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Almond Triangles
Happy New Year! I realize I am late to the party with delicious cookie recipes before the holidays, but made these and felt compelled to share – they are always a favorite! More bar than cookie, these lovelies won the 2009 Star Tribune cookie contest for good reason. I honestly haven’t tweaked this recipe at all because it doesn’t need to be changed! The best news? This recipe makes up to 6 dozen bars depending on how you slice them, so there are lots to share with family, friends and neighbors. You’ll be everyone’s favorite – promise!
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Rolled Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting
Last year my family and I taste-tested a few different rolled sugar cookie recipes and this was our favorite! This recipe hails from my mom’s best friend, Jan Walters. Jan sadly passed away from cancer when I was in middle school, so I didn’t get the chance to talk about food and cooking with her. She was a great cook with some awesome recipes!
Making and frosting rolled sugar cookies has proven to be a great creative outlet during the pandemic. I am also including an easy buttercream frosting recipe from one of my favorite food bloggers, Mel’s Kitchen Cafe, that sets up well and has a great flavor. I think the cookies get even better the longer they sit with frosting on them and they freeze beautifully too. Our family has some silly cookie cutters…who doesn’t love a Christmas elephant or hedgehog?
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Pan Fried Onion Dip
This is hands-down one of my most requested appetizers/dips from friends and family. I cannot take any credit – this one hails from Queen Ina herself. Absolutely all of her recipes are perfect, whether you are making them for the first time or the hundredth time. I have said for years that if you follow her recipes, you cannot fail – they always turn out.
That being said, I feel like it takes my onions to carmelize A LOT longer than it indicates in the recipe. Not convinced I am doing anything wrong, but I keep meaning to scale back on the oil/butter and see if I can get the onion to caramelize faster. The recipe written as-is also has a lot of extra oil once the onions are cooked, which I don’t think is necessary, so I tend to drain my onions a bit before transferring them to the bowl with the creamy ingredients. The time it takes to make this dip is worth it though – it’s outstanding! I usually double it since most of the time it’s for a crowd. The store bought versions pale in comparison, unless you can find the Trader Joe’s take, which is pretty darn close in a pinch!
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Balsamic Cherry & Goat Cheese Crostini
I know summer is waning, and I have been meaning to share this recipe the past few months while cherries were in season, because this is the perfect summer appetizer! There is nothing better than great bread with some yummy cheese and a savory/sweet topping. Spread your baguette slices with goat cheese, top with the cherry mixture, and you have a perfect two-bite appetizer that takes very little time to make and assemble. A cherry pitter will make quick work of removing the pits, but a sharp knife will work too. Plan to have very red, cherry-dyed fingers, unless you wear gloves…
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Marinated Grilled Shrimp
My sister shared this recipe with me last summer, and it’s gone into high rotation in our household. You can use fresh or previously frozen (thawed) shrimp. A quick 20 minute marinade with pantry staples, and you have delicious shrimp that can be served hot, room temperature or cold! They make a great entree, or serve them as an appetizer. I prefer them with grilled veggies, but serve with whatever sides you wish.
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InstaPot Dry Rub BBQ Ribs
I have always loved BBQ ribs, and grew up eating country style ribs that were boiled and finished with BBQ sauce in the oven. Sounds delicious, no? LOL. At the time, it seemed very fancy, and required some planning since the ribs had to cook for a couple of hours. This was my requested birthday meal with twice baked potatoes and french silk pie every year until I was in my 20s, and still a very nostalgic meal for me.
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The Best Vegetable Dip
Admittedly, one of my favorite parts of my cabi Stylist career is getting to try all the different and fun foods my hostesses put out for their parties. This dip is from my hostess Lynn, and is hands-down my favorite vegetable dip of all-time. I have always loved a great dill dip, and this one is unique and flavorful…and super easy to whip up in minutes. The flavors will develop a bit as you let it sit, so best to make this ahead by a couple of hours and let it chill in the refrigerator.
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Texas Caviar
Hey friends…it’s been a minute! Got a little behind posting recipes – life got in the way! Hope you are all having a fantastic summer and holiday weekend! Wanted to share a favorite chip dip that is always a hit, and makes enough to feed a big crew. There seem to be several iterations of this recipe, but this is the one our family loves best. There is some chopping involved…
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Creamed Corn
When you hear creamed corn, do you immediately think of the nasty stuff out of the can from the grocery store? I didn’t grow up eating creamed corn, but I know that is where my mind always went, until I had the pleasure of eating some creamed corn at Oceanaire year’s ago. Shortly after my amazing dining experience, Mpls St. Paul magazine printed Rick Kimmes recipe, and of course the recipe made enough to feed a small army! So I decided to take matter into my own hands and pare it down to a reasonable amount.
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Lemon Yogurt Cake
I knew I wanted to make a spring dessert this past weekend, and was craving lemon. I thought about making a lemon pound cake or lemon bars, and then remembered I made this yogurt cake years ago and absolutely loved it. Rumor has it this is a Barefoot Contessa fan favorite…for good reason! The cake comes together quickly, bakes in under an hour, and has a double lemon glaze that takes it next level. Bright, sweet, and tart – such a great springtime dessert.