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Leprechaun Treats (Rice Krispie and Lucky Charm Bars)

Leprechaun Treats (Rice Krispie and Lucky Charm Bars)

Quick, easy and super cute Leprechaun treats for St. Patrick’s Day! Look no further, trust me, these are award-winning in my house, simply irresistible.  Delectably sweet, perfectly crunchy, pillows of gooey marshmallows and dipped in white chocolate. I am obsessed. A Leprechaun in Real Life …

Loaded Baked Potato Croquettes (Fried Potato Balls)

Loaded Baked Potato Croquettes (Fried Potato Balls)

Loaded baked potato croquettes aka fried potato balls are a fun and delicious way of reinventing your baked potato! These little bite size crispy fried potato balls filled with soft creamy loaded baked potato are the perfect way to change up your go-to side, a …

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Baked Philly cheesesteak egg rolls are the a new must have appetizer-weeknight dinner. Jam packed with shaved ribeye steak, onions and peppers, with two ooey gooey melted cheeses baked inside of a crispy egg roll. Add some fun into the mix! Perfect for a game …

Cherry Cranberry Brie Roast Beef Sliders (crockpot)

Cherry Cranberry Brie Roast Beef Sliders (crockpot)

Cherry cranberry brie roast beef sliders are ideal for this time of year. The most amazing fork-tender crockpot roast beef smothered in a tart cherry cranberry chutney and creamy soft cheese baked between soft slider rolls topped with a crusty rosemary butter and salt. It’s …

Easy Candied Pecan Green Beans

Easy Candied Pecan Green Beans

Candied pecan green beans are the best way to do beans. Green beans have always been a favorite of mine and these sweet crunchy candied pecan green beans are ideal for leveling up the green bean game. Sweet and savory, stove-top sautéed green beans tossed …

Bourbon Cinnamon Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Bourbon Cinnamon Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

These bourbon cinnamon scalloped sweet potatoes are a delicious twist on the traditional sweet potato casserole. Sweet potatoes are baked to perfection in layers of deep rich flavors of toasted bourbon, vanilla and cinnamon. Warm, cozy and a little but of moody, this gorgeous dish …