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Brat Bites with Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce

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Brat Bites with Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce are perfect to serve at home for the game, or portable for a tailgate at the stadium. Delicious brats wrapped in pastry, baked, sliced, and dipped in a creamy spicy mustard.

sliced bites on a cutting board

I have a treat for you today! I am hosting a Tailgate Party with a few friends, and we are sharing so many delicious recipes to get you ready for game day.

I am a Green Bay, Wisconsin lady, and there is nothing we love more than celebrating the Green Bay Packers! In Wisconsin, we have a few staple foods when it comes to sports, and one of those is the bratwurst.

We cook brats at home weekly in the summer and fall. They are also a staple in the winter as well because we grill year-round.

My Brat Bites with Spicy Mustard is a delicious addition to a home tailgate party or portable to bring to a tailgate before the game at the stadium.

ingredients for brat bites

These bites are super simple and sooooo good. The ingredients are simple: brats, seamless crescent roll dough, stone ground mustard, mayo, and a touch of hot sauce.

I cut a roll of steamless crescent dough in half and roll each of the brats before baking them in the oven.

These brats are not pre-cooked, and I rely on a thermometer to make sure that my meat is cooked to a safe temperature. Over cooked dry meat and under cooked raw sausage is no good, and using a thermometer assures perfectly cooked meats.

My favorite thermometer in the world, and also our generous event sponsor, is the ThermoPop from ThermoWorks. Oh my goodness you guys this product is amazing! I have been using it for years, and just love it.

rolling the brats in pastry
rolling the brats in pastry

So what makes the ThermoPop so great? Well it comes in a rainbow of different colors- I have a yellow and a red- so you can always pick your favorite. The ThermoPop was rated #1 by America’s Test Kitchen and Cooks Illustrated. It is a pocket thermometer (aka not big and bulky) and is back-lit with a rotating display to give the user convenience for different angels. It also give you a read on your meat in 3-4 seconds. What is not to love!

Since ThemoWorks is so generous, in addition to giving the creators for #TailgateParty a ThermoPop, we are giving away a ThermoPop to a lucky reader! I know that you will love this product- and you get to pick your favorite color!

temping the brats

Welcome to our #TailgateParty! 

We have delicious recipes from across the country to make your next tailgating party the best and most delicious party ever!

Grilled Maple Garlic Pork Tenderloin #SummerGrilling

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Today’s #SummerGrilling recipe has been sponsored by The Spice House and BBQGuys, however, all opinions are my own. #ad #SPONSOR #SummerGrilling #TheSpiceHouse #imabbqguy

This week, we’re sharing the best grill recipes and celebrating the start of summer with an amazing giveaway, sponsored by BBQGuys, Farmer’s Pantry, Joy Jolt,The Spice House, and Torani. To learn more about our sponsors and giveaway click here!

I am sharing one of my favorite things to grill- pork tenderloin. Tender marinated grilled pork tenderloin. Seasoned with maple and garlic seasoning from Spice House makes a perfect summer meal.

grilled pork tenderloin

Myself and the other #SummerGrilling participants received a beautiful set of The Spice House best selling spices. The Spice House’s Best Seller’s Collection contains our four best-selling Spice House blends of all time. The one that immediately caught my eye was “Gateway to the North”. The blend is filled with garlic, herbs, and maple. I could not wait to make use this to season my pork, and it was even more delicious than I anticipated! The spice mixture allows for a delicious balance between savory, salty, and sweet. The Spice House is sending home a Best Seller’s Collection as part of the giveaway- you don’t want to miss this one! Enter using the rafflecopter below.

grilled pork tenderloin

Events like #SummerGrilling are fun for a few reason. One, I get to give away fun stuff to you guys. Two, I get introduced to different products that I have not tried before! Some of my favorite products have been introduced to me by chance, and word of mouth. The BBQGuys sent me a, iGrill mini grilling thermometer and I just love it. The iGrill mini grilling thermometer is a pocket-sized smart thermometer that takes the guesswork out of grilling, so knowing exactly when to take your meat off the grill has never been easier. The iGrill had an app and it tells you exactly when your food comes to temperature.

grilled pork tenderloin

The app is really easy to use, and uses Bluetooth. The temperature readings go right to your device, and there is even a graph allowing you to see how the temperature is increasing. You can also set a timer to be alerted if you need to flip your food, or add sauce. The result was a perfectly cooked pork tenderloin, and the process of using the iGrill was really fun! I already know that I am planning to stock-up on a few of these for stocking stuffers during the holidays! This little gadget was a lot of fun for both my husband and I to play with!

temperature thermometer demo

So, an amazing spice mixture, and a super fun and useful grilling tool helped me create this delicious pork tenderloin. I used a very simple marinade- The Spice House seasoning, salt, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. The result was a flavor that was so well-balanced and delicious. The pork was very tender, and we loved the nice crust from the grill.

