PARTY FOOD

When it comes to game day food is always on everyone’s mind. I’ve gathered the Top 10 Game Day Foods to get you ready for the big day & wow your crowd. Check out that Pizza- YUM!

Top 10 Game Day Foods

Peanut Butter Jelly Bites

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Creamy peanut butter, sweet strawberry jelly & Ritz crackers make Peanut Butter Jelly Bites that are an easy to make snack or appetizer. Salty sweet YUM!

Peanut Butter Jelly Bites

Homemade Soft Pretzels

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If you love a giant, delicious & chewy pretzel you will fall in love with these Homemade Soft Pretzels. Great for parties, tailgating snacks, BBQ’s & more.

It’s time to talk bread again. Who loves anything in the bread category? I do!

Things like muffins, loaves of fresh bread, & these Homemade Soft Pretzels truly send me into a happy state. I absolutely love it.

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Crockpot Pepsi® Ribs

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These Crockpot Pepsi® Ribs are so easy to make. Definitely the perfect BBQ recipe to add to your game day spread. Simple slow cooking snacks- YUM!

**Pair these with our Texas BBQ Sauce!

Game Day Brownie Stackers

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Chewy double layer brownies loaded with Skittles, Starburst & Snickers make Game Day Brownie Stackers. These will make your game day snack table AMAZING!

Game Day Brownie Stackers

Easy French Onion Dip

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Simple 2-ingredient Easy French Onion Dip is a delicious snack to serve at parties, holidays, game day & tailgating. It’s a favorite & disappears quick!

Easy French Onion Dip

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 8 {of 8}

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 8 {of 8} is the final round of a great tailgating recipe series. If you love tailgating food, you’ll love these DELICIOUS recipes

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 8 {of 8}

Cheesy Roast Beef Egg Roll Bites

Cheesy Roast Beef Egg Roll Bites are stuffed with roast beef, mozzarella cheese & baked, not fried to crispy perfection. A delicious recipe you’ll love!

Cheesy Roast Beef Egg Roll Bites

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 7 {of 8}

If you love tailgating then you’re in the right place. Tailgating Food Ideas Week 7 {of 8} is here to make your game time delicious with amazing recipes!

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 7 {of 8}

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 6 {of 8}

If you love tailgating food, have I got the perfect round-up for you. This Tailgating Food Ideas Week 6 {of 8} is full of the most delicious recipes ever.

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 6 {of 8}

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 5 {of 8}

It’s tailgating time, so you are definitely going to want to see these Tailgating Food Ideas Week 5 {of 8}. Scrumptious food ideas for your awesome party!

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 5 {of 8}

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 4 {OF 8}

Looking for some awesome, drool worthy tailgating recipes? Tailgating Food Ideas Week 4 {OF 8} has it all. Dips, desserts, salads, meat & more for game day.

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 4 {OF 8}

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 3 {of 8}

It’s game time! Do you love tailgating? We have you covered on recipes with Tailgating Food Ideas Week 3 {of 8}. Every tasty dish you could want for the game!

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 3 {of 8}

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 2 {of 8}

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 2 {of 8} is here to bring you delicious recipe ideas to make game day great! You will be the envy of all other tailgaters with these amazing ideas! They will be lining up to snag a bite!

Tailgating Food Ideas

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 1 {of 8}

Deep Fried Tortellini

Do you love game day? It’s practically a holiday in this house. We look forward to homegating, making FABULOUS food & sharing quality family time with each other & our favorite teams as much as we can each weekend. So that means great recipe ideas are a must. Which is why I am SO EXCITED to share that I have teamed up with some of my bestie bloggers that I love so much to bring you this weekly tailgating series. That’s right- AMAZING appetizers & desserts to keep your spread fun & delicious week after week. So make sure you catch us each week- because every weekend, for the next 8 weeks – you get 9 scrumptious tailgating recipes from 9 food-loving bloggers!

Before we get to this week’s of tailgating food ideas, let me introduce our hosts:

‘Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co. (that’s me!)
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now let’s get to the grub… Be sure to PIN THIS IMAGE for your future tailgating parties and find all the individual recipes linked below!

