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Pot Roast Empanadas with Horseradish Sauce
I’m in love with these perfect little pockets of comfort food. They make a great appetizer for any party- warm and easy finger food. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google These are perfect for leftover pot roast or for hand held party appetizers! I chat with a lonely grandmother thousands of miles away. Lizzie loves to cook, she tells me; the boys’ favorite meal is my famous pot roast (not really famous), and she bakes cream cheese brownies every year for the fire department. AJ Flinn, The Woman in the Window Tweet If you like this recipe, check…
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Arancini with Leftover Rice
I now look forward to leftover rice. These little balls are so delicious and comforting! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google A classic Italian Great Depression recipe, this uses leftover rice and breadcrumbs. “Elsa learned—to her surprise and to her mother-in-law’s—that she wasn’t a quitter. She woke up each morning well before her husband and got into the kitchen in time to make coffee. She learned to make and eat and love food she had never heard of, made from ingredients she’d never seen—olive oil, fettuccine, arancini, pancetta.” Kristin Hannah, The Four Winds Tweet If you like this…
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Chicken and Blue Cheese Sliders
Pickles, blue cheese and crispy chicken is an unbeatable combination! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Recipes inspired by The Midnight Library “I have met others like us,’ Hugo said. ‘You see, I have been in the in-between state for a long time. I have encountered a few other sliders. That’s what I call them. Us. We are sliders. We have a root life in which we are lying somewhere, unconscious, suspended between life and death, and then we arrive in a place. And it is always something different. A library, a video store, an art gallery, a…
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Fried Egg and Prosciutto Slider
Salty prosciutto and a peppered fried egg on a sweet Hawaiian bun. This slider is quick and delicious! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Recipes inspired by The Midnight Library “I have met others like us,’ Hugo said. ‘You see, I have been in the in-between state for a long time. I have encountered a few other sliders. That’s what I call them. Us. We are sliders. We have a root life in which we are lying somewhere, unconscious, suspended between life and death, and then we arrive in a place. And it is always something different. A…
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Grilled Cheese and Mushroom Sliders
This is the perfect vegetarian slider- melted gruyere cheese and sautéed mushrooms. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google This dish was inspired by The Midnight Library “I have met others like us,’ Hugo said. ‘You see, I have been in the in-between state for a long time. I have encountered a few other sliders. That’s what I call them. Us. We are sliders. We have a root life in which we are lying somewhere, unconscious, suspended between life and death, and then we arrive in a place. And it is always something different. A library, a video store,…
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Pulled Pork Sliders
My friend Nick has always made this coleslaw and it’s a family favorite! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google inspired by Matt Haig's book, The Midnight Library “I have met others like us,’ Hugo said. ‘You see, I have been in the in-between state for a long time. I have encountered a few other sliders. That’s what I call them. Us. We are sliders. We have a root life in which we are lying somewhere, unconscious, suspended between life and death, and then we arrive in a place. And it is always something different. A library, a video…
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Lamb Bites with Potato Crostini
Everything you love about lamb in one perfect bite! Mint, cumin, garlic and lamb top a crispy potato slice. Finish it all off with the best Greek sauce I’ve ever tasted, courtesy of my name twin Jenni over at whipandwander.com, and you have an appetizer fit for any occasion! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google These tasty gourmet meatballs make the best appetizers! Click here to get Whip and Wander’s Whipped Feta Recipe! “Instead, I do what I do best, and start preparing the roast lamb for dinner. There is something heartwarming about a roast dinner and we…
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Mexican Bean Dip Cups
These delicious Mexican appetizers are the perfect compliment for Beth’s trip to Mexico. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google My favorite appetizer in an individual serving! If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy The Queen’s Gambit here from Amazon or you can also choose to support local bookstores by purchasing it from Bookshop. The Queen’s Gambit Book Review ~ Chess Moves that Moved Me Other Recipes for The Queen’s Gambit Tranquilizer Chessboard Cake Russian Caviar Baby Potato Bites French Onion Soup Crostini