Here are some things to help you gets started with your pork tenderloin:

Grilling Mit

Carving Board

Grilling Tongs

grilled pork tenderloin

Here are more great Summer Grilling recipes:

Wisconsin Beer Brats

Grilled Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Garlic Parmesan Grilled Corn

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grilled pork tenderloin

Grilled Maple Garlic Pork Ternderloin

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Grill, Pork
Prep Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins
  • 2 tbsp The Spice House "Gateway to the North" Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. In a bowl mix together the spice mix, salt, lemon juice, and oil. Place pork tenderloins in a gallon resealable bag.

  2. Pour marinate over the pork. Seal and coat evenly. Place in fridge and marinate for 8 hours.

  3. Heat grill to medium. Remove pork from bag and discard marinade. Grill pork 4 minutes on each side (think of the tenderloin as having 4 sides). Test the pork with a digital thermometer to ensure it reaches desired temperature (I recommend 145°F).

  4. Remove pork from grill, rent with foil, and allow it to rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.

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Enter the #SummerGrilling Giveaway!

Grilling at summer weekend. Fresh meat and vegetables preparing on grill.Official Rules and Conditions for the #SummerGrilling Giveaway: Official Rules and Conditions for the #SummerGrilling Giveaway: One grand prize winner will receive a prize package including:
  • iGrill Mini Grilling Thermometer from BBQGuys
  • Case of Cornbread Crisps from Farmer’s Pantry
  • Indoor Searing Grill from Hamilton Beach
  • Stella High Ball Glassware from Joy Jolt
  • Best Seller Collection from The Spice House
  • 1 Year Supply of Syrups from Torani
  • $100 via PayPal
Open to US residents 18+. One (1) winner will be chosen. Prize must be claimed within 48 hours of announcement or a new winner will be drawn. Prize will be delivered electronically. All entries will be verified. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Rafflecopter, or any other entity unless otherwise specified. Giveaway ends 5/18/2019. Enter using the widget below. Comment each day for even more chances to win!a Rafflecopter giveaway

Cherry Lime Mojitos #SummerGrilling

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Today’s #SummerGrilling recipe has been sponsored by Torani and Joy Jolt, however, all opinions are my own. #ad #SPONSOR #SummerGrilling #joyjolt #toraniflavor

All this week we will be sharing amazing summer grilling recipes, and our readers have a chance to win some amazing prizes from our generous sponsors.  You’re not going to want to miss a single day! Check out my intro post for more prize details!

This week, we’re sharing the best grill recipes and celebrating the start of summer with an amazing giveaway, sponsored by BBQGuys, Farmer’s Pantry, Hamilton Beach, Joy Jolt,The Spice House, and Torani.

I am starting off the week with my Cherry Lime Mojitos!

mojito in a glass

Cherry Lime Mojitos are perfect for a summer BBQ. Easy to make in batches, and filled with fresh summer herbs make this drink a must have!

I make my cocktail with fresh mint, cherry lime syrup, white rum, club soda, and fresh lime. This drink is not just simple to put together, but it is perfect drink to sip on the patio on a warm day.

I love that grilling season is officially here! Truth be told, we grill year round and it is not unusual for us to shovel off the grill in the dead of winter to make a few steaks. However, it is way more convenient during the warmer weather months, but we live in Wisconsin and when you gotta grill, you gotta grill.

mojito in a glass

To me, a drink gets better when it is served in a beautiful glass. I am using the Stella Highball Glass from Joy Jolt, and it is perfect for these mojitos! These glasses are made from 100% lead-free crystal, are shatter resistant, and super easy to clean. Joy Jolt says that you deserve a drink in style, and I could not agree more. I have a few sets of their beautiful glassware, and each one is as pretty as the next! Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a set of your own highball glasses!

mojito in a glass

Another delicious addition to this drink is Torani’s cherry lime syrup. Torani has large variety of flavors, and I am loving the sweet and tangy cherry lime in my mojitos! Torani is add new flavors as well such as candied sesame and pistachio! Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a year supply of Torani syrups.

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Here are a few of my favorite bar tools to get you started with your mojitos!

Copper 3-Piece Muddler Set

Cocktail Pitcher

My Favorite Citrus Press

mojito in a glass

Looking for a few more tasty cocktails?

Grapefruit Bourbon Smash Cocktail

Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

Cucumber Margaritas

Tart Cherry Margaritas

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Cherry Lime Mojitos

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Drinks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 drinks

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 tbsp cherry lime syrup
  • 3 oz white rum
  • 8 oz club soda
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Divide mint and lime juice between two glasses. Muddle together to release flavor from the mint. 

  2. Fill glass 2/3 full of ice. Add syrup and rum. 

  3. Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wedge. 

mojito in a glass

Enter the #SummerGrilling Giveaway!

