A quick last minute salad for you just in case you still need to run to the store. And…don’t make the mistake I did where I ate all the torn croutons and had to buy more bread.😊 Torn Crouton Panzanella Salad Torn savory bread, toasted with EVOO and kosher salt Mozzarella balls Tomato, chopped Cucumber, chopped Avocado, chopped Parsley, chopped Arugula Red onion, sliced thinly marinated in balsamic vinaigrette Balsamic Vinaigrette S&P
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If you want to WOW your guests on Christmas this appetizer of Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with Honey and Dates will do it! 6 sheets phyllo dough 6 oz smoked mozzarella, cut into 6 equal pieces Vegetable oil, for frying 8 oz Dates, quartered 1 C honey, plus more for drizzling 3 tsp black sesame seeds (I doubled the recipe and made them the morning of then reheated in a hot oven before serving.). Heat oil to 350 degrees. Wrap each piece of mozzarella (log shape) in one piece of phyllo. Start at top and fold sides in then wrap all the way down until covered (almost egg roll looking). Seal end with a little water. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Meanwhile heat honey and dates until combined. Once phyllo package is fried, top with honey date mixture and black sesame seeds.
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Come to Mama!! Italian grilled cheese for a snowy day and the leftovers make for a perfect breakfast with a fried egg on top! 1 loaf sliced sourdough bread Prosciutto, thinly sliced Salami, sliced thinly Pesto Olive Tapenade Roasted tomatoes or Sun Dried tomato Fontina or Provolone cheese, thinly sliced Mozzarella or Burrata, thickly sliced Arugula Pepperoncinis, sliced EVOO Preheat a grill-pan over medium-high heat. Spread one side of bread with pesto. Layer Fontina, prosciutto, tapenade, Salami, tomatoes, Pepperoncinis, arugula; end with mozzarella. Top with remaining bread. Brush top and bottom of the sandwich with olive oil. Place on grill pan and put a heavy skillet over sandwich to push it down (like a panini press). Grill 3 to 4 minutes on first side, turn, weigh down on other side, and continue cooking until sandwich is golden and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
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We have no food in our house so I’m dreaming of bacon! Did you catch these easy appetizers? Perfect for gift wrapping munchies or Christmas Day snacks. Club crackers Parmesan Cheese Bacon, cut in half Brown sugar Cayenne Pepper Lay club crackers on a cookie sheet. Top each cracker with 1 tsp of grated Parmesan cheese. Wrap each cracker with half a piece of bacon trying not to leave any of the cracker showing. Lay wrapped crackers on cooling rack on top of the cookie sheet. Top with a pinch of brown sugar and cayenne.
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Try this indulgent Almond filled Croissant French Toast. The best part is you can serve them at the same time and not be flipping French toast all morning. Croissant (almond filled, chocolate, or plain) Egg, milk, vanilla, cinnamon mixture Frozen Berries Maple Syrup Orange Zest Soak croissants in egg mixture. Heat on griddle or pan as usual on each side. Once all are done, stick in oven at 350 for 10 minutes or until cooked all the way through. In saucepan heat berries until warmed. Add maple syrup to berries ( you won’t need a lot). Top French toast with berries and orange zest!
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Grilled wheat flour tortilla Grilled Salmon, marinated in Teryaki sauce Brown rice grilled asparagus Cucumber, sliced Carrots, Julienned Avocado Micro Greens Broccoli Slaw Light mayo Sesame Oil Soy Sauce Red Wine Vinegar Sriracha Method: Grill or bake salmon until medium rare. Grill or broil tortillas and asparagus. Mix mayo, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and Stiracha. Add to bagged Broccoli Slaw. Let sit for an hour. Spread toppings on tortilla. Avocado, brown rice, carrots, cucumber, asparagus, micro greens, Salmon, and broccoli slaw. Roll and eat!
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Snowy days call for Steak and Egg sandwiches with citrus chimichurri! Ciabatta bread Fried egg Steak, cooked medium and sliced (you could use chicken or pork instead) Avocado, smashed Arugula Chimichurri sauce Citrus Chimichurri – 1 part lime juice 1 part fresh orange juice Garlic, chopped Green onion, sliced Cilantro, chopped Parsley, chopped 2 parts EVOO Mix all ingredients and let sit for at least one hour. OPEN BIG!!
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There were amazing cocktail recipes, two appetizers to die over and foodie gifts like the Bacon Carmel Popcorn and so much more! That Marco comes up with phenomenal stuff! I couldn’t wait another minute to share this recipe with you. BACON CARMEL POPCORN WITH SMOKED SALT • 1-2 gal. Prepared Popcorn • 2 cups Brown Sugar • 1 cup Butter • 1⁄2 cup Corn Syrup or 1⁄2 cup Maple Syrup • 1⁄2 tsp. Baking Soda • 1⁄2 tsp. Salt • 1 tsp. Vanilla • 2 cup smoked Bacon, diced Turn Traeger to smoke then Increase the temperature to 250 F and preheat. In a saucepan, bring to a boil brown sugar, butter and syrup. Boil at a slow boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and add baking soda, salt, vanilla and bacon to the mixture. Stir until well combined. Pour over popcorn and toss. Lay out on greased cookie sheets and bake on the grill for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Add smoked kosher salt at the very end. Store in Large Zip Lock Bags. Serves…
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