Hungry for Hockey! Friday, February 11, 2022: Ending the week on a SWEET NOTE! Twin Cities Live featured all-things Hockey this week, and that’s a topic near-and-dear to my heart. I’m super excited that TCL invited me back to the studio today share some fun, make-at-home versions of hockey food – things that you typically find at hockey arena concession stands….
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Hot Honey Nut Caramel Popcorn Snack Mix This snack mix was created after realizing that I had lots of ingredients left over from other recipes – all of which just happened to be really delicious together. First, the idea of hot honey “buttered” popcorn came to mind. Then the crunchy nuts and creamy caramel bites came along for the ride,…
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Pizza Bombs are a great option for gatherings because they can be customized in lots of different ways to suit everyone’s preferences. They can also be prepared ahead of time, baked as needed, and served up fresh and hot without a lot of work. I’m sharing the specific products and methods that I used below just because that’s what worked…
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Sausage Rolls with Easy Sauce, aka “Rink Rolls with Hat Trick Sauce” This recipe was featured on Twin Cities Live on March 11, 2022 along with several other recipes for Hockey Week! Check out my Hockey Family and Recipe Inspiration, and get the recipes for: Easy “Slap Shot” Pizza Bombs with Sauce Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders w/ Cheddar Ranch Sauce, aka…
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Butter Baked Mini Doughnuts Who doesn’t like mini doughnuts?! And “butter baked”? I made that term up after making these doughnuts. Unlike their fried counterparts, these doughnuts are truly dough-y and buttery which is exceptionally delicious with cinnamon and sugar. The key is to coat the mini doughnut pan liberally with butter so the doughnut soaks in the flavor. You’ll…
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Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders w/ Cheddar Ranch Sauce This chicken tenders recipe is a little different than most. First of all, the tenders are covered in big, crunchy pretzel crumbs. The pretzel flavor isn’t over-powering, but it’s definitely delicious. The pretzel crumbs are flavorful and hearty, and really good with the chicken and sauce. I’ve found an easier way to…
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The only thing better than fresh baked brownies is: LOADED BROWNIES! Think Kitchen Sink Brownies, but with ALL your favorite salty, sweet, crunchy and chewy snacks on top. This recipe is a great way to use up whatever snacks you have on hand, too. We kept these super-snackable brownies super quick and easy to make by using our favorite ready-made…
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HOW TO MAKE AMAZING TOAST Let’s just go ahead and assume that we all know how to make toast – as in bread that is browned and warm, and ready to be topped with anything imaginable. For those of us who love it, toast is pretty much the best form of a quick and easy meal or snack. It’s perfect…
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CHICKEN BACON FLATBREAD This Chicken Bacon Flatbread recipe is actually a no-recipe recipe! Although I’ve got some ingredients outlined here, it’s just for inspiration. You can use whatever you want… Whatever you have on-hand. This is a ridiculously easy way to use up leftovers and small quantities of ingredients in your refrigerator that might otherwise go to waste. It’s also…
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BACON PENNE FLORENTINE This Bacon Penne Florentine recipe may sound fancy – and it definitely tastes fancy! But it only requires a few good ingredients, and it’s easy enough to make for quick weeknight meals and casual dinner parties alike! PASTA PRIMERS Use any kind of pasta you like or whatever you have on hand. I use short pastas like…
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This Butternut Squash and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing is a perfect “study” in the number of ways a recipe can be interpreted. Since first making this salad several years ago, I’ve noticed that a lot of other people like it, too! Each cook adds their own little twist, and each shows it in a completely different way. Always…
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This Roasted Beet Salad with Mandarins, Goat Cheese and Arugula is a long-time personal favorite of ours and a consistently popular recipe here on BaconFatte.com. I’ve made a few tweaks over the years, but it never gets old. If you like roasted beets and vibrant vinaigrettes, this roasted beet salad recipe is right up your alley! This recipe was originally…
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Roasted Salmon Tacos with Golden Beets and Black Grape Sauce Salmon tacos are one of my summertime favorites. They’re so light and flavorful, and the ingredient combinations are endless. Recipe originally published May 2017. Post updated June 2021. It’s true that food and memories are deeply connected, and this recipe for salmon tacos is a compilation of several memories. Starting…
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