Grilling at summer weekend. Fresh meat and vegetables preparing on grill.Official Rules and Conditions for the #SummerGrilling Giveaway: Official Rules and Conditions for the #SummerGrilling Giveaway: One grand prize winner will receive a prize package including:
  • iGrill Mini Grilling Thermometer from BBQGuys
  • Case of Cornbread Crisps from Farmer’s Pantry
  • Indoor Searing Grill from Hamilton Beach
  • Stella High Ball Glassware from Joy Jolt
  • Best Seller Collection from The Spice House
  • 1 Year Supply of Syrups from Torani
  • $100 via PayPal
Open to US residents 18+. One (1) winner will be chosen. Prize must be claimed within 48 hours of announcement or a new winner will be drawn. Prize will be delivered electronically. All entries will be verified. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Rafflecopter, or any other entity unless otherwise specified. Giveaway ends 5/18/2019. Enter using the widget below. Comment each day for even more chances to win!a Rafflecopter giveaway

Welcome to Summer Grilling Week! #SummerGrilling

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All this week we will be sharing amazing summer grilling recipes, and our readers have a chance to win some amazing prizes from our generous sponsors. I am so excited to see the different recipes and show off our amazing sponsors! You’re not going to want to miss a single day!

#SummerGrilling Week

This week, we’re sharing the best grill recipes and celebrating the start of summer with an amazing giveaway, sponsored by BBQGuys, Farmer’s Pantry, Hamilton Beach, Joy Jolt,The Spice House, and Torani #ad.  

Grilling at summer weekend. Fresh meat and vegetables preparing on grill.

Meet the Sponsors for Summer Grilling Recipes

Our generous sponsors have made this #SummerGrilling possible! Each of these wonderful company’s are providing products for our giveaway.

BBQ Guys

Prize: iGrill mini grilling thermometer

The iGrill mini grilling thermometer is a pocket-sized smart thermometer that takes the guesswork out of grilling, so knowing exactly when to take your meat off the grill has never been easier. #imabbqguy 

Farmer’s Pantry

Prize: 1 case Cornbread Crisps in assorted flavors

Farmer’s Pantry makes wholesome, hearty snacks that fill you up and taste great. We know the more satisfied we are, we’re more likely to be our best self. Live our best life; do our best work. Made with ingredients from American farms. #CornbreadCrisps 

Hamilton Beach

Prize: Indoor Searing Grill

With the Hamilton Beach® Indoor Searing Grill, you can enjoy outdoor grilled flavor anytime you want, regardless of the weather. There are two secrets to its excellent grilling capability. The Searing Grill’s high-heat searing temperature locks in juices and flavor, giving your meat better taste, texture and appearance. What’s more, its unique hooded design helps keep in flavor to give your food that authentic outdoor grilled taste. #HamiltonBeach 

Joy Jolt

Prize: set of High Ball Glasses

So many of the moments you enjoy most include raising a glass. Whether you’re hosting poker night, celebrating a promotion, or getting together “just because.” You deserve to drink in style. DRINK WITH JOY. ENJOY THE JOURNEY. #JoyJolt 

The Spice House

Prize: Best Seller Collection

The Spice House is a purveyor of over 400 premium spices – all expertly sourced from across the globe. Our spice artisans hand-grind and blend our spices in small batches to ensure that your spices are as fresh as possible for more flavorful and delicious kitchen creations. The Spice House’s Best Seller’s Collection contains our four best-selling Spice House blends of all time. It took 60 years of tinkering to create these four masterpiece spice blends. Each blend in our Best Sellers Box adds a burst of flavor that’s perfect for grilling any protein or veggie. #TheSpiceHouse 

Torani

Prize: A year supply of Torani Syrups

Torani believes in flavor for all and opportunity for all. In the beginning, Rinaldo and Ezilda Torre visited family in Lucca, Italy. They returned home to San Francisco with handwritten recipes, which they used to create authentic flavored syrups. Needless to say, the syrups we’re a hit. A lot has happened since then, but our belief has remained the same: Flavor for All, Opportunity for All. It means that not only are the products we make inclusive and approachable, but so is our success. We believe everything starts with people, and the only way to truly succeed is to succeed together. #ToraniFlavor 

Best Grill Recipes Creators

Our recipe creators for #SummerGrilling have amazing websites! You’ll want to visit them all throughout the week so see their fabulous grilling creations:Juggling Act Mama, Cheese Curd in Paradise, Life Currents, Bowl Me Over, Everyday Eileen, Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks, Bloghetti, Doodlecraft, Who Needs a Cape, The Mandatory Mooch, For the Love of Food, Frugal & Fit, The Foodie Affair, House of Nash Eats, A Day in Candiland, Karen’s Kitchen Stories, Live Love Texas, Lazy Budget Chef, Simple and Savory, and Our Good Life. Our awesome bloggers are throwing in $100 cash prize for the giveaway, too!

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Enter the #SummerGrilling Giveaway!

Grilling at summer weekend. Fresh meat and vegetables preparing on grill.
Official Rules and Conditions for the #SummerGrilling Giveaway: Official Rules and Conditions for the #SummerGrilling Giveaway: One grand prize winner will receive a prize package including:
  • iGrill Mini Grilling Thermometer from BBQGuys
  • Case of Cornbread Crisps from Farmer’s Pantry
  • Indoor Searing Grill from Hamilton Beach
  • Stella High Ball Glassware from Joy Jolt
  • Best Seller Collection from The Spice House
  • 1 Year Supply of Syrups from Torani
  • $100 via PayPal
Open to US residents 18+. One (1) winner will be chosen. Prize must be claimed within 48 hours of announcement or a new winner will be drawn. Prize will be delivered electronically. All entries will be verified. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Rafflecopter, or any other entity unless otherwise specified. Giveaway ends 5/18/2019. Enter using the widget below. Comment each day for even more chances to win!a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Eggs Benedict Waffles #EasterBrunchWeek

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It is officially Easter Brunch Week! For the next week I am teaming with a troop of blogger friends to share our best brunch recipes to inspire your Easter menu! We are working with an awesome team of sponsors, and I can’t wait to share a load of tasty recipes with all of you.

