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  • When you were a kid, did you ever eat Chicken Swiss? It's a classic dish involving boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a sauce made with cream of chicken soup, white wine, @RITZcrackers and Swiss cheese. It's super heavy and comforting: perfect for a chilly autumn night (by the way, as I type this, it's amid a week full of 80 degree weather in mid-September #finallysummer).⠀ ⠀ I was inspired to turn it into a killer dip to make all your ooey, gooey, cheesy game day dreams come true!⠀ ⠀ Some of you may remember how last year I teamed up with a group of fantastic bloggers to provide an array of delicious game day recipes and provide options for every foodie football fan out there! All the recipes look seriously amazing! You can see a list of all those recipes here: ⠀ ⠀ https://www.thelifejolie.com/chicken-swiss-dip/⠀ ⠀ And of course you've GOT to try this Hot Chicken Swiss Dip:⠀ ⠀ Ingredients:⠀ ⠀ 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken⠀ 1 10 oz. can cream of chicken soup⠀ 1/2 cup RITZ cracker crumbs, divided (FYI this is NOT sponsored, I just love them!)⠀ 1 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese, divided⠀ 2 Tbsps. dry white wine⠀ 1/2 tsp. salt⠀ 1/4 tsp. pepper⠀ ⠀ Instructions:⠀ ⠀ Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.⠀ ⠀ In a large mixing bowl, place the chicken, cream of chicken soup, 1/4 cup of RITZ cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of the shredded Swiss cheese, wine, salt and pepper.⠀ ⠀ Stir until well combined.⠀ ⠀ Pour the chicken mixture into an oven safe baking container.⠀ ⠀ Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of RITZ cracker crumbs and 1 cup of grated Swiss cheese.⠀ ⠀ Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly.⠀ ⠀ Serve immediately with RITZ crackers or sliced baguette.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #snacking #appetizers #foodiefootballfans
  • I'll admit, I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first. Now don't get me wrong, I love me some cocktail wienies 🌭(or Lil' Smokies, if you'd rather) and I'm never going to turn down bacon 🥓! But when @scootsie11 and @lost_in_marinades brought these to our family's annual Christmas Eve gathering a few years ago, I wasn't so sure how these elements would work together.⠀ ⠀ Would the bacon be mushy? Would it be overly salty and greasy? Would the brown sugar overpower everything with sweetness? Well, my friends, I'm happy to report that my concerns were unfounded 🙌. These Bacon Brown Sugar Cocktail Wienies ended up being the hit of the evening, we were all literally fighting for seconds and thirds! 😋 ⠀ Now, years later, these are a go-to when we need a simple and savory appetizer that's sure to please. Do yourself and your friends a favor and make these right meow 😻! ⠀ ⠀ Here's the recipe:⠀ ⠀ Ingredients:⠀ ⠀ 1 14 oz. pkg. of cocktail wienies⠀ Half of a pkg. of bacon⠀ 1 cup of brown sugar⠀ ⠀ Instructions:⠀ ⠀ Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.⠀ ⠀ Cut your bacon into quarters.⠀ ⠀ Wrap each wienie with a quarter of a piece of bacon, secure with a tooth pick and sprinkle it all with brown sugar. ⠀ Bake for 50 minute to 1 hour, turning once half way through. When they're finished the sugar should be bubbly.⠀ ⠀ Remove them from their baking pan into your serving dish to help eliminate excess grease.⠀ ⠀ Enjoy!⠀ ⠀ Print the full recipes here: https://www.thelifejolie.com/bacon-brown-sugar-cocktail-wienies/⠀ . . . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #baconlover #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #appetizers