Bacon Wrapped Tator Tot Bombs from Made from Pinterest

Broccoli Bites with Ranch Dip from ‘Or so she says…’

Cowboy Caviar from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Jalapeno Bacon Poppers from Craving of a Lunatic

Chipotle Honey Biscuit Chicken Sliders from Lady Behind the Curtain

Best Ever Spinach Artichoke Dip from The Pinning Mama

Hawaiian Chicken Sliders from Kleinworth & Co.

Dark Chocolate Football Cake from Bakerette

Jalapeno Stuffed Taco Soft Pretzel Sticks from Taste and Tell

And, there you have it! Have a delicious party and see you back here next week with even MORE tailgating food ideas!

Want more great tailgating ideas?

Buttermilk Ranch Dip

15 Party Food Ideas

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Hawaiian Chicken Sliders : Easy Back to School Dinner

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Easy family dinner ideas are in full swing. These Hawaiian Chicken Sliders make a simple & easy back to school dinner. Quick & delicious, you can’t go wrong.

Remember last weekend when I shared with you my simple Buttermilk Ranch Dip that I love to pair with Crispy Chicken Strips? Well, we have created another easy recipe for back to school that I’m sure you & your kids will love. It certainly takes the chaos out of dinner time.

We like to bake some with the teriyaki glaze & then leave some that we add it to later on. It’s delicious either way! Add a little provolone cheese when the chicken is hot to let it melt on in there. We used fresh pineapple slices, but you could also use the canned rounds if you like.

I love the ease of this recipe & how the family just LOVES it.

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Hawaiian Chicken Sliders : Easy Back to School Dinner

Ingredients

1 bag Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips
1 dozen slider buns
12 slices provolone cheese
3-4 tbsp teriyaki glaze
12 slices or rounds pineapple

Instructions

Lay chicken out on baking sheet & add teriyaki glaze over the top of each piece
Bake the Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips to package directions
Once cooked, assemble the sliders by adding chicken, cheese & pineapple to bun
Serve- enjoy!

This was originally a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson. The opinions and text are all mine.

Looking for more easy family dinner ideas for back to school?

Simple Teriyaki Stir Fry

Grilled & Ready Kabobs

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Backyard Wine Picnic : Date Night Idea

This post was sponsored on behalf of The Seeker Wines via One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own.

Need a quiet date night idea? How about a Backyard Wine Picnic filled with wine, cheese & snacks? It’s a great way to reconnect & relax without going out.

I’ll be honest, the hubs & I don’t really do date night. We sort of operate under the idea that we will have all the time in the world to spend together when the kids are moved out & it’s just us. So we usually spend all our time with the kids as we only have a few short years left with them here. That being said – we do have plenty of little moments we carve out for each other when the kids are occupied.

Over the weekend the hubs & I gathered some snacks, some wine & a blanket & headed out to the backyard for some relaxation time. Life has been overwhelmingly full & those few moments where we can decompress are welcomed. Usually when we only have a few minutes we will just head to the front porch & chat for a bit away from all the distraction inside. But when we have a little more time, heading out back to enjoy all our hard work out there is so wonderful.

For this we grabbed some Riesling & Pinot Noir from The Seeker Wines. It’s a line of wines from all over the world. A curated collection of the best wines from the best regions, each crafted by a different family winery. Which is why we love it – gives us great variety. Plus they are globally conscious & dedicated to leaving a small carbon footprint. They use lightweight glass, recycled & recyclable & locally-sourced packaging materials wherever possible. Great, right?!

For more information – visit The Seeker on Facebook. You can use the store locator to find your perfect wine.

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What wine would you choose for a backyard wine picnic?

We had a lovely time on our backyard picnic. I think we will make time to do it again.

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BLT Dog

Creative Hot Dog Recipes

This is a sponsored conversation written by me of behalf of Ball Park® brand. The opinions and text are all mine.

Hog dogs can be so much more than ketchup & mustard. This BLT Dog that is a great way to serve a classic with a twist while enjoying your summer grilling.

Since it’s the perfect time to fire up that grill I have been talking with you all a lot lately about taking your summer meal prep outside. Since we moved from a warmer climate where we were able to grill year round, we haven’t really changed our habits. We just have winter grilling recipes & ones that are more geared towards the summer months. Even though we keep the grill going year round still, one thing we look forward to when it comes to grilling this time of year is that we can dine outside too. We have sure been doing a whole lot of that.