There is an amazing giveaway, sponsored by Eggland’s Best, GROSCHE International, Hamilton Beach, Nordic Ware, Rhodes Bread, Silpat, Stonyfield and Wewalka.  You can read more about these awesome sponsors HERE.

Waffles and eggs on a plate

Today, I am sharing my recipe for Eggs Benedict Waffles. I am a lover of all thing eggs benedict, and wanted to shake my traditional recipe using english muffins and canadian bacon. These waffles use a traditional base, but I add a lean chopped ham and fresh chopped chives to create a savory waffle. Topped with poached eggs, and a traditional creamy hollandaise make this a breakfast that everyone won’t be able to stop talking about.

Waffles and eggs on a plate

To create this tasty breakfast I am using products from #EasterBrunchWeek sponsors, Hamilton Beach and Eggland’s Best.

Hamilton Beach sent me the Removable Grid Belgian Waffle Maker and 7 Egg Cooker with Built-In Timer and Poaching Tray Black. I love the ease of these products.

The waffle maker has a feature allowing it to flip. It also features nonstick, removable plates; adjustable browning control for your preferred finish; and easy to clean grids and drip tray.

The egg cooker takes the guesswork out of making hard, medium, and soft-boiled eggs and cook perfect poached eggs every time with the Hamilton Beach Egg Cooker. The included water measuring cup with easy-to-read markings makes it simple to cook eggs to your desired hardness every time. The removable egg tray cooks up to 7 eggs, while the egg poaching tray lets you poach up to three eggs at a time, all with the touch of a button.

Waffles and eggs on a plate

There is no eggs benedict without eggs! Eggland’s Best provided bloggers with their products, and they are absolutely delicious eggs! Eggland’s Best has all-vegetarian feed for the hens made of healthy grains and other nutritious ingredients. Eggland’s Best eggs have 25% less saturated, 6 times more vitamin D and are only 60 calories when compared to ordinary eggs.

Waffles and eggs on a plate

These waffles are so good! The ham and chives make a perfect vehicle to soak up all the yummy egg yolks and hollandaise sauce. I love to sprinkle a few extra chives on top for even more herby flavor.

Waffles and eggs on a plate

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Removable Grid Belgian Waffle Maker

7 Egg Cooker with Built-In Timer and Poaching Tray Black

Double Boiler

Whisk

Waffles and eggs on a plate with waffle maker

I mean, how can you say no to an egg yolk like that!?

Waffles and eggs on a plate

Looking for more delicious brunch ideas? Of course you are!

Eggs Benedict Casserole

Loaded Toast and Egg Cups

Carrot Cake Scones

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Waffles and eggs on a plate

Eggs Benedict Waffles

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast, Eggs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

For Waffles

  • 3 cups dry waffle mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped deli ham
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

For Hollandaise

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 large eggs, for poaching

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US Customary – Metric

Instructions

For Waffles:

  1. Turn on waffle maker and begin to heat. While waffle maker heats, mix the waffle batter. 

  2. Mix the dry mix, water, ham, and chives together. 

  3. Once the waffle maker is heated, add a cup of the mix to the waffle maker. Close and cook for about 7-8 minutes. Once cooked, remove the waffles from the maker, cover to keep warm, and proceed with remaining mix. 

For Hollandaise Sauce:

  1. In a double broiler or metal bowl over simmering water (don’t let bowl touch water), whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Continue whisking until sauce is thick enough to coat back of spoon. 

  2. Reduce heat to low. Drizzle in melted butter, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and place in a bowl. Cover the keep warm. 

For Eggs:

  1. Once the waffles and sauce are complete cook the eggs. Using the egg cooker, follow the manufacture directions to poach the eggs. The eggs will have about 5 minutes poach leaving a runny yolk. 

To Assemble:

  1. Place waffles on a plate. Top with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Enjoy! 

eggs on a plate with waffles
Easter Brunch Week This week, we’re sharing loads of Easter recipes and celebrating the upcoming holiday with an amazing giveaway, sponsored by Eggland’s Best, GROSCHE International, Hamilton Beach, Nordic Ware, Rhodes Bread, Silpat, Stonyfield and Wewalka.  You can read more about these awesome sponsors HERE. Egg and pastel bunny decor in kitchen at window.

Enter the #EasterBrunchWeek Giveaway!