  • Do you have any recipes up your sleeve that are so stupid-easy to make but consistently taste amazing every single time you make them? These Baked Buffalo Chicken Sliders are one of those recipes. ⠀ ⠀ Seriously, you guys. Every time I make these, everyone goes crazy over them! They go fast and people are always fighting for seconds (we're also all pretty serious about food!). So I knew we just had to make a video to share with you guys!⠀ ⠀ Here's the recipe:⠀ ⠀ Ingredients:⠀ ⠀ Cooking spray⠀ 15 mini slider buns⠀ 4 cups of lightly shredded chicken⠀ 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp. of buffalo wing sauce⠀ 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. of ranch seasoning, divided⠀ 2 1/4 cups of mozzarella cheese⠀ 1/4-1/2 cup of ranch dressing, to taste⠀ 2 Tbsps. of melted butter⠀ ⠀ Instructions:⠀ ⠀ Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray the pan down with cooking spray.⠀ ⠀ Slice the buns so that there's a top and a bottom (try to keep them in one piece if you can).⠀ ⠀ Place the bun bottoms into the pan and bake for 5 minutes.⠀ ⠀ While the bun bottoms are baking mix the chicken, buffalo wing sauce and 1 Tbsp. of ranch seasoning until well combined. ⠀ ⠀ In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter with 1 tsp. of ranch seasoning and set aside for later.⠀ ⠀ Once the bun bottoms are out of the oven, spread the ranch dressing in a thin layer onto the bun bottoms.⠀ ⠀ Next, top the bun bottoms with the buffalo chicken and then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese in an even layer on top of the chicken.⠀ ⠀ Place your bun tops onto the sliders and finish them by brushing the butter mixture lightly onto each bun top.⠀ ⠀ Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.⠀ ⠀ Devour!⠀ ⠀ Print the full recipe here: https://www.thelifejolie.com/buffalo-chicken-sliders/⠀ . . . . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #buffalochicken #snacking #easyrecipe #recipevideo
  • 4 words, you guys: Strawberry. Banana. Split. Cake. ⠀ ⠀ This cake is perfect for when you want a showstopping dessert without all the hassle. It's a cake mix hack but it's so perfectly moist and delicious, no one will ever know it wasn't made from scratch.⠀ ⠀ Here are the ingredients you'll need, but make sure you check out the post for some great tips on getting those perfect drips of ganache:⠀ ⠀ For the cake:⠀ Cooking spray⠀ 1 Duncan Hines Signature Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix (not sponsored, I just love them!)⠀ 2 pkg. of Instant Banana Pudding ⠀ 5 extra large eggs ⠀ 3/4 cup of canola oil⠀ 1 cup of warm water⠀ For the Banana Whipped Cream⠀ 1 pint heavy cream⠀ 2 Tbsp. Instant Banana Pudding⠀ 2 Tbsp. confectioner's sugar⠀ For the Chocolate Ganache⠀ 1/2 cup heavy cream⠀ 1 cup dark chocolate chips⠀ Andplusalso:⠀ 1 banana, halved legnth-wise and sliced⠀ 4-5 Strawberries, halved and then sliced⠀ Maraschino cherries for topping⠀ ⠀ Print the recipe here: https://www.thelifejolie.com/strawberry-banana-split-cake/ . . . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #bananasplit #cakelover #chocolateganache #easyrecipe
  • There is something so classic about a good chicken dinner. Simple savory flavors, perhaps some veggies. Maybe even a little wine of some sort to add an extra zing (because wine is always a good idea!)!⠀ ⠀ For this one, I used leftover Champagne. Now I know some of you are probably shaking your head about this, and I get it. I often take the no-man-left-behind approach with Champagne as well. But sometimes you end up with leftovers and when that happens, this is a seriously delicious way to use it! It's also easy enough for a weeknight meal but feels fancy enough to serve for guests.⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ ⠀ 3 pieces of bacon⠀ 1 Tbsp. salted butter⠀ 4 large chicken thighs ⠀ Salt and pepper to taste⠀ 1 large leek, cut down the middle length-wise, sliced into half moons and well cleaned ⠀ 8 oz. sliced mushrooms⠀ 2-3 cloves of garlic, smashed⠀ 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme ⠀ 3/4 cup champagne or sparkling wine ⠀ 1-2 Tbsp. lemon juice⠀ Fresh parsley, chopped⠀ ⠀ Print the recipe here: https://www.thelifejolie.com/champagne-braised-chicken-thighs/⠀ . . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #chickendinner #winnerwinnerchickendinner #easyrecipe #easyrecipes