So as I have shared, we have been making all sorts of great recipes for enjoying al fresco. This time we decided to sort of host our own grillathon with family & enjoy the weekend. Coming up in August, Ball Park and a team of grill masters will attempt to break the world record for the longest running group BBQ at the Finest Grillathon using Ball Park Park’s Finest hot dogs. Doesn’t that sound like fun? We couldn’t wait to host our own mini-version here with our family.

We like to take our dogs outside the typical toppings & add-ons. The favorite dog of the day – this BLT dog. Yep, bacon, lettuce & tomatoes packed on there with a Ball Park Park’s Finest hot dog on a ciabatta bun.

We had a great time grilling a ton of dogs, adding some great sides & hanging out with good company.

You can visit Ball Park Park’s Finest hot dogs for more info!

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BLT Dog

Ingredients

Any flavor Ball Park Park’s Finest hot dogs
lettuce
diced tomatoes
crisp cooked bacon
ciabatta bun

Instructions

Grill hot dogs on a 350 degree grill for approx 10 minutes
Add to bun with bacon, lettuce & tomatoes - you can also add mayo if desired.
Enjoy!

Here’s some more great easy family dinner ideas!

Gourmet Hot Dogs

Fried Hot Dog Sliders

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Pepperoncini Chicken Bites

Prosciutto & French Onion Tea Sandwiches

Simple &light appetizers like these Pepperoncini Chicken Bites are perfect for summer gatherings. Just 3 ingredients & a couple minutes to make, delicious.

I love light summer snacks, especially when we can have a couple bites of something delectable with maybe a bowl of fruit & call it a meal. If it’s no-bake, no- cook even, all the better. I find myself focused on paring down the number of ingredients we add to dishes. I also find that we are more focused on what is added to the items we choose to include as we prepare. The ingredients list on our food is something we check more & more.

Which is why we choose Triscuit crackers for snacks like this. The ingredient list is simple – whole grain wheat, oil and salt. That’s all! Only 3 ingredients! You know how I feel about things added to my food -which is why these are a no-brainer for me.

Did you know that Truscuit is a champion of the “Maker” community? The “Makers of More” program helps promote & support local makers like The Jam Stand. Located in Brooklyn, it was started by two friends who wanted to learn the art of making jam. Girls after my own heart, you all know how much I love making jams & jellies myself. In fact, one of our favorite snacks is Triscuit crackers topped with cream cheese & my Pepper Jelly. I love the Jam Stand because like me, they like to get creative with their recipes & mix things that might not be the norm. They also believe that packaged food doesn’t have to mean processed food. I love that!

Like Triscuit, I do believe in a “less is more” approach through the summer months. It’s a great way to eat.

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Pepperoncini Chicken Bites

Ingredients

*Per 2 Crackers
3-4 small pieces of chunk chicken
3-4 pepperoncinis
2 pieces of diced tomato
salt & pepper if desired
*Note- if making for a party you can use 1 large can of chunk chicken add in homemade mayo if desired & have enough pepperoncinis & tomato for the amount of crackers you are serving for your guests.

Instructions

Place 1-2 pieces of chicken on each cracker
Top with pepperoncini & tomato
Add seasonings if desired

Looking for more great snack ideas?

For more appetizers- visit my Easy Family Dinner Ideas page.

Watermelon Salsa

Easy Garlic Bruschetta

Triscuit believes in simple things coming together to create something more. Whether it’s just three ingredients on a Triscuit or about life, we believe that you (and Triscuit) are “Makers of More”.

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Candied Disney Popcorn

Halloween Oreo Cooke Butter Popcorn

This Candied Disney Popcorn is just like the tasty treat you get at the park. Added Mickey shaped sprinkles make this Disney recipe even more fun for all.

Growing up in the town right next door to Disneyland made it was sort of like my second home. We would go there for dinner, random “hey let’s go to Disneyland right now” & for just about every school event & so on.

All my life it was part of my everyday. I could watch the fireworks from my house. It was sort of magical existence as a kid knowing that it was just right there & I could visit just about any time I wanted.

So now that we live so very far away from there, I’m finding myself trying to make all the fun recipes that I remember growing up. One of which is this Candied Disney Popcorn.

Do you remember the candied popcorn there? Have you ever tried it? It’s a favorite – something I would get every time I went, even if I was just there the day before.

So, of course, I had to make some when I was asked to join in on this Month of Disney event hosted by the awesome Rachel from R & R Workshop. What a fabulous theme!

