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Black Eyed Pea Hummus
Looking for a change of pace from your same old, same old? Let’s mix it up a bit…. …or maybe you don’t like Black Eyed Peas by themselves, and are just looking for a way to knock some down to have good luck in the New Year. This is a perfect recipe to really get out of the usual routine and try a whole new spin on a regular classic. Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup of olive oil Fresh lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon paprika 1 can black-eyed peas, drained Directions: Load up the old Food Processor Add…
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Easy Disney Pepperoni Spring Rolls
Inspired by our time visiting Disney World Walking around Disney World really builds up an appetite. Especially, if you have little kids…they seem to be constantly hungry and are always asking if they can get one of those when you’re at Disney. If you are looking for just a little snack in between your “Character Lunches,” try to find the Spring Roll Cart. These little bites of goodness are exactly what you need when you’re walking from one ride to another. Both filling, and portable, these rolls are the perfect snack. They come in Pepperoni Pizza Roll, Cheeseburger, and even Buffalo Chicken. Take your pick, or try them all. Easy,…
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Baileys Ice Cream Caramel Sundae
Time to indulge in the perfect holiday drink Santa’s Helpers!! Presented by The Loft Kitchen Let’s talk about enjoying the holidays to the fullest folks, and not just muddling through. Are you looking for a drink or cocktail with a purpose this holiday season?! Something that will make your tastebuds soar??? Well, look no further than this Baileys Caramel Ice Cream Sundae Delight. All you need is: Salted Caramel ice cream 3 ounces Baileys Original Cream 1 ounce Hershey’s Caramel Sauce Whipped Cream 1 Bar of Hershey’s Chocolate or Hershey’s Cookies & Cream 1/2 Cup of pretzels All you need to do is: Place one, two or three scoops of…
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Sweet & Spicy Grilled Hawaiian Pizza
Looking for an awesome Friday night, fun party vibe switch up? Whew, that was a mouthful…. This is one of those Hawaiian dishes you’ve probably had before. We know it’s getting chillier outside but who doesn’t love a tasty treat even if frozen? There’s a great mix of flavors on this pizza that gives it such a unique profile, but it’s good enough that anyone can enjoy it. Tasty ribbons of honey ham over buttery-seasoned pizza dough with rich tomato sauce, freshly melted mozzarella, sweet grilled pineapple, crisp red caramelized onions, Hot & Sweet Jalapenos and combine for this Hawaiian inspired pizza recipe. YUM To really make this dish something…
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup Dujour!
Grab Your Bowls & Spoons – For The Perfect Fall Meal! Inspired by our time in Hawaii (yes, seriously) Our first Halloween on the Big Island (Hawai’i), our neighbor invited us to her house for a pre-trick or treat meal with the family. This was the perfect dish to feed everyone and then hit the neighborhoods racking up on candy. We liked it so much that it has become our families tradition to enjoy this filling dish first (served with homemade bread) then get focused on gathering all the candy we can. It can be put together quickly, it cooks in just about 20 minutes, and then you can let…
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Let’s Get It Poppin!
Sweet Caramel Buttery Popcorn Recipe from the Loft Kitchen Inspired by our fun times spent at beautiful Bogus Basin in Boise, Idaho Imagine a picturesque skyline with beautiful snow-capped mountains. The Sun shining heavenly through the crisp white clouds. Snow so fluffy it looks like the freshest baby powder you’ve ever seen. We were fortunate enough to see this view on the weekends while watching Ace take snowboard lessons from the ‘the Name Droppa’ ski instructor (That was his actual name, with it boldly printed on the bottom of his board) at beautiful Bogus Basin in Boise Idaho. One of the biggest treats that we looked forward to, after bundling…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Inspired By Our Time In Hawaii! It was not often that I yearned for cold weather or snow, when in Hawai’i but in order to create some of the creature comforts of the changing of seasons, the best way to feel the seasons was to recreate drinks or meals that reminded me of fall in Michigan. This Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe is a sure-fire way to bring every inch of Halloween and all of its magic to the forefront of your thoughts as well. So, Grab your cashmere throw with your favorite book in hand, find your cushiest couch, light your cinnamon-scented fall candle and curl up with this delicious…
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5 Cool Ways To Get Ready For Halloween
So if you haven’t guessed it by now, we’re THAT family. You know the one. Every holiday is fully on display on the outside and the inside of the house….& yes, each holiday actually starts the month before. Hey, we like to celebrate stuff. Holidays, birthdays, Tuesdays…, any occasion really. We’ll find a reason to break out partyware just because. We are on Holiday Everyday…so Celebrate Accordingly! It should be no surprise that we stretch out these occasions to the fullest. We start the Halloween countdown on October 1st and have our scary movies and décor at the ready on Sept 30th. We break out the Easter pastels well before…
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From Scratch Vegetarian Empanadas
Inspired by our time in San Juan, Puerto Rico Sometimes you have something so good when you’re on vacation, you think to yourself, “I would travel all the way back here just to get another plate of this recipe.” It was like that with the empanadas we had in Puerto Rico. If you have the resources- go there and order yourself some legit empanadas from pretty much any restaurant in San Juan. If you are on a little bit more of a budget, here is a recipe that we have tried, re-worked, tried again, and tinkered with until it was just right. Nothing beats the real thing, but this recipe…
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Homemade Kettle Chips With Dill Dip
Inspired by our time in Boise, ID Spending time in Boise, ID, you get to know a few things about potatoes. For instance, did you know the reason that Idaho potatoes taste differently is moisture content. The Russet Burbank potato grown in Idaho has a high solid, low moisture content. Idaho’s soil, climate, and controlled irrigation guarantee that the potatoes grown in Idaho will have a dry, fluffy texture—the premium properties for an excellent baked potato, crispy French fries or hash browns, or fluffy mashed potatoes. For this recipe, we recommend using 4 True Idaho Potatoes. You want the potatoes to be sliced wafer-thin. Once all four potatoes are sliced,…
Holiday Rising