Official Rules and Conditions for the #EasterBrunchWeek Giveaway: One grand prize winner winner will be receive a prize package including items from Eggland’s Best, Grosche, Hamilton Beach, Rhodes Bread, Silpat, Stonyfield and Wewalka. Open to US residents 18+. One (1) winner will be chosen. Prize must be claimed within 48 hours of announcement or a new winner will be drawn. Prize will be delivered electronically. All entries will be verified. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Rafflecopter, or any other entity unless otherwise specified. Giveaway ends 4/20/2019. Enter using the widget below. Comment each day for even more chances to win!a Rafflecopter giveaway  Easter breakfast table setting. Decoration for Easter family celebration. Eggs basket and spring flowers. Bread, croissant and fruit for kids meal. Egg and pastel bunny decor in kitchen at window.

Welcome to #EasterBrunchWeek

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Welcome to Easter Brunch Week!All this week we will be sharing amazing Easter Brunch Recipes, and our readers have a chance to win some amazing prizes from our generous sponsors.  You’re not going to want to miss a single day! #ad #EasterBrunchWeek #EasterBrunchRecipes

Easter Brunch Week

This week, we’re sharing loads of Easter recipes and celebrating the upcoming holiday with an amazing giveaway, sponsored by Eggland’s Best, GROSCHE International, Hamilton Beach, Nordic Ware, Rhodes Bread, Silpat, Stonyfield and Wewalka.  Egg and pastel bunny decor in kitchen at window. 

Meet the Sponsors for our Easter Brunch Recipes

Our generous sponsors have made this #EasterBrunchWeek possible! Each of these wonderful company’s are providing products for our giveaway.

Eggland’s Best

At Eggland’s Best, our commitment is to produce a more nutritious egg, which is also the finest, freshest and most delicious egg possible. This starts with our all-vegetarian hen feed made of healthy grains, canola oil and a supplement of rice bran, alfalfa, sea kelp and Vitamin E. Eggland’s Best eggs have 25% less saturated, 6 times more vitamin D and are only 60 calories when compared to ordinary eggs.

GROSCHE International

We know it’s not easy to change lives. We help you do it through a great cup of coffee or tea. Every GROSCHE product sold helps provide safe water for people in need, and champions social and environmental causes for you to further your positive impact in the world.

Nordic Ware

Nordic Ware is a family owned and operated kitchenware company since 1946 and has steadily built its reputation as an internationally distributed kitchenware brand. As a leading manufacturer and innovator, Nordic Ware produces the vast majority of its products in America, at its Minneapolis headquarters, including bakeware, cookware, grillware, microwave, and kitchen gadgets and accessories.

Silpat

Silpat offers a unique and versatile range of non-stick baking, bread making, cooking and preparation products. An original baking range rooted in innovative silicone technologies, all designed to set you free. Our high-quality baking products cook both sweet and savoury foods evenly without burning, releases baked goods with no fuss, and cleans up effortlessly.

Hamilton Beach

Building a better breakfast starts with the right kitchen tools. Tame busy mornings by equipping your kitchen with the best coffee maker, a convenient breakfast sandwich maker or a mess-free a waffle maker. From lattes to smoothies, breakfast sandwiches to crunchy toast, the Hamilton Beach collection of essential breakfast small kitchen appliances will help you make the first meal of the day the best meal of the day.

Wewalka

Wewalka is the largest family-owned fresh dough producer in the world. Headquartered outside Vienna, Austria, Wewalka provides products to more than 30 countries across Europe and Asia, and began offering its innovative products to the U.S. market in 2015. Wewalka is always committed to producing in a sustainable and responsible way, and avoids using bromated or bleached flour, high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oil, animal by-products or artificial colors and flavors. The current U.S. assortment includes refrigerated puff pastry, pie crust, flatbread and two styles of fresh pizza dough. All items include oven-safe parchment paper for “no-mess” baking.

Rhodes Bake-N-Serv®

Rhodes Bake-N-Serv® is a family business dedicated to producing home-baked quality frozen bread and roll dough, frozen sweet rolls and partially baked frozen rolls. Rhodes is produced in the heart of Wisconsin with its headquarters in Utah. Rhodes is devoted to helping our customers bake successfully. We offer versatile products at a great value with a no-fault guarantee.

Stonyfeld Organic

Stonyfield Organic Quarts provide a variety of functions from being a cost-effective solution for heavy yogurt consumers to being a healthy ingredient alternative. A Stonyfield Organic Quart is a great staple to have in any fridge. Our yogurt can be used for everything from smoothies, to dips, as a substitute for sour cream on taco night and is a great substitute for butter and oil in when baking. Like all other Stonyfield products, our quarts are made with wholesome organic ingredients sourced with care from family farms.

#EasterBrunchWeek Recipe Creators

Our recipe creators for #EasterBrunchWeek have amazing websites! You’ll want to visit them all throughout the week so see their fabulous Easter creations:Juggling Act Mama, Cheese Curd in Paradise, Cooking with Carlee, Life Currents, Bowl Me Over, Everyday Eileen, Family Around the Table, Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks, Jonesin’ for a Taste, Bloghetti, Walking on Sunshine Recipes, Who Needs a Cape?, An Affair from the Heart, Doodlecraft, The Mandatory Mooch, For the Love of Food, Frugal & Fit, The Foodie Affair, The Baking Fairy, and Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt.

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Enter the #EasterBrunchWeek Giveaway!