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French Onion Soup Crostini
These little bites are pure Parisienne heaven! Inspired by Beth’s trip to Paris, these crostini are covered with caramelized onions cooked down with red wine and beef stock then topped with and gruyere cheese. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google A bite of heaven, Parisian style. If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy The Queen’s Gambit here from Amazon or you can also choose to support local bookstores by purchasing it from Bookshop. The Queen’s Gambit Book Review ~ Chess Moves that Moved Me Other Recipes for The Queen’s…
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Russian Caviar Baby Potato Bites
This elegant and decadent black and white appetizer was inspired by Beth’s trip to Russia for the final chess tournament. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Elegant and decadent black and white appetizer If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy The Queen’s Gambit here from Amazon or you can also choose to support local bookstores by purchasing it from Bookshop. The Queen’s Gambit Book Review ~ Chess Moves that Moved Me Other Recipes for The Queen’s Gambit The Tranquilizer Chessboard Cake
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Pride and Prejudice Herb Garden Tea Sandwiches
These delicate little sandwiches are inspired by all the lovely tea and garden scenes in Jane Austen’s classic novel. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google delicate and light, perfect for high tea. “…Mr. Collins invited them to take a stroll in the garden, which was large and well laid out, and to the cultivation of which he attended himself. To work in this garden was one of his most respectable pleasures;” Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice Tweet If you like this recipe, check out the book that inspired it! You can buy Pride and Prejudice by Jane…
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Party Cheese Balls
This recipe is the perfect base for all of your cheese ball needs. Go crazy mixing cheeses and outer coatings! Featured here are: Goat Cheese and Pistachio, Sharp Cheddar and Dill, and Feta with Red Pepper and Pecans. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google “Forget the gold standard—the hood operated on the cheese standard. Cheese on anything was money. If you got a burger, that was cool, but if you got a cheeseburger, that meant you had more money than a guy who just got a hamburger. Cheese on a sandwich, cheese in your fridge, that meant you…
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Brooklyn Lox and Cream Cheese Bagel Balls
These Bagel Balls are so fun! They’re a NYC deli stop in a bite. Smokey lox, cream cheese and briny capers surrounded by chewy everything bagels create a classic taste in a fun new way. These are also great for on the go eating in the car. My bagel sandwich comes up for pickup. I take the white paper bag, thank the woman and make my way back down toward the water. Brooklyn Bridge Park is less a park and more a stretch of grass. The benches are full, and I pop down on a rock, right by the water’s edge. I open up my sandwich and take a bite.…
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Verity Taco Bites
These taco bites are perfect for any party- even a party of one! The wonton shells add the perfect crunch and each person can add whatever toppings they desire (if you choose to share!). I love this easy, fun dinner! Sometimes I mix quinoa into the beef to lighten things up a bit. The possibilities are endless! “I made tacos.” I smile at him. “Is it time to eat already?” He laughs. “It’s after ten. It was time to eat three hours ago.” I look at the clock on the computer. How did I lose track of time? I guess that happens when you’re reading about a psychotic woman abusing…
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Warm Black Bean & Chickpea Dip
This dip is so comforting and delicious. You will catch yourself sneaking back for seconds of this scrumptious snack but I’m here to tell you that this recipe is full of healthy things like fiber and protein. No sneaking necessary! This recipe has 4 of the recommended Fall/Luteal Phase foods. black beans chickpeas garlic onion Have you tried making this recipe? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
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Tangy Artichoke Tapenade
Cool, tangy and the perfect accent to any cracker or bread, this tapenade is my go to dip right now. It’s packed with lots of anti-inflammatory, good for your gut foods and the bonus- it takes 5 easy minutes to make! This recipe has at 4 of the recommended Fall/Luteal Phase foods. artichokes olives capers lemon Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