Here are all the AMAZING bloggers you will find contributing in this event all month long!

YAY! I’m so thrilled to be working with them on this.

Looking for more great Disney Inspired food?

Churro Bites

Funnel Cake

Soft Pretzel Bites

More Delicious Popcorn Recipes

Homemade Kettle Corn

Homemade Caramel Popcorn

Minty Shamrock M&M Popcorn

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn

White Chocolate M&M Popcorn

Christmas Popcorn

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Candied Disney Popcorn

Ingredients

1/4 cup Disney sprinkles
1 bag microwave popcorn - popped
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 box any flavor you wish 3 oz Jello mix
5-10 drops food color depending on what flavor you choose

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees
Line a large baking sheet with parchment & set aside
Pop popcorn & transfer to a large bowl - set aside
In a small saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk & jello packet
Heat over medium until it starts to boil
Allow to lightly boil about 1 minute - stirring constantly
Remove & immediately pour over prepared popcorn
Stir & fold to mix & coat the popcorn
Transfer to prepared baking sheet spreading out as best as you can
Sprinkle with your Disney sprinkles
Bake 20-30 minutes - stir about half way through
Remove & let cool
Break apart & enjoy
Store in a paper bag - not an airtight container to keep from getting soggy

Planning a White Wine Party

Blueberry Margarita Mocktail

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It’s that time of year when it’s great to host some friends for a relaxing backyard gathering. Have you ever hosted a wine party? This summer we plan on gathering in our backyard, serving some great food & enjoying some delicious dessert & Sauvignon Blanc in the warmth of the evening. If you are Planning a White Wine Party, here’s some tips to help you make your party a success. From how much you need to what to pair, it’s all here.

So to start – who should you invite?

Invite friends and even new acquaintances. You can use the party to engage in great conversations surrounding wine, including history, cuisine and travel.

How many to invite & how much to serve?

How many people you invite is entirely up to you. However I like to keep it more intimate & invite just a few couples over. That way it keeps the cost down for both wine & food and it allows for more engaging conversation. Plan on serving 2-3 ounces of each wine per guest, one bottle will serve 8-10 guests.

Wines

Be sure to bring your wine to proper temperature before the party so it’s ready to go. (for whites it’s 55 degrees) Also, be sure to have a few extra bottles on hand so your guest can leave with a bottle of their favorite flavor of the evening.

Since white wine pairs so well with citrus &fruit, here are some of my favorite recipes I plan on sharing.

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So what wines do I suggest you serve?

Sonoma-Cutrer – known for their world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Wines – are introducing an exclusive Winemaker’s Release: Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc is a uniquely special release. This small production offering represents the first-time Sonoma-Cutrer has created a wine outside of the two varietals for which we are known – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir!

This Sauvignon Blanc is classic Russian River Valley. It is crafted in a bright and vibrant style that showcases aromas of passion fruit, lychee, lime and white peach. The palate is sleek and crisp with tropical flavors of guava and passion fruit that mingle with citrus notes of grapefruit and lime! For a bright and clean, citrus laced finish!

Sonoma-Cutrer has been producing the finest quality wines since it opened as a vineyard company in 1973. Its foundation is built in the hillsides and rocky foothills in the region recognized as the Sonoma Coast Appellation – this region experiences long, even growing seasons thanks to the cool, foggy coastal climate. In the 70’s, the company planted several different grape varieties and virtually overnight Sonoma-Cutrer’s Chardonnay grapes had gained a reputation for exceptional quality and were in high demand by many premium wineries.

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Join today and find some of your own new favorite wines.

They also have a Winery Tour and tasting in Sonoma. How exciting is that??

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So there you go. I hope this helps you plan an amazing white wine party!

Be sure to check back in with me in a couple weeks to see how the party went! I’m so excited!

Cheers!

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Sparkling Blueberry Sangria Mocktail

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Sometimes on a hot summer day you just want a refreshing drink without the buzz. This Sparkling Blueberry Sangria Mocktail is a great non-alcoholic beverage idea packed full of gorgeous fruit in a tasty blueberry juice & a little added fizz. It’s so delicious & enjoyable for the whole family.

I just love the colors of all the things that go into a sangria recipe. This one is packed with grapes, apples, lemons & limes. Gorgeous fruits in a beautiful drink. But I really like the mocktail version so everyone can enjoy it. It’s no fun if some are left out – and it’s so easy to make this one. Besides – the cocktail version of this isn’t exactly hydrating. But this, this one is perfect for sipping by the poolside.

