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Happy Galentine’s Day

February 13, 2012 Appetizer
Happy Galentine’s Day

Girlfriends. Other than sisters and family, they’re the most loyal, generous, and dependable people you’ll ever have in your life. Through thick and thin, they’ll stand by you through painful breakups, career successes, and pick you up when you’re feeling blue. Like a good bottle of wine, the friendship only gets better with time. I [...]

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Easy Dips for Chicken Wings

February 1, 2012 Appetizer
Easy Dips for Chicken Wings

When it comes to chicken wings, the usual go to dip is a creamy ranch or tangy blue cheese. But with the Super Bowl just around the corner, convenient on-hand ingredients can be transformed into quick dips that are sure to pack a flavorful punch. Spice it up: Combine apricot preserves, Worcestershire sauce, light brown [...]

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Pub Food: Chicken Wings

January 26, 2012 Appetizer
Pub Food: Chicken Wings

Chicken wings. Buffalo wings. No matter what you call them, they’re a must on every guy’s “All-Time Favorite Foods” list, and a staple at every tailgate. This year alone, Americans will consume about 25 billion wings, 1.25 million on Super Bowl Sunday. That’s a whopping 100 million pounds, according to the National Chicken Council. Hailing [...]

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Pop-tastic! Homemade Popcorn Recipes

December 17, 2011 Appetizer
Pop-tastic! Homemade Popcorn Recipes

I grew up in a family of popcorn lovers. At the movies, camping, bumming around the house – no matter where we are or what we’re doing, there’s usually a bowl of of that light, airy goodness nearby.  Like a dog and bacon, even the sound of kernels exploding in a pot of canola oil, [...]

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Holiday Travel Snacks

December 1, 2011 Appetizer
Holiday Travel Snacks

The holidays mean it’s time for planes, trains, and automobiles, and the stress that is holiday travel. With trips to grandma’s house looming ahead, the thought of nourishment for those long road trips come to mind. Let’s be honest, fast food is OK in a pinch – but it’s not healthy and really isn’t that [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Wine and Cheese Pairing

November 11, 2011 Appetizer
Cocktail Friday: Wine and Cheese Pairing

embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direkt Fall always seems like the perfect time for a good glass of wine and a few slices of perfectly paired cheeses – especially on a Friday night. Our friends at Jordan Winery offered to share their tips for pairing a Cabernet with some mouthwatering cheeses. What are some of your [...]

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Small Plate: Tailgate Favorites

September 19, 2011 Appetizer
Small Plate: Tailgate Favorites

With the return of fall comes the return of tailgating. There’s excitement and passion in the air as football and baseball fans root and cheer their favorite teams on to victory. The grill stays hot despite the change in weather, and cheesy dips are a staple on every table. Yep, it’s tailgate season. Here are [...]

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Crop Share Recipe: Garden Salsa

September 1, 2011 Appetizer
Crop Share Recipe: Garden Salsa

This blog post is part of a summer series, focusing on how to prepare and cook produce from a crop share. As a first time Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member, Danielle Calkins, Assistant Editor-Digital for the Home & Garden team, will be testing out fresh recipes bi-weekly as she picks up her crops. You can [...]

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Edible Centerpiece for Labor Day

August 29, 2011 Appetizer
Edible Centerpiece for Labor Day

embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direkt With so many fresh fruits and vegetables at their peak, what better way to showcase their bounty than at the table? A friend of mine at Jordan Vineyards shared this video with me about creating a simple and tasty centerpiece with fresh produce from the market. I love the idea [...]

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State Fair: Cheese Curd Challenge

August 8, 2011 Appetizer
State Fair: Cheese Curd Challenge

Joining me in the excitement of the Wisconsin State Fair is my Taste of Home co-worker and partner-in-crime, Mitch Cooper, offering his thoughts on a cheesy Wisconsin classic. We all know that Wisconsin is famous for its dairy products.  Whether it is milk, cheese, or ice cream, Wisconsin knows how to do it.  With this [...]

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