Official Rules and Conditions for the #EasterBrunchWeek Giveaway: One grand prize winner winner will be receive a prize package including items from Eggland’s Best, Grosche, Hamilton Beach, Rhodes Bread, Silpat, Stonyfield and Wewalka. Open to US residents 18+. One (1) winner will be chosen. Prize must be claimed within 48 hours of announcement or a new winner will be drawn. Prize will be delivered electronically. All entries will be verified. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Rafflecopter, or any other entity unless otherwise specified. Giveaway ends 4/20/2019. Enter using the widget below. Comment each day for even more chances to win!a Rafflecopter giveaway  Easter breakfast table setting. Decoration for Easter family celebration. Eggs basket and spring flowers. Bread, croissant and fruit for kids meal. Egg and pastel bunny decor in kitchen at window.

March 2019 Recipe Round-Up & Giveaway: Family Favorite Recipes

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March is here and for this month we are sharing some of our family favorite recipes. We have recipes for breakfast, dinner, sides and soups, as well as a few desserts that we hope your families enjoy as much as all of ours do. Keep reading to get ideas for your March menu planning. Just a reminder that our group of bloggers post a themed recipe round-up on the last day of each month to help you with meal ideas for the upcoming month!

~Breakfast~

Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal from Jolene’s Recipe Journal

Banana Blender Muffins from Kate’s Recipe Box

Granny’s Zucchini Bread from Pies and Plots

Apple Ring Pancakes from Savory Moments

 ~Sides & Soups~

Creamy Horseradish Grilled Shrimp Deviled Eggs from Faith, Hope, Love, and Luck

Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Soup from Kate’s Recipe Box

Ham, Bean, & Rivel Soup from Savory Moments

~Main Dishes~

Broccoli Bacon Masher Pizza from Girl Gone Mom

Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole from The Saucy Southerner

Cheeseburger Stromboli from Craft Cooking Mama


Chicken Fried Steak from Palatable Pastime 

Chicken Scaloppini Saltimbocca from Books n’ Cooks

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole from Cheese Curd in Paradise

Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers from Girl Gone Mom

Sloppy Joes (No Ketchup) from The Saucy Southerner 

Garlic Lovers Chicken from Jolene’s Recipe Journal



Slow Cooker Beef Tacos from Books n’ Cooks

One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta from Cheese Curd in Paradise

~Desserts~

Chocolate Hazelnut Bars from Crafty Cooking Mama

Buttery Pineapple and Coconut Frozen Custard from Faith, Hope, Love, and Luck


~Monthly Recipe Round-Up Bloggers~
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Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek

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Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2018 hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and a fun giveaway? 44 bloggers from around the country have come together to share over 180 sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, martinis, cocoa, and more! Our #ChristmasSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you so much, Sponsors, for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!



Prize #1 Dixie Crystals 

Dixie Crystals is giving one winner a Keurig K-Select Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker.

Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South’s choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. For generations, Dixie Crystals has been at the heart of family traditions and celebrations. Our pure cane, non-GMO sugar products guarantee that treasured family recipes will turn out right every time. Bake with love and Dixie Crystals.



Prize #2 Cabot Creamery Co-operative 

Cabot is giving one winner a cheese gift set, including a Cabot Cheese slate cutting board, small cheese cleaver, Cabot custom Bee’s Wrap, an assortment of Cabot’s finest cheeses.

Cabot Creamery Co-operative, makers of naturally aged, award-winning cheeses and dairy products is owned by 1,000 dairy farm families in New England and New York.



Prize #3 LorAnn Oils & Flavors

LorAnn is giving one winner a collection of 6 LorAnn Bakery Emulsions, a collection of three LorAnn Oils vanilla extracts, a candy making cookbook, The Sweetapolita Bakebook, and a 12-unit variety pack of LorAnn super-strength candy oils.
Our flavors. Your creations. For over 50 years, LorAnn Oils has been supplying professionals and home chefs with the finest quality candy and baking flavors, essential oils, and specialty ingredients. Visit us at LorAnn Oils & Flavors to shop, learn, and discover new recipe ideas.



Prize #4 Joyjolt 

Joyjolt is giving one winner an Aurora Whiskey Decanter Set. Our Aurora Whiskey Decanter set has a timeless and sophisticated design that adds both class and style to any table. This set is hand made with top quality lead free crystal glass and cutting edge materials. The sets quality, design and upscale packaging makes the Aurora a perfect addition to your home, bar, hotel, restaurant, club or office. DRINK WITH JOY. ENJOY THE JOURNEY.

Here at JoyJolt we believe that so many of the moments you enjoy most include raising a glass. From the jolt you get from that first sip of coffee in the morning to toasting a milestone with close friends. Thats why we have created glassware equally as special and unique as your happiest moments.

Prize #5 Sweets & Treats Boutique

Sweets & Treats is giving one winner the Year of Sprinkles Box at a $150 value. It contains holiday mixes, classic sprinkles, and some of their most popular sprinkles.