I like to make a huge pitcher when I get up in the morning & let it sit in the fridge while we plan out our day. By the time we are ready to hit the pool it’s ready to go. Add some to a frozen mug while you relax in your floatie & it makes it even better.

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Sparkling Blueberry Sangria Mocktail

Author: Gina Kleinworth

Ingredients

1 bottle blueberry juice 32 oz.
1 lemon sliced into rounds
1 lime sliced into rounds
1 large green apple sliced into wedges- seeds removed
1 cup green grapes
16 ounces ginger ale

Instructions

Add all the fruit to a large pitcher & top with the blueberry juice
Place in refrigerator & chill at least 2 -6 hours
Just before serving add ginger ale
Garnish with some of the fruit from the pitcher when serving

How about more great mocktail recipes?

Mint Julep Mocktail

Blackberry Fauxjito

What’s your favorite refreshment on hot summer days?

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Ultimate Ice Cream Float

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With the kids nearly out of school it’s time to start thinking of some great ways to celebrate summer. Putting together an ice cream float bar makes for an really fun summer party idea. You can sure wow your crowd with this Ultimate Ice Cream Float. It’s a super easy summer treat that will be the dessert of the summer.

To put together your ice cream float bar, here are some ingredients you will need. We grabbed Dr Pepper® Cherry along with some other great added goodies like M&M’s® Plain, M&M’s® Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, SNICKERS® Ice Cream Bars & Life Savers® Hard Candy Variety. We also added sprinkles, chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream & cherries.

You can pick up these items at Walmart – like I did.

To make your ultimate float – start by taking the SNICKERS® Ice Cream Bars & cutting them into pieces. Then place a couple of the pieces at the bottom of your glass. Then add a scoop of ice cream followed by a couple more pieces of ice cream bar. Then the final scoops of ice cream & top with the last pieces of the ice cream bar. Next pour in your Dr Pepper® Cherry to fill. Then add sprinkles, chocolate syrup, M&M’s® & cherry. YUM!!

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Ultimate Ice Cream Float

Ingredients

1 bottle Dr Pepper® Cherry
M&M's® Plain
M&M's® Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
SNICKERS® Ice Cream Bars
Life Savers® Hard Candy Variety
sprinkles
chocolate syrup
vanilla ice cream
cherries

Instructions

Take the SNICKERS® Ice Cream Bars & cut them into pieces
Place a couple of the pieces at the bottom of your glass
Add a scoop of ice cream followed by a couple more pieces of ice cream bar
Then the final scoops of ice cream & top with the last pieces of the ice cream bar
Next pour in your Dr Pepper® Cherry to fill
Then add sprinkles, chocolate syrup, M&M's® & cherry

I’d love to hear your plans for making this summer super fun!

Looking for more great summer treats?

Double Berry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt

White Chocolate M&M Popcorn

Bubble Gum Frozen Yogurt

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Reese’s Oreo Popcorn

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Not a lot of time? Do you like no-bake desserts? Yeah – me too. This Reese’s Oreo popcorn is a simple popcorn recipe idea that is packed full of YUMMY goodness. Reese’s Oreo cookies mixed in buttery salted popcorn & covered with white chocolate. Easy dessert recipes don’t get any better this time of year.

When the weather is nice the last thing I want to do is be in the kitchen all day. But I certainly don’t want to compromise the YUM factor either. This is one of our family’s favorite treats through the warm months, Reese’s Oreo Popcorn. Reese’s & Oreo coming together is already a match made in heaven. But I definitely wanted to take it a step further & make a munchy snack for outdoor movie nights. This is the PERFECT treat for that.

I love making this for a large crowd. Whether you are making a little or a lot – this comes together so quickly so it’s easy to feed the masses. It’s great when we host large BBQ’s or block parties. You could bring it to you next potluck too. Once that weather gets gorgeous & the sun is shining it seems we are always going or hosting some sort of gathering & this definitely takes the stress out of the prep that goes into that. Everyone always comes back for more & I end my day with an empty bowl. Can’t beat that.

