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Fun & Easy 4th of July Recipes

Michelle Martin — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:00:01 +0000

When you think of the 4th of July…fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts and baseball games come to mind first…right? Of course, but we can’t forget the real reason why we are all here and what we are celebrating. We are so proud and thankful to be here in the heart of America to celebrate the Declaration of Independence and the many reasons why we love the red, white and blue! To get in the spirit we wanted to share our favorite 4th of July inspired recipes which include a Sangria, appetizer and dessert. For those of you lacking on time or dare we say creativity…these easy recipes will delight any party or crowd! The Star of the Show…The Star Spangled Sangria!!! All you need is Half a pineapple- cut in to star shapes Handful of strawberries, sliced Handful of blueberries 2 squeezed lemons 2 bottles of dry, white wine 1 cup of Triple Sec 1/2 cup Blueberry Vodka Mix and Enjoy! Red, White & Blue Kebab Appetizers This appetizer is so easy to make – add a little fig sauce or balsamic vinaigrette and oil sprinkled with salt and pepper for taste Sweet Ending – Festive Chocolate Dipped Strawberries This one is always a […]

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Bangers & Mustard Mash: Easy St. Patty’s Day Recipe

Michelle Martin — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:35:03 +0000

With St. Patricks day coming up this Monday we wanted to share an easy, 30 minute recipe that anyone can whip up to help celebrate their inner irish! I’m sure most of you have tried banger’s and mashed potatoes but this was my first time incorporating mustard and gravy to the mix. It’s not rocket science, but the combination was perfection and my husband seemed to enjoy it so much he went for seconds! I’m a huge fan of Trader Joe’s which is where I picked up all my ingredients. They have an amazing selection of fresh, organic and healthy products that you can’t find anywhere else and everyone is super friendly and helpful. What you will need.. 2 lbs. of potatoes Salt & pepper 1/2 stick of butter 1/2 cup of whole milk 4 oz. of creme fraiche 2 tsp. of dijon mustard 2 lbs. of chicken sausage Parsley to garnish Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover along with 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan. Add the butter, milk and creme fraiche and beat the potatoes in the pan […]

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