Sweets & Treats, a party and baking supplies manufacturer and wholesaler, started out of a baking industry need for truly greaseproof cupcake liners. From there, the company expanded into a handful of specialized categories including the latest, Sweet Sprinkles, their one of a kind sprinkles and sprinkle mix line. With hundreds of truly unique products, they are a one stop shop for your next party!



Prize #6 Torani 


Torani is giving one winner a year supply of Torani: 12-750ml glass bottles, flavors will be winner’s choice, plus pumps for each bottle.

Torani inspires you to taste life, one flavorful experience at a time. Even though people all over the world recognize our iconic Torani bottle, we’ve remained a family-owned company — adhering to the high quality standards that Rinaldo and Ezilda set over 90 years ago. Each and every syrup, sauce, and smoothie is created with care and pride. Way back we started with just five syrups. Today, you can use more than 100 of our naturally flavored syrups, sauces and beverage bases in coffees, sodas, teas, smoothies, cocktails and more. And we’re excited to bring you new taste traditions and flavors as we move forward.




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Welcome to #Choctoberfest 2018 with Imperial Sugar

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This is one of my favorite weeks of the year, because #Choctoberfest is finally here! From now until the end of the week, I am joining forces with over 100 other bloggers from around the world to post delicious chocolate recipes. Every day, #Choctoberfest bloggers will be celebrating all things chocolate – milk, dark, white, bittersweet, semi-sweet, and cocoa!

We are starting with a #Choctoberfest prize pack from our generous sponsors. Scroll down to learn how you can enter to win. One lucky winner will receive the following:

  • A 100-Piece Cake Decorating Kit from our blog sponsors The PinterTest Kitchen. This set includes a cake turntable, piping bags, piping tips, flower nozzles, scapers, and more.
  • An Instant Pot and a 40-Pound Case of Granulated Sugar from our gold sponsor Imperial Sugar. Imperial Sugar provides high-quality sugar and sweetener products and over 100 years of time-tested recipes. Sweet things happen when people come together in the kitchen, and that’s why Imperial Sugar has been at the heart of family traditions and celebrations for generations.
  • Coconut Oil and Chocolate Silk Greens from our silver sponsor Barlean’s, your trusted source for chocolatey goodness superfood nutrition. Barlean’s has a commitment to staying ahead of the innovation curve in providing the absolute highest quality product.
  • A Chocolate Gift Pack from our silver sponsor Forte Chocolates. You’ll receive 12 of their most popular chocolate bars. With Forte Chocolates, you can celebrate life through chocolate. They also have a line of chocolate developed specifically to use in savory recipes.
  • A Chocolate Gift Pack from our silver sponsor Divine Chocolate. You’ll receive one of each of their baking bars, a white chocolate bar, and their top 5 everyday bars. Divine Chocolate is the only Fairtrade chocolate company in the world that is owned by cocoa farmers. Their baking bars are also a delicious vegan option.
  • A Selection of Sprinkles from our silver sponsor Sprinkle Pop. Sprinkle Pop’s bespoke sprinkle creations are one of a kind, just like you! At Sprinkle Pop, you can also order a custom sprinkle mix; there isn’t a sprinkle mix that you can dream up that they can’t create.

That’s a prize pack worth over $400! Open worldwide, except where prohibited. Must be 18+ to enter (21+ in some locations). See terms and conditions for more details.

To enter, simply follow our sponsors using the widget below. You can gain additional entries by following me and the other participating bloggers. A winner will be drawn on October 21, 2018 and contacted via email. Good luck!

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Don’t forget to come back to my blog for more chocolatey goodness between now and October 20.

Check out our participating bloggers:

