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A combination of your favorite beer, a variety of cheeses, and delicious seasonings this recipe is a welcome addition to any appetizer spread! Serve with pretzel bites, tortilla chips or even veggies! Best Beer for Cheese Dip What kind of beer do you like best? Then that is the beer you should use! Dark Beers like stouts, and malts will produce deep and bitter flavor. Light Beers like ales and IPA’s will give a lighter kind of flavor (this is my personal preference)....

I’m sure that pumpkin spice flavored everything is about to start rolling out at any moment now, but right now I’m taking the time to enjoy more tropical, summery flavors. I’m currently obsessed with fresh fruit, pineapple upside-down cake, and, especially, coconut. Particularly in the form of these easy coconut cupcakes. For this recipe, I use coconut milk in the actual cupcakes, as well as in the frosting. A small amount of coconut extract is added for the strongest coconut flavor, and everything is topped off with shredded coconut....

Homemade salad dressings are so much more delicious than the store-bought versions (and don’t have extra preservatives or sugars)! Delicious Homemade Dressing Our creamy Italian dressing has a great homemade flavor. It’s quick to make, you only need about 5 minutes or so. This dressing lasts about 2 weeks in the fridge (but I’m sure you’ll use it up long before then!). This recipe is versatile, you can get creative and mix up your own favorite blend of herbs and spices!...

Simply season and bake for a light snack! Swap up the seasonings to change them up. This kale chip recipe can also be prepared in an air fryer or a dehydrator (refer to user guides) but not every kitchen has these appliances. This oven-baked version is one of the best ways to make kale chips. Is Kale Healthy? Yup! Kale is a popular superfood these days because it’s economical, easy to find, and loaded with B-vitamins, fiber, and protein....

You can really add anything you want to this easy quiche recipe — other vegetables, different cheeses or seasonings — but ham and cheese is our favorite way to do it up. I don’t know about you, but we love eggs for any meal of the day here. We’ll take any excuse to enjoy them for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and this easy quiche recipe definitely bridges the gap between all three....

Just a handful of ingredients, shredded cheese, ham, and onions, and everyone can have a hearty biscuit before rushing out the door on a busy morning. Best of all, they’re ready in 30 minutes! Best Biscuits Ever! These biscuits can be whipped up in 10 minutes, and bake for about 15, so quick! These biscuits are so versatile, swap ham for breakfast sausage or bacon and use any kind of cheese....

Using the Instant Pot provides the extra convenience of being able to cook everything in one pot for a quick weeknight meal. There’s nothing more nourishing or comforting than chicken noodle soup, especially during the chilly winter months! It’s like a hug in a bowl, loaded with tender chicken, veggies and noodles. Remember your mother’s yummy chicken soup, slow simmered for hours on the stove or a slow cooker? This Instant Pot chicken soup recipe is just as delicious but much quicker....

Only 20 minutes from start to finish, bagels are topped with your favorites toppings and baked until bubbly. Skip the takeout and enjoy a simple favorite at home! Made with Simple Ingredients Homemade pizza bagels are absolutely delicious. They use only 4 simple ingredients and straight from the oven, they are ready in just 20 minutes! Kids, parents, and everyone in between will love them! Ingredients BAGELS Plain bagels are the perfect base for this recipe!...

This cool feta dip is topped with warm roasted tomatoes for unmistakable Mediterranean flavors everyone will rave about. What is Whipped Feta? I recently ate this dish at a restaurant and fell so deeply in love I knew I had to create an at-home version to share with you! Whipped feta is a creamy cheese dip with lots of tart and salty feta cheese! With its pretty presentation, this chilled dip is served with warm with roasted tomatoes on top!...

The sauce is extra easy to make from scratch (no roux required) and full of flavor for a quick weeknight meal. The Best Broccoli Casserole My family absolutely LOVES broccoli rice casserole but I have to say we love this pasta version just as much! It’s filled with all of the things we love best, but it’s versatile enough for mix-ins and substitutions! Ingredients BROCCOLI This recipe is full of fresh crisp broccoli of course!...