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Reese’s Oreo Popcorn

Ingredients

8-9 cups popcorn
1-1/2 cups white chocolate chips
15 Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Oreo's - crushed
1 cup Mini Oreo's - Reese's Peanut Butter Cup flavor
4 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

Pop your popcorn & transfer to a very large mixing bowl
In a double boiler add your white chocolate chips & heat over medium/low until melted & smooth
*Note - if you don't have a double boiler, you can fill a small saucepan half full with water &
Then rest a medium sized glass bowl on top to melt your chocolate in.
Once your chocolate is melted pour evenly over your popcorn & start folding to mix throughout
Once the popcorn is mostly coated add in all your other ingredients & mix well
Store at room temperature in a breathable container. I like to use a paper sack so that the popcorn & cookies stays crisp
Enjoy!!

Looking for more easy treat ideas? Here are some more of our favorites!

Mocha Cream Pie

Rocky Road Krispies Treats

Twinkies Banana Cream Pie

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Watermelon Salsa

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This Watermelon Salsa recipe is a refreshing twist on the traditional homemade salsa. Watermelon & lime blending with peppers makes for a great appetizer. Happy Cinco de Mayo!!

I love a good salsa. I find as I get older I crave certain things more than ever. One is salsa & chips. I’m usually a girl that can’t get enough sweets. But over the last couple months it’s been Mexican food- specifically carnitas & salsa. Obsessed is a good word to describe it. I could (& would if the family was on board) eat it every single day! But for our Cinco de Mayo munching tonight I decided to mix things up a bit & make this Watermelon Salsa recipe. It blends the sweet of the watermelon & the spice of the peppers for the perfect pre-dinner snack. I couldn’t get enough – good thing I made a whole bunch for tonight!

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Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups watermelon diced into small cubes
2 sweet peppers halved & sliced
3-4 mint leaves- chopped
1-1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl & toss to combine
Cover & chill for at least 60-90 minutes for flavors to blend before serving

Want to see more of what’s on our Cinco de Mayo menu tonight?

Salsa Pulled Pork Tacos

Restaurant Style Refried Beans

Coco Piña Colada

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SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Snack Mix

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I work long hours here. Between keeping the daily household stuff going & punching in 80+ hours a week in the studio AND homeschooling the kids – it’s easy to get so wrapped up in what I’m doing that I forget to break for food. It happens all the time. The hubs will come home & I’ll mention that I’m hungry for dinner. He’ll ask what I’ve eaten for the day & when I think about it – it turns out nothing but my coffee way back at 5 am. That’s not good because not only is it bad for me to go without food for that long but I really morph into some other person when it gets to that point. So I came up with this easy SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Snack Mix that I can keep on my desk to encourage me to at least nibble through the day.

I picked up SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares at Walmart to add to my mix.

I like having peanut butter because it gives me the protein that I need to stay satisfied.

I also picked up SNICKERS® Almond because it’s a long time favorite of mine. You could use either in this recipe.

These definitely help keep me on a more even keel.

When I’m out of sorts I don’t work well & I definitely get more done when I’m feeling great.

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For those times when I’m stuck in the waiting room of say the doctors office – for sometimes nearly 2 hours beyond our appointment time… I keep a couple single bars in my purse. It really helps when we are out & need to eat but can’t get to a place to pick something up. I’m definitely the hero of the day when I can pull one of these out & bye bye hunger.

I picked up those single wrapped SNICKERS® Peanut Butter & SNICKERS® Almond in the checkout line.

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SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Snack Mix

Ingredients

1 bag SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares - each unwrapped
4 cups salted popcorn - popped
2 cups peanut butter filled pretzels

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in large bowl & toss to mix
Keep in an airtight container & portion out as desired

Who are you when you’re hungry??

Looking for more easy snack recipes?

Grab n' Go Snack Packs

Peperoncini & Salami Appetizer

Salsa Recipe by Place Of My Taste

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Slow Cooker Snack Mix

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Things are heating up in college basketball. Games are plentiful & people are excited! Two teams just over the border here are considered as close to our home teams as possible & they are both in the running still. Really exciting to watch them go so far & we are watching basketball all the time. You know what that means – snacks!! So of course I made some of my favorite Slow Cooker Snack Mix to much on along with all our other goodies. I love to put on a nice big spread for game time & making snack mix in the slow cooker is the easiest thing to do. I mixed it up this time & made it extra cheesy!!!