The PinterTest Kitchen ♥ 2 Cookin Mamas ♥ 27th and Olive ♥ A Day in the Life on the Farm ♥ A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures ♥ A Little Fish in the Kitchen ♥ addicted 2 recipes ♥ Amy’s Cooking Adventures ♥ An Affair from the Heart ♥ April GoLightly ♥ At the Table with R and R ♥ Baking Sense ♥ Blade & Barbell ♥ Blogghetti ♥ Body Rebooted ♥ Books n’ Cooks ♥ Bottom Left of the Mitten ♥ Canning and Cooking at Home ♥ Cheese Curd In Paradise ♥ Chef Sarah Elizabeth ♥ Cindy’s Recipes and Writings ♥ Coconut & Lime ♥ Cook With Renu ♥ Cook’s Hideout ♥ Cookaholic Wife ♥ Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt ♥ CopyKat.com ♥ Daily Dish Recipes ♥ Everyday Eileen ♥ Fairyburger ♥ Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice ♥ Family Around the Table ♥ Fix Me a Little Lunch ♥ Frankly Entertaining ♥ Frugal & Fit ♥ Get the Good Stuff! ♥ Growing Up Gabel ♥ Hardly A Goddess ♥ Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks ♥ Home Sweet Homestead ♥ House of Nash Eats ♥ Intelligent Domestications ♥ jenniferbakes ♥ JoAnn’s Food Bites ♥ Join Us, Pull up a Chair ♥ Jolene’s Recipe Journal ♥ Jonesin’ For Taste ♥ Karen’s Kitchen Stories ♥ Kate’s Recipe Box ♥ Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats ♥ LeMoine Family Kitchen ♥ Life on Food ♥ Life, Love, and Good Food ♥ Lisa’s Dinnertime Dish ♥ Little House Big Alaska ♥ Long Distance Baking ♥ Maria’s Mixing Bowl ♥ Moore or Less Cooking ♥ Must Love Home ♥ Norine’s Nest ♥ Our Good Life ♥ Our Sutton Place ♥ OVENTales ♥ Palatable Pastime ♥ Prettysweetblog ♥ Red Cottage Chronicles ♥ Restless Chipotle ♥ Reviews, Chews & How-Tos ♥ Sarah Cooks the Books ♥ Sarah’s Bake Studio ♥ Savory Moments ♥ Seasonal and Holiday Recipe Exchange ♥ Seasoned Sprinkles ♥ Seduction In The Kitchen ♥ Simple Family Crazy Life ♥ Simply Inspired Meals ♥ Snacks and Sips ♥ Soulfully Made ♥ Stephie The Happy Mom ♥ Sumptuous Spoonfuls ♥ Sweet Coralice ♥ Take Two Tapas ♥ Tampa Cake Girl ♥ That Recipe ♥ The Baking Fairy ♥ The Beard and The Baker ♥ The Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine ♥ The Gingered Whisk ♥ The Heritage Cook ♥ The Mad Scientist’s Kitchen ♥ The Olive Blogger ♥ The Pajama Chef ♥ The Redhead Baker ♥ The Saucy Fig ♥ The Spiffy Cookie ♥ The Weekday Gourmet ♥ This is How I Cook ♥ Trampling Rose ♥ Turnips 2 Tangerines ♥ Walking Fruitfully ♥ Wendy Polisi ♥ Wildflour’s Cottage Kitchen ♥ Zesty South Indian Kitchen


Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

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I am a lover of stuffed pepper, but always find them to be such a long meal to prep and cook. They are not normally something I consider to be weeknight friendly, and many time I reserve them for a Sunday dinner. However, it is a completely  different story with my Instant Pot because this dish is prepped and cooked in under 30 minutes. You heard me right. 30 minutes for stuffed peppers! It is amazing when a meal that, for years, was on my weekend meal list, and completely turn around to dinner in under 30 minutes. 

 Right now you can enter in my giveaway for a chance to win one of three Instant Pots! Click here for the post to bring you to the Rafflecopter and giveaway details.

There are so many variations to stuffed peppers, and mine is very simple and uses many ingredients that you likely have on hand in your pantry and fridge. I use a mixture of lean ground beef, brown rice, seasonings, and a little ketchup. My topping is a simple tomato sauce and a little brown sugar. Topped with cheddar cheese, and this is one of my favorite meals. The peppers I use are pretty large and I use all of the prepared filling. However, if you use a smaller pepper it might impact if you have leftover filling. If you are using a smaller pepper you may want to add an additional pepper- plus you don’t want the peppers tipping in the Instant Pot as they cook. I love adding a little tomato sauce on top, and pouring over a little extra over the peppers when they finish cooking. The cooking rack is not necessary to make this meal, but it can be tricky to get the peppers out of the Instant Pot after they are done cooking. 

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Last night, Rowan had his first swim class of the fall. Rowan and I have been taking a few sessions of parent/child swim class, and I am so proud of him to watch him improve. My Rowan can be timid sometimes, but he loves the water and was quick to kick his legs tonight. He also reminded me that he needed to reach him arms when we were practicing kicking and reaching on his tummy. I think our trip to the Dells and a few rides down the slides with Grandma gave him a big boost in his confidence. Next session he will be able to have class on his own in a group without me in the pool. Kellen takes a private lesson, and he will start his lessons again in the next few weeks. It is so fun to watch these boys grow their swimming skills. I have always thought expose to water and swimming from an early age was important. I think it is easy to be scared for the kids when they swim (which I am sometimes!), but it is also important to allow them to build confidence to when they need to use their skills they can do so with calm confidence. I have tried to do that with the boys and, so far, it has allowed us to enjoy the water- and learn lessons because I have had to jump in after Kellen once after he was a little too confident in the deep end. 

I am sad that outdoor swimming has come to an end, but Kellen is already plotting our trips to the indoor pools in the area this winter. I know as the weather gets cold floating around the pool will feel incredible! 

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Stuffed Pepper Soup

Chili and Cheese Stuffed Peppers

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Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Instant Pot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 peppers

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-large bell peppers
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 Tbl ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 oz canned tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  1. Slice the top of the bell pepper off and gently pull out the seeds and membranes. Set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix the rice, beef (raw), seasoning, egg, and 2 Tbl ketchup together. I find this is best to do by hand until all evenly mixed together. 

  3. Divide the meat mixture into each pepper. Make sure the press the meat and rice into the pepper bottom. 

  4. Place the water into the Instant Pot. Place cooking rack in pot and arrange peppers in the pot. 

  5. Whisk tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, and brown sugar together. Pour the tomato sauce over the peppers. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure (about 5-6  minutes). 

  6. Top peppers with cheese, and serve.