Who out there has a go-to appetizer? I love bacon cheese fries, and I order them frequently when we go out to eat (hello, all 3000 calories of Outback Steakhouse’s cheese fries. Mmm, or Cheddar’s cheese fries. Or Carolina Ale House where they use battered fries). Cheese fries are also my go-to ballpark food. So…
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My freezer meal experience
I mentioned last week that I was going to make some freezer meals, and I finally got around to it yesterday. When it happened to be 90 degrees and sunny. I’m a great planner. I planned five meals: baked ziti, enchiladas, manicotti, lasagna rolls, and stuffed shells. Mac loves pasta, so I made dishes that…
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Italian stuffed tomatoes
Another Virginia Tech recipe here. These Italian stuffed tomatoes were a side dish in the West End dining hall’s steakhouse, and I enjoyed them with their crispy chicken. I was curious why my personal recipe tasted different from West End’s until I found the recipe in A Taste of Virginia Tech. My recipe uses breadcrumbs,…
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Cheesy chicken bacon ranch dip
This dip was inspired by Mac wandering in the kitchen one day looking for food. We scrounged through the pantry and fridge and kind of threw this chicken bacon ranch dip together. And what’s not to like? We have cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing. It’s pretty similar to my loaded baked potato dip, but it…
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Junior League corn chowder
I decided to whip up this recipe from the Junior League of Fayetteville’s cookbook, The Carolina Collection. This is a great filling dish for tailgating or for a cold day. I love pairing it with salad and warm yeast rolls. Enjoy!
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Easy cookie bars
I saw this recipe the other night and decided to give it a try. While I love cookies, I also love the sheer laziness of cookie bars. All the taste and chewiness of cookies without the hassle of scooping dough. You also don’t have to soften butter or chill the dough. The base of the…