I was already in Target picking up a regular box of Cheez-It white cheddar when I saw the new Cheez-It Grooves. That’s when I had my idea to change up my usual snack mix & make it all about Cheez-Its.

Then…..I found the Cheez-It Crunch’d in another aisle & I knew this was going to be one epic mix.

I was totally stoked for game time & couldn’t wait to make it.

It’s really just as simple as tossing all the yummy ingredients in the cooker.

Then drizzle the flavored sauce over everything & give it a good stir.

Let it cook for a couple hours while you prep your other snacks & you are good to go.

I’m telling you – this is packed full of all your favorite cheesy Cheez-It flavor & you will never want to make any other mix.

It’s SO GOOD – it didn’t last through the game.

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Slow Cooker Snack Mix

Ingredients

2 cups bagel chips
2 cups peanut butter stuffed pretzels
2 cups flat bread crisps
2 cups white cheddar Cheez-Its
2 cups Cheez-Its Crunch'd - cheddar cheese
2 cups Cheez-Its Grooves - Zesty Cheddar Ranch
1/2 cup 1 stick butter - melted & hot
1 tbsp season salt
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp granulated garlic

Instructions

Combine the pretzels, bagel chips, flat bread crisps, & all varieties of Cheez-Its in your slow cooker
In a small bowl combine melted butter & seasonings - whisk until combined
Add Worcestershire sauce & whisk
Drizzle evenly over mix & stir to evenly coat
Lay a paper towel over the top of your cooker & add the lid on top of that (this will keep it crunchy)
Cook on low 2 total hours - stir well every 30-40 minutes to keep it all from burning
Once done cooking spread out on large baking sheet to cool completely
Once completely cooled - store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

This recipe can be adapted to use any crackers or crunchy snacks you desire.

*Make it fast - use the air fryer.

Just season as desired and cook at 325 for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Note - you may need to reduce the ingredients by 50-75% to accommodate the size of your air fryer. Don't fill it too full.

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Carnitas Queso

By Kleinworth & Co 3 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RO*TEL & VELVEETA . All opinions are 100% mine.

I know I have mentioned on more than occasion how much I’m obsessed with carnitas. If you know me on a more personal level then you really know how deep that love for carnitas is. Now add to that some delicious queso. I love queso. I could live on it pretty much all the time. Which is great because we make it for nearly every homegating event. It’s simple, takes only a couple ingredients & EVERYONE loves it. So it’s so easy to make it the “go-to” snack. Then I had the AMAZING idea to add a little bit of my leftover carnitas from my tacos to my queso & Carnitas Queso was born. It was a match made in heaven if I do say so myself. Looking for Easy Family Dinner Ideas?

Just these two ingredients & some of my favorite carnitas makes the most INCREDIBLE game day snack EVER!

The combination of RO*TEL and VELVEETA make a Queso dip that is so good it will be the star of your next tailgating party. Zesty, creamy, yummy, and easy – Queso made with RO*TEL and VELVEETA is a real crowd pleaser.

Queso is a quick, easy and zesty recipe with just two ingredients, VELVEETA and RO*TEL.

The recipe is the perfect addition to any occasion’s entertainment spread.

The family & I joke that if they want to see me during the game – then they need to head on over to the snack bar. That’s where I’ll be – which is why I set up our game time spread facing the media room. That way I can snack without missing a moment of the game.

This queso is great not just with chips & pretzels. I like to cut up some french bread & eat it like a fondue too.

You really can’t go wrong. It’s the perfect game day snack.

Be sure to check out the Queso For All page for more inspiration on creating the simple RO*TEL and VELVEETA Queso.

So many ideas to spice up your next tailgate or party.

Be inspired and get the latest ideas by following Ro*Tel Facebook and Velveeta Facebook pages too.

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Carnitas Queso

Ingredients

1 10 ounce can RO*TEL Original- undrained
1 16 ounce package VELVEETA - diced into cubes
1 cup Crock Pot Carnitas with a little juices from cooking about 1/8 cup

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan
Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted - stirring frequently
Serve warm with homemade parmesan tortilla chips , bread or pretzels.

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You know it’s great topped on a Gourmet Hot Dog

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Parmesan Tortilla Chips

By Kleinworth & Co 7 Comments

You may have noticed – I’m sort of in party food mode around here. It’s probably my favorite thing to make – other than treats of course. But with the playoffs happening & the big game right around the corner- it’s on my mind all the time. I find myself waking at 2am & having to get up to write down ideas that pop into my head. I love love love appetizers & snacks. One of my all time favorites that we have been making for at least the last 15 years are these Parmesan Tortilla Chips.

