Today was a fun day where I checked out the Chicago holiday happenings downtown. Every year the Christkindl Market sets up shop near the city center and brings in a taste of Germany to Chicago. There is so much to see, smell, taste, hear… it’s almost like walking around in a European city during the [...]
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I made the following recipe for our annual Holiday Party where our menu highlighted Floribbean cuisine. This is not only an appetizer that’s easy to prepare but elegant too! I chose to add this to my Floribbean menu because I’m a fan of cheese and crackers. Brie is one cheese that seems to be a [...]
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I made the following recipe for our annual Holiday Party where our menu highlighted Floribbean cuisine. This is a recipe I’ve been wanting to try for quite some time. I’ve seen different variations of BBQ chicken pizza in restaurants and this was a way for me to incorporate the trend in my menu with a [...]
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I made the following recipe for our annual Holiday Party where our menu highlighted Floribbean cuisine. Seafood is definitely evident in Floribbean foods and shrimp needed to be included in my menu. I love how easy ceviche is to make and how refreshing it is to eat without being heavy. This was a great recipe [...]
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I prepared this for my annual Holiday Cookie Swap this year. It was a hit and so easy to make!
Holiday Chicken & Gorgonzola Pizza Squaresoriginal Joelen recipe
1 ball of prepared (or homemade) pizza dough1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled1 cup cooked chicken, chopped1/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup thinly sliced red onionchives, chopped for garnishsalt & pepper [...]
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I prepared this for my annual Holiday Cookie Swap this year. It was a hit and so easy to make!
Apple, Brie & French Fried Onion Pizzaoriginal Joelen recipe
1 ball of prepared (or homemade) pizza dough1 wedge or log of brie cheese, sliced1-2 apples, finely minced1 cup french fried onionschives, chopped for garnishsalt & pepper to [...]
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I love snack food and this is an easy one to prepare especially for parties. I served this up for my annual Holiday Cookie Swap this year…
Layered Jalapeno Diporiginal Joelen recipe
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained2 ounces canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained & chopped1 cup [...]
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Baked Buffalo Wings platterserved with ranch & blue cheese dressings,
baby carrots & celery sticks
5 lbs chicken drummettes
salt & pepper to tastegarlic powderonion powder1 stick butter, melted1/2 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
Preheat oven to 375.Line a baking sheet with foil.Place chicken wings on baking sheet in a single layer.Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, & onion powder [...]
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Baked Parmesan & Romano Wings platter
served with marinara sauce
5 lbs chicken drummettes
salt & pepper to tastegarlic powderonion powder1 stick butter, melted1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 cup grated romano cheese
Preheat oven to 375.Line a baking sheet with foil.Place chicken wings on baking sheet in a single layer.Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, & onion powder – [...]
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Chili Cheese Dip adapted from THIS recipe
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (15 ounce) can chili [...]
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