Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Wontons

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Print Buffalo Chicken Wontons Ingredients2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. chili powder 24 wonton wrappers 1 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup hot sauce (I used Frank’s Red Hot) 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles Diced green onionsInstructionsPreheat oven to 350F degrees. I put frozen chicken breasts in a [...]

#Recipe: Apple and Blue Cheese Crackers

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So I made this for my husband and I to snack on during the Bears game and he has already decided I am making it every Sunday and for our Thanksgiving appetizer. The dollup of Apple Butter on top of the cheese just gives it a sweet then the kick of the cheese. It is [...]

Tip: Keep Green Onions Longer

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I am constantly using green onions and the times I really need them is the time that I am also usually out.  Well I figured out a way to save them from shriveling up!  I cut them up and put them in an old parmesan cheese container (you can use any container, this works great [...]

Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Print Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza Ingredients1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated artisan pizza crust with whole grain 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken breast 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz package) 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)InstructionsHeat oven to 400°F for dark [...]

Recipe: Cookie Dough Bites {No Eggs, No Baking}

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Print Cookie Dough Bites {No Eggs, No Baking} Ingredients2 Sticks Butter (I used No-Salt, Sweetened which is what I had) 1½ cups packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 6 ounces miniature chocolate chips InstructionsCream butter and sugar together. Add remaining ingredients and mix well — use your hands if need [...]

Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Dates

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Print Bacon-Wrapped Dates Ingredients1 Package Thick-Cut Bacon – Cut each piece into thirds 1 Package Large Dates ToothpicksInstructionsPreheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Cover pan with aluminum foil. Wrap a piece of bacon around a date. Press firmly on the bacon wrapped date – I also stick a tooth pick in them to keep them [...]

Recipe: Brown Sugar & Garlic Chicken

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Preheat oven to 450°F and lightly grease a casserole dish or cover with aluminum foil.

The Butcher & The Burger and Our Ultimate Cheeseburger Recipe #SargentoCheeseburger

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A few weeks ago I posted about the Sargento Ultimate Cheeseburger contest and my hometowns own recipe, the Drill Sargento Burger.  The Drill Sargento Burger was created by Chicago’s own The Butcher and the Burger, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, is not your typical burger restaurant. Their patty’s alone make the restaurant stand out with [...]

How to Remove Slime From Tomatoes

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Okay so I am a terrible tomato cutter because I always seem to get mushy and slimy diced tomatoes.  Well this is a simple trick to cut them and de-slime them! Cut tomato in half Use your fingers and scoop out the slime into the sink or garbage! Then you can let dry on paper [...]

Recipe: Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar

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I am a condiment-addict and since I have been walking with my neighbor, I decided to also adjust my diet.  I am not dieting per say but rather I am cutting out things where I can and making substitutions.  One way for example I am cutting calories is either not using condiments or just using [...]