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I recently saw bacon wrapped hotdogs in the store and thought, I can make those, so I did.  THey turned out great.  I topped my hotdogs two ways.  First I added blue cheese and an onion ring.  Then I when with melted cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce.  I am sure any topping would be wonderful
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.   When I first made this dish, I wasn’t sure about the vinegar. I had originally read a recipe where you marinade the ribs overnight in 8 cups of vinegar. I did it and they were great, but it seemed like such a waste of vinegar.  I then came up with this method.  Using
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.   Mashed potatoes are such a comfort food.  They are also a quick  and easy addition to any meal. When I make potatoes for large parties, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, I like to peel the potatoes the day before and keep them in water. On the day of the party I simply drain
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.       This is a really special dish.  It has so many wonderful flavors. People with really feel special when you serve this meal.  Although you do have to marinade this dish for 24 hours, it is a very easy meal to put together.  Simple cut everything up and throw it in a
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.   This pasta salad is a real crowd pleaser.  It truly tastes like a cheeseburger! I really like this pasta because of how easy it is to put  together.  I always try to make parts of this salad ahead of time.  I like to cook the pasta and hamburger the day before.  If I have
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.   These are an easy and yummy appetizer.  Perfect for an Italian dinner party. I have made these with both regular toast and with french bread that I toasted in the oven. In the recipe below I just wrote toast.  This recipe with make about 30 crostini.  If you are using french bread you
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.   Although these chili dogs take longer to make than regular ones, I will always make these first if I can.   Baking them in the oven makes the outsides of the buns crunchy while keeping the insides warm and gooey.  I also find that the buns hold together better which means, less chili on
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.   Whenever I have the oven on I always throw in a potato for future use.  Twice baked potatoes can be made ahead of time.  They can even be frozen.  If you are going to freeze these guys you will need to place them on a cookie sheet and place them in the freezer.
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.   Over the years I have perfected my entertaining  strategies.  Gone are the days where I slave away in the kitchen while everyone else is enjoying themselves.  Gone is the stress that everything will come together.  With a little prep, I usually have everything made days ahead of time.  All I really need to
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.   This is a wonderfully refreshing drink.  The jalapeños add a light kick that is delightful.  Add a little vodka and you will have a great cocktail. What You Need: 1 Jalapeno 2 Cups Strawberries 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Can Frozen Lemonade What To Do: Slice the jalapeño and 1/2 cup of the strawberries.
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.   This would be a great appetizer to serve with a spanish type meal.  All the parts can be made ahead of time and them it only takes minutes to put it together. What You Need: 1 Package Chorizo 1/2 lb. Ground Turkey 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion French Bread Olive Oil Garlic Clove Shredded
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.   What I love about wraps is how easy they are to put together  and take with you.  I made these wraps for a boat party we were having.  I was able to put them together the night before, wrap them tightly with plastic wrap, and store them in the fridge until the next
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.   At first glance this recipe looks like it has a lot of steps, and it does. The nice thing is that each step can be done ahead of time.I cooked the sausage and peppers on morning when I was making breakfast.  I did, of course, add some of them to our scrambled eggs.For
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.     Dips are a quick and easy way to get a snack on the table for a crowd in a hurry.   This dip really depends on the enchilada sauce you choose.  I have a favorite that I use to make enchiladas, my Beef Enchilada Dip, and this dip. This can be assembled
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.   I love twice baked potatoes.   I recently discovered that they can be made ahead and frozen.  I didn’t freeze these but I did put them together the day before we had them.  Because everything was cooked I was able to heat them on the grill while I cooked out steaks. To make
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.     I have always loved deviled eggs.  These eggs are so creamy thanks to the addition of the cream cheese. What You Need: 12 Hard Boiled Eggs 1/3 Cup Mayo 1 Tablespoon Spicy Mustard 3 Tablespoons Cream Cheese 1/4 teaspoon Salt and Pepper Cooked Bacon Arugula 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika What To Do:
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.     A few days ago my husband came home with some beautiful ground beef. It was just to pretty to make into hamburgers so I decided to serve it as the star of the plate with a lovely mushroom gravy.  My mother said that people call this salisbury steak. I have never had
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.   My husband and I throw tons of parties throughout the year.  Is can sometime be hard to decide what to make.  I want it to be yummy but I don’t always want to be stuck in the kitchen.  When we had people over for a basketball game last weekend I wanted to make
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.   Wraps are one of my favorite go to meals or snacks. I really love that they can be made days ahead of time ( depending on what you put in them), they are easy to pack and easy to eat on the run.  The trick to make them look nice when cut is
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