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50 Quick, Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Appetizers | Bon Appetit

If New Year’s Eve has snuck up on you, it’s not too late to plan out some snacks and appetizers while you watch the ball drop tonight. Whether you are just staying home to have fun with the family or are hosting a party with a bunch of friends, Bon Appetit has put together 50 easy, last-minute appetizers that you can make and look like you have been planning everything all along. Check it out.

On a side note, our kitchen is just about complete. We are waiting on the stove, refrigerator and microwave and I have spent all day putting things away in our cabinets to have it ready to go once everything is complete. I can’t wait to be able to get to work in it and it looks fantastic. I’ll share some pictures once it is ready to go. Thank you to everyone that has followed or visited my little blog this year and in the past years. I have a lot of fun doing it and look forward to sharing even more in 2017. Have a Happy New Year!

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Posted by MikeG on December 31, 2016 in Appetizers, Cooking, Cooking Websites, Fruit, Holidays, Snacks, Vegetables

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What to Make with Holiday Roast Leftovers- Bon Appétit Recipe | Bon Appetit

26 Dec

The holiday meal is always a great one, but then you are left trying to figure out what to do with all of those leftovers from your roast, turkey, ham or other protein you made. Bon Appetit has put together 14 great recipe ideas with what you can make with some of those leftovers that you aren’t quite sure what to do with. Check it out!

Source: What to Make with Holiday Roast Leftovers- Bon Appétit Recipe | Bon Appetit

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Posted by MikeG on December 26, 2016 in Beef, Biscuits, Breakfast, Cooking, Cooking Websites, Dinner, Holidays, Leftovers, One Pot Meals, Pork, Poultry, Sandwiches, Sauce, Side Dishes, Soups & Stews, Turkey

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29 Christmas Cocktails to Get You Through Holiday Drama | Bon Appetit

24 Dec

Okay, you have your Christmas menu planned, but what about drinks? You can certainly go with the standby basics of beer, wine, and soda, but why not try something a little bit different and extraordinary this year for your guests and yourself? Bon Appetit has put together 29 Christmas cocktails ideas, with all kinds of beverages and punch that are perfect for parties or just to relax with after dinner or after wrapping all the presents. Check it out!

Source: 29 Christmas Cocktails to Get You Through Holiday Drama | Bon Appetit

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Posted by MikeG on December 24, 2016 in Beverages, Cooking, Cooking Websites, Holidays

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Christmas Morning – Recipes from NYT Cooking

23 Dec

When you work through the frenzy that can often go along with Christmas morning, there is nothing better than sitting down as a family and having a nice, fun breakfast to start out the day. New York Times Cooking has put together some great Christmas breakfast ideas so you can have as little or as much as you want after you finish opening up those presents. Check it out!

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Posted by MikeG on December 23, 2016 in Biscuits, Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes, Cooking, Cooking Websites, Eggs, Fruit, Holidays

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Quick and Easy Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas and Recipes : Cooking Channel

22 Dec

If you are still looking for some quick and easy recipes to use for your Christmas dinner, Cooking Channel has 25 great ideas for you for side dishes, entrees, salads and more that are very easy to make and can help you round out a menu that is planned even at the last minute. Check it out!

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Posted by MikeG on December 22, 2016 in Appetizers, Beef, Cooking, Cooking Websites, Dessert, Dinner, Holidays, Lamb, Pasta, Pork, Potatoes, Poultry, Rice, Salad, Seafood, Side Dishes, Vegetables

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55 One-Bite Appetizer Recipes – Bon Appétit Recipe | Bon Appetit

21 Dec

With Christmas and New Years right around the corner, if you are hosting parties for either you may want to think about some of the appetizers you make for your event. Making appetizers that are quick bites to eat and don’t require a knife and fork is the best way to go and Bon Appetit has put together 55 great recipes for items that are easy to make and try for your party. Check it out!

Our kitchen renovation is still ongoing so there is no cooking for me yet, but after the holidays it will all be done and I’ll have a brand new kitchen to cook in, so look for some great new recipes after the New Year. Thanks for following and have a fantastic holiday!

Source: 55 One-Bite Appetizer Recipes – Bon Appétit Recipe | Bon Appetit

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Posted by MikeG on December 21, 2016 in Appetizers, Beef, Cooking, Cooking Websites, Eggs, Fruit, Holidays, Pork, Poultry, Sausage, Seafood, Snacks, Vegetables

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More Than 23 Delicious Dinners in 5 Ingredients Or Less – Recipes from NYT Cooking

08 Dec

Like most people, finding time to cook regular meals during the holidays can be even more difficult then the typical weeks that go by. On top of everything going around to get prepared for the Christmas goes work, school, afterschool activities and more. For us, things have been really hectic around here as we are getting our kitchen renovated right before the holidays! I won’t be doing much cooking since the kitchen is going to be gutted and made over from top to bottom (something long overdue), but once it is done we will have a brand new space to work in and try new recipes. In the meantime, here are 23 great recipes from New York Times Cooking that use a minimal amount of ingredients and can be cooked quickly, both ideal for this time of year. Check it out!

Source: More Than 23 Delicious Dinners in 5 Ingredients Or Less – Recipes from NYT Cooking

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Posted by MikeG on December 8, 2016 in Beef, Breakfast, Cooking, Cooking Websites, Dinner, Eggs, One Pot Meals, Pasta, Pork, Poultry, Produce, Seafood, Side Dishes

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The Food Lab: How to Roast the Best Potatoes of Your Life | Serious Eats

02 Dec

As easy as roasting potatoes may sound, getting the potatoes to come out just right with the perfect combination of crispy and crunchy outside with a creamy inside is not as simple as it seems. More often than not I find I struggle in getting the combination perfect and either get ptoatoes too crunchy outside and dried out inside or moist inside but not crunchy. Well Serious Eats seeks to make the process easier for you and I by showing just what you need and what you have to do to create the perfect roasted potatoes any time. Check it out!

Source: The Food Lab: How to Roast the Best Potatoes of Your Life | Serious Eats