Making homemade tortilla chips is super simple & in my opinion- WAY better than anything you can buy in a bag. So when it comes to making homemade nachos or having something to dip into our favorite taco dip – these are my go-to thing. We like to use sea salt & popcorn salt & then parmesan cheese. I know it sounds strange. But many years ago we used to visit this little hole in the wall taco stand. They had the best food there & they added parmesan to their tortillas. So not only do we do that with our homemade taco shells – but with these chips too. SO GOOD!

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Parmesan Tortilla Chips ~ Game Day Snacks

Ingredients

10-20 corn tortillas
Peanut Oil
Powder Parmesan cheese
Popcorn Salt

Instructions

Fill stock pot with peanut oil about 1 inch deep
Cut tortillas into triangles or strips
Heat oil on medium high
When oil is ready drop a handful of triangles in & let brown for 45 seconds + depending on how crunchy you like them
Using a metal strainer or spoon- scoop out into bowl lined with paper towels
Immediately sprinkle with popcorn salt & Parmesan cheese.
Shake & toss to coat more evenly.
Enjoy! Will keep for about 24 hours in an airtight container.

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Fry Sauce

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

Fry Sauce is a simple dipping sauce blending the tangy flavors of ketchup and mayo. Commonly found in Utah, southern Idaho & rural Oregon- it’s a favorite!

It’s no secret that we love our Game Time Grub in this house. Homegating is a weekly occurrence & it almost always includes Fry Sauce.

Now- being that I grew up in So Cal – fry sauce wasn’t something that I grew up with. If it didn’t come from In & Out Burger – I didn’t really know it existed.

Then we moved here to North Idaho & we had a little place specific to the North West literally smell distance from our little rental at the time. The hubs picked up burgers, several tubs of fries & this stuff called fry sauce to feed our hungry crew while we unloaded the moving truck.

I reluctantly tried some- I’m just like that about new things. We all were absolutely amazed & it has become my “can’t live without” condiment. I used to be able to run on over & pick up a few tubs for our homegating events because it was literally so close to our house.

But now that we have bought this house & moved to a new town – the closest location is quite a little jaunt.

Fry Sauce Recipe

So – being that I love to find ways to make it myself, I decided to try my hand at it. 5 recipes later – THIS IS THE ONE! Looking for Easy Family Dinner Ideas?

I love it even more than the original. I have to admit- I add this stuff to everything- it’s not just for fries. It was great on these onion rings. I also love it on chicken tenders, hash browns, home fries, burgers, hot dogs & so much more.

homemade fry sauce

If you have never had fry sauce before- you HAVE TO give it a try. I think there is something similar in the South called comeback sauce. I can see why it’s called that. It’s definitely a regional thing.

I know that Utah is known for it. The family was happy about that during our trip to SLC last April. They didn’t have to go without their favorite dipping sauce while we traveled.

Here are some commonly asked questions

Can this be frozen?

Because of the mayo this won’t freeze well. But the portion that this makes is small enough that you could reasonably get through all of it within the 7 days that it should stay good for in the fridge. You can always cut the recipe in half if needed instead.

Can this recipe be doubled?

You can, and we do it often. In fact, a double or triple amount is perfect for a large family.

What is the best way to store leftover fry sauce?

Just keep it refrigerated for up to 7 days. As long as you don’t let it sit out at room temperature for too long, this should keep well when chilled.

how to make fry sauce

Ingredients for Fry Sauce

mayonnaise
ketchup
apple cider vinegar
granulated garlic
salt
Pappy’s Choice Seasoning
onion powder

What should I dip in fry sauce?

We love this fry sauce so much that we like to use it on just about everything. Here is a list of our favorites

french fries
sweet potato fries
onion rings
homefries
hashbrowns
hamburgers
hot dogs

HOW DO YOU MAKE FRY SAUCE?

Combine the mayo, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, granulated garlic, salt, Pappy’s, and onion powder in a small bowl & whisk to combine.
Refrigerate to set for at least 1 hour prior to serving.
Use for dipping french fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, home fries, hashbrowns, or added to hamburgers or hot dogs.

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