were thinking of an appetizer menu for Christmas, we needed to think of something to fit into our “mini” theme. So I thought, “why not little steak and cheeses?” These were a hit and were gobbled up in minutes. What’s…

December 28, 2014 By Brian

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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Shooters

December 28, 2014

Nothing beats a warm grilled cheese and tomato soup. This miniature version takes this delicious dish to any party. Since our theme was “mini” this year, we wanted to pair our mini steak and cheese with another delicious treat.; these grilled cheese and tomato soup shooters. Not to mention, we needed something easy to prep. While you can make a delicious roasted tomato soup, using canned soup works just as…

December 28, 2014 By Brian

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Mini Buffalo Chicken Wheels

January 27, 2014

When you’re in the mood for a quick snack or need some apps for a party, these mini buffalo chicken wheels are the perfect fit. Quick, easy, and delicious. My sister taught us how to make these; she’s been making them for our family, every Sunday for this year’s football season. Fatima and I made a ton of these for a handful of parties over our Christmas break, and they…

January 27, 2014 By Brian

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Mini Pumpkin Pies

September 25, 2013

How freaking cute! These mini pumpkin pies will bring big smiles to your guests. Planning on having a fall appetizer, or a buffet of mini desserts? Add these mini pumpkin pies to your list. The best part is these are so easy to make. You can use any pumpkin pie recipe and any crust you want. All you’re doing is making a mini pumpkin pie. I used a Pillsbury crust…

September 25, 2013 By Brian

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Blooming Onion: Nailed It

August 12, 2013

This weekend, we witnessed a fire in our apartment. In a search on Pinterest for something we’ve never made before, we came across some blooming onion recipes. When I saw a recipe for a blooming onion, I was like… If you never had one, go to Chili’s and order one (apparently they are at Outback Steakhouse as well). Delicious. Just a fun take on an onion ring with some sweet…

August 12, 2013 By Brian

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Cucumber Salmon

May 8, 2013

Cucumbers are so refreshing. Pairing them with fish, like salmon, can make a great summer appetizer for your parties. Topping it off with a citrus-lime topping – BAM – you’re the master of party hosting. The appetizer, yummy and healthy, might bring hesitation to your guests. Salmon on cucumber? How can that be hearty? It might not be hearty, but cucumber salmon will appease your health-conscious guests. …

May 8, 2013 By Brian

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Buffalo Spiced Hummus

April 25, 2013

Colors of the world. Spice up your life. Every boy and every girl. Spice up your life. People of the world. Spice up your…HUMMUS! Buffalo spiced anything is your go to flavor for any party. Buffalo chicken pizza, buffalo shrimp, and buffalo chicken pockets! I can have buffalo-spiced *insert food here* at least once a day. When I made that really easy “1, 2, 3” hummus last week, I thought…

April 25, 2013 By Brian

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Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus

April 16, 2013

One of my newly discovered snacks is hummus. I love roasted red pepper and garlic hummus, so I thought I would try to make my own. Off the bat – tahini (a popular middle eastern ingredient in hummus) is an expensive ingredient. Maybe $8 for 1lb of tahini is a “New York City” price for one of the “cheaper” grocers in our area, so let me know what else you…

April 16, 2013 By Brian

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Guacamole with Bacon

January 31, 2013

Guacamole is a favorite of mine. It’s healthy and easy to make. I love it on chips, toast, even grilled cheese! Who knew that adding bacon to it would make it that much better?! Feed your guests a hearty guacamole on game day. You can use any bacon you want – you know how much we love our turkey bacon. Ingredients: 2 avocados 1 large Tomato 1/4 red onion 3…

January 31, 2013 By Brian

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Cucumber Salmon

January 28, 2013

At half time, just before Beyonce performs, you walk into the living room with your new appetizer. The room, wanting more of your delicious food, turn their heads to you, their eyes following your every move. Hesitation sets in. What is it? Will it be good? Staring awkwardly at your creation, the room is silent. Your toughest critic, the 12 year old cousin who hates all food unless topped with ketcup, gets…

January 28, 2013 By Brian

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Popeye’s Spinach Dip

July 13, 2012

This delicious dip is great for any occasion, and makes a great presentation! Ingredients: 1 small box of frozen chopped spinach (defrosted and dried) Pico de Gallo (or diced tomatoes and onions – also dried) 16 oz of sour cream 1 packet of powdered Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning Basically place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. We cut out a large rounded baguette and used it as the bowl…

July 13, 2012 By Brian

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

July 11, 2012

I am on a buffalo chicken spree. You’ll find a lot of recipes coming soon featuring buffalo sauce. Here’s a simple summer dip recipe that will have your guests wanting more… [recipe] Buffalo Chicken Dip 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing 1/2 cup Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce (there’s nothing better) 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Lots of shredded chicken (I think we used 2-3 pounds) Heat your oven to 350°F.…

July 11, 2012 By Brian

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