This twist on a classic pecan pie recipe adds semi-sweet chocolate and some cocoa to the batter. The result is a rich and buttery pie with great chocolate pecan flavor. A Holiday Favorite Who doesn’t love a down-home, comfort food in the form of a mouthwatering, chocolatey dessert?! Ingredients Pecans: Crunchy pecans add flavor to this recipe (other nuts work too though). Toast the pecans by baking in the oven and cool before adding to the pie for the best flavor....

Crispy Coconut Shrimp is a family favorite with jumbo shrimp coated in a sweet coconut breading, cooked crispy and golden-brown. Coconut Shrimp as a party appetizer, a side dish, or just a fun snack with a tangy dip or sauce. Favorite Shrimp Appetizer Everyone goes for the coconut shrimp on the buffet table because they are so crispy, sweet, and tender. Make ahead and refrigerate or freeze before baking if you’d like....

There are some who think the best tuna melt recipes absolutely must be made with American cheese and toasted white bread. (The way many moms used to do.) But I use an English muffin in my tuna melt recipe, because it holds up well and any juices seep in to the little holes for more yum. I think you’ll agree, cheddar makes for a really tasty sandwich. A little dash of Dijon mustard and lemon juice in the tuna salad also adds some zest to this recipe....

Everyone loves a plate of gooey, loaded nachos but this version is not like the usual nachos!! Crispy cinnamon sugar tortillas are topped with chocolate, caramel sauce, fruit, and whipped cream! Favorite Dessert Recipe We love charcuterie boards and make them often for guests. I had never thought of having a sweet dessert version until I saw the book Dessert Boards by Kellie Hemmerly! So many pretty and fun ideas to share dessert with friends for family....

Rice and mushrooms cooked in the Instant Pot with broth and herbs until creamy and tender. Stir in some parmesan cheese for an effortlessly elegant meal. Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto I have to admit, Instant Pot risotto is one of my favorite uses for the Instant Pot (along with melt in your mouth ribs). A traditional mushroom risotto recipe needs tending to and lots of stirring while instant pot risotto is a set-it-and-forget-it kinda dish!...

Everyone loves a hot cheesy dip and this one is a favorite! Corn dip combines corn kernels and bacon in a creamy cheesy base of cream cheese, sour cream, and loads of extras! It’s all baked until hot and bubbly. Serve this recipe with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for dipping. How to Make Baked Corn Dip Whisk cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients and spread into a baking dish....

We love baked brie and even brie grilled cheese, but these are the perfect finger food for holiday gatherings or quick homemade snacks (and they take only minutes to prep). It’s the perfect way to use your homemade cranberry sauce following the holidays! What is the Best Pastry to Use? Cranberry brie bites will accommodate several kinds of pastry. There are several ready-made options, or you can mix up your own pastry dough if have the time....

Grilled cheese is awesome… you know, that crispy golden crust with the ooey gooey cheesy filling (and sometimes even mac & cheese in your grilled cheese)! This is the same idea but the dessert version! Now I have to be totally honest, I’d love to take credit for this idea but it isn’t mine. My 17 year old daughter is the queen of grilled cheese perfection! I’m talking perfectly golden grilled bread each and every time, well, she came up with this!...

When the weather is colder, I do use dried or frozen herbs but I still really enjoy buying fresh! In the cooler months you can get herbs for just a couple of dollars each so I try to choose at least one or two to use throughout the week. The flavor they add is amazing. While fresh herbs can be a little bit pricey but I’ve found a way to keep my herbs fresh for a couple of weeks!...

These can be served as an appetizer or as a meal. If you’re looking for a new recipe to impress guests, this is it! Savory Steak Bites We love this recipe because the flavor is amazing. The steak is seared in a hot pan which takes just minutes, so quick and easy! Plus it’s versatile – serve them as an appetizer or as bites with a dip. Serve them with a side of fried rice and bok choy for an easy meal....