Cheddar Beer Fondue

We’re celebrating like the Irish do this year with sharp cheese and beer. With only a few simple ingredients (Dijon mustard, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic, hot sauce, cornstarch and beer), you can whip up this Irish appetizer in minutes! Serve it with cubed crusty bread, sausage, pretzels, apples – whatever you are craving this St.…

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Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls

A fun hors d’oeuvre to have at your next holiday get-together! This dish brings a festive twist to the traditional cheese ball with dried cranberries, fresh chives, toasted pecans, garlic – all loaded into perfectly portioned single-served cheese balls! This recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes – making it a great hors d’oeuvre…

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Watermelon Mozzarella Salad

A fridge clean-out recipe! This recipe has no measurements, just mix together what you have. Feel out the amounts with your heart. Easy substitutions: cantaloupe for watermelon, mint for basil, honey or lime for vinegar, pistachios for almonds. It’ll be delicious!

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Steak Crostini with Blue Cheese

Steak and blue cheese is a classic combination that we’ve adjusted for a new presentation – served on a thin slice of baguette with crispy onions, scallions, and thinly sliced sweet peppers. Not only does this appetizer come together surprisingly quick, the stick-to-your-ribs combo of steak and cheese means that no guest leaves your party…

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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

A fresh jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar – what’s not to love? You can impress your family and loved ones even more with these bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers; after all, everything is better when it’s wrapped in bacon (unless you’re a vegetarian, then leave the bacon off and enjoy this creamy, spicy treat)!

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Egg, Sausage & Hasbrown Bake

With flavorful sausage, hashbrowns, sauteed onions & bell peppers, spinach and a little bit of cheddar cheese, this egg bake is the perfect make-the-night-before brunch dish. It’s packed with protein and veggies and can even be made a little healthier with turkey or vegan sausage! Serve on its own or alongside something sweet for a…

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Veggie Appetizer Pizza

This appetizer pizza is more exciting than a classic relish tray, featuring fresh veggies in very flavorful bite-size pieces. With beautiful colors and an easily adjustable ingredient list, add this to your party and dinner rotation. Dinner? Just put a fried egg on top for an easy meal!

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

The big game is coming up! Make this easy and filling buffalo chicken dip for a great appetizer when serving with celery and tortilla chips. Spread the leftovers on a flour tortilla and add shredded carrots and lettuce for a delicious wrap.

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Norwegian Meatballs with Gjetost Gravy

Michael Johnson from The Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge created this fantastic recipe for a 1/25/22 cooking class in partnership with the Brookings Arts Council. It is filling and savory. Perfect for a cold winter day! The direct translation is “meat cakes” instead of “meatballs”. It’s okay if they are a little flat and not perfectly…

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