INGREDIENTS: 1 bottle, standard size of pinot grigio 2 1/2 cups fresh apple cider 1 cup club soda 1/2 cup ginger brandy 3 honey crisp apples, chopped 3 pears, chopped INSTRUCTIONS: Combine all ingredients together and stir, stir, stir. Refrigerate for an hour or so (or longer!) before serving. SHOP THIS LOOK: … [Read more...]
Chipotle Caramel Chex Mix
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup corn syrup 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tablespoon chipotle pepper seasoning 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika 3 cups rice chex cereal 3 cups corn chex cereal 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup peanuts 1 cup cashews INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the butter, corn syrup, sugar, chipotle pepper and smoked paprika in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second incredible, stirring after each, until the butter is melted and the mixture combines. Stir it well so it looks caramely. Place the chex … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
INGREDIENTS 2 (8-ounce) blocks of cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup of your favorite blue cheese dressing 1/2 cup of your favorite ranch dressing 1 cup of Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken breast 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro FOR SERVING: crackers chips baguettes celery carrots INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 375. Spray a pie plate or 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray. In a large bowl combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, … [Read more...]
Touchdown Brownies
INGREDIENTS: • 1 batch boxed brownie mix • 1/2 cup salted peanuts, if don't have salted, add sea salt • 1 cup chopped Reese's peanut butter cups • 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips • 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter • 1/2 tablespoon butter • 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal INSTRUCTIONS: • Mix the brownies according to their instructions - and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes in a 9 x 13 baking dish. • Remove and top with peanuts and peanut butter cups, and bake for 4 to 6 minutes more. • While they are finishing baking, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. I do this in 30 second intervals in the microwave. … [Read more...]
Fall Tailgate Party
It is Jason’s favorite time of the year… FOOTBALL SEASON! I’m here for the tailgate. I’m sharing some fun ways to dress up your tailgate from drab to fab! I added some Fall elements to the tailgate party which I think definitely makes my guests want to stay and hang out longer. I included Plaid, Sunflowers, Apple Cider Sangria, Galvanized containers, a Wood Crate are just a few things to help me create the atmosphere. Shop this post below and stock up for your next tailgate. Remember, you can do this same tailgate in your kitchen if you are watching the football game on TV instead of going to the stadium. SHOP THIS LOOK: … [Read more...]