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Make these Goat Cheese Toasts with Cranberry Compote any time you need a simple appetizer idea. The cranberry compote is a great side dish on its own with roasted pork loin or sauteed chicken…or fabulous on a toasted cheese sandwich!
The holidays are in full-swing so it’s time to bust out the appetizers.
Maybe you’ve got a few friends dropping in later, or you’ve got a potluck at the neighbor’s house?
Goat Cheese Toasts with Cranberry Compote are a delicious solution, friends.
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These Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies are among the best I’ve ever eaten, and that’s saying something. They have a deep caramel-like flavor, crispy brown edges and a soft, puffy middle. This is my go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I know, I know. You’ve heard it all before. After all, everyone and their brother has…
Lemony Hot Artichoke Dip is a party staple, brightened up with fresh lemon juice and Italian parsley. Regular or non-dairy mayonnaise both work, and either will give this flavorful dip a creamy, dreamy texture. Now’s as good a time as any to let you know I’m not a super giant major fan of the holidays….
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This recipe for Sweet and Spicy Almonds first appeared last year on Studio Delicious, and it’s a keeper. These almonds are totally addicting and have a nice balance of sweet and spicy flavor – just perfect to have around during the holidays, and easy to put together too. I would like to report that my…
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