Category: Party foods
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Texas Trout dip
We just hit our one year mark since moving to Texas and it’s been an exciting year! We absolutely love it here and are so grateful we took the leap. The only thing we’re missing is our family and friends – but hopefully with time, some of them will move close by. Downtown Austin is…
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Greek Yogurt Nutella Truffles
I can go on and on about how delicious these truffle balls are. How they are made with greek yogurt and a great way to add protein to dessert. Or how they are are sure to get guests asking how to make them. But the truth of the matter is I’ve got a batch in…
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Five Layer Hummus Dip
Looking for a crowd pleasing recipe that’s simple to throw together, but stands out from your typical store bought platter? Look no farther than this five layer hummus dip. It can be prepped in minutes either right before serving or the night before so you can spend your pre party time focused on other tasks.…
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Construction Site Birthday Cake
This one is a little out of my usual focus for a recipe, but what can I say – I’m a sucker for my FOUR year olds requests (demands) and he wanted a construction truck cake for his family dinner birthday cake. Not only did I get a request for a construction cake, but a…
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Veggie Frittata
My fellow dairy lovers – Have you ever tried to eliminate dairy from your diet? It’s hard!! REALLY hard. I just couldn’t do it. And this is coming from a girl who has eliminated gluten, alcohol and Christian Louboutins from my diet. Guess how long I lasted? Ten days! Ten! That’s right – I didn’t even…
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Bell Pepper Nachos with Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce
Cinco De Mayo is happening this weekend, and since Mexican cuisine is hands down our favorite, I had to come up with a recipe to help celebrate. Tacos are a once a week staple in our house, so I wanted to make something we don’t typically have. Nachos are always a good idea, but by…
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Guilt-Free Dessert: Strawberries and Nutella
Can you believe that there are people who actually dislike Nutella? None of the people that live in my house, but it’s true! You probably noticed the food checklist that circulated social media recently listing off foods people won’t eat. I was shocked to see that more than one friend checked off their dislike for…
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Quinoa Feta Salad
Last week I was making freezer batches of some of our favorite meals that I can easily defrost during our kitchen remodel and of course I had to include a large batch of our favorite Chicken and Quinoa Meatballs to have on hand. This time, instead of using frozen quinoa I made a big pot of…
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Butternut Squash Latkes: A Guilt Free Holiday Miracle
Today is the 5th night of hanukkah, which means it’s the fifth night of eating latkes in this house. I’m not gonna lie – latkes are pretty much my favorite part of the holiday season. I love the family get togethers that revolve around eating them, the creativity and endless options of ingredients, and the…
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Pumpkin Pie Bites
Today marks the first day of my favorite season, fall. I absolutely love this time of year. I love watching the beautiful leaves change colors and drop from the trees, seeing porches get jazzed up with festive decor, the cool nighttime temperature and of course, all the yummy thanksgiving inspired foods….especially my favorite, pumpkin! These…
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