  • Can I tell you guys something? This might be a little controversial, but I've got to be honest with you guys. Ok, here goes *takes a deep breath*⠀ ⠀ I'm not that into football.⠀ ⠀ I know, I know it's exciting and all that. And I'm totally a coach's daughter (seriously, my dad has literally coached everything and I was totally raised to appreciate all sports!). But as with most things, when it comes to football, I'm just here for the food. Sorry not sorry.⠀ ⠀ Which brings me to my next point. You should probably make these salami chips for your next football game, tailgate, Monday afteroon... you really don't need an excuse! ⠀ ⠀ These little guys are so perfectly crispy, they make the ultimate, salty game day snack!⠀ ⠀ INGREDIENTS⠀ ⠀ For the Salami Chips:⠀ ⠀ The Salami of your choice (I used hard salami because it was a bit smaller but Genoa would taste great too)⠀ ⠀ For the dipping sauce:⠀ ⠀ 1/4 cup of yellow mustard (I originally tried this with Dijon and it was WAY too spicy!)⠀ 2 Tbsp. of honey⠀ ⠀ INSTRUCTIONS⠀ ⠀ For the Salami Chips:⠀ ⠀ Preheat your oven to 300 degrees and line your pans with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up.⠀ Lay slices of salami in a single layer on your pans.⠀ Bake for 25-30 minutes.⠀ Allow the chips to cool and then drain them on a paper towel lined plate (they shed a lot of oil!).⠀ These last a week in the refrigerator in an air tight container or bag.⠀ For the dipping sauce:⠀ ⠀ Combine the yellow mustard and honey into a bowl.⠀ Whisk until well combined.⠀ These last a couple weeks in the refrigerator in an air tight container. ⠀ ⠀ Print the recipe here: https://www.thelifejolie.com/salami-chips/⠀ . . . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #salami #appetizers #snacking #appetizer
  • Ok, so even though it's *technically* not fall yet, it totally feels like it. Hello, sweater weather! In the spirit of the season, I reshot my grandma's incredible Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. ⠀ ⠀ One of the best things about this is that even though it's called a "bread" it's more of a "cake." BUT since we're calling it bread, technically you can eat it for breakfast. So consider this an excellent excuse to eat cake for breakfast (not that you needed an excuse- perks of adulting, amiright?!)⠀ ⠀ I I like to put a schmear of butter on it (or maybe I just like the word schmear...probably both!). I encourage you to do the same. And if you *ahem* accidentally eat the whole loaf right away, it's perfectly ok, because this recipe makes TWO loaves!⠀ ⠀ To make this, you'll need:⠀ ⠀ 3 cups flour⠀ 2 cups sugar⠀ 2 tsp. baking powder⠀ 2 tsp. baking soda⠀ 1/2 tsp. salt⠀ 1/2 tsp. cinnamon⠀ 1 cup oil⠀ 4 eggs⠀ 1 16 oz. can of pure pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)⠀ 1 cup mini chocolate chips⠀ ⠀ Print the recipe here: https://www.thelifejolie.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread/⠀ . . . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #pumpkinbread #fallfood #easyrecipe #familyrecipe
  • So I know it's early but is anyone else thinking about Thanksgiving 🦃 yet? I can't be the only one! Maybe it's just that I adore holidays centered around eating (and the fact that this is a welcome reminder to be grateful for all of our blessings!).⠀ ⠀ I've been dreaming of making this Harvest Rice Salad after eating a similar salad at work that was super tasty (shout out to @flikhospitality 🙌) and after months of thinking about it, I finally made my own version and I am so happy I did 👍! You've seriously got to try this! Here's what you'll need:⠀ ⠀ 1 package of the plain rice blend of your choice, cooked as per package directions and cooled⠀ 1 cup dried cranberries⠀ 3/4 cup minced shallots⠀ 1 1/2 cups shaved celery ⠀ 1/4 cup crumbly blue cheese⠀ 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley⠀ 1/2 tsp. salt⠀ 1/4 tsp. black pepper⠀ 2 Tbsp. olive oil⠀ 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar⠀ ⠀ Print the recipe here: https://buff.ly/2f3JFZJ . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #ricesalad #thanksgivingdinner #sidedish #sidedishes #easyrecipe
  • So as much as I've tried to avoid it, I'm waving my white flag and succumbing to the fact that pumpkin season is upon us! 🎃 (please disregard the jack-o-lantern- it's the closest thing I've got to a pumpkin emoji 😜). While I'm not exactly ready to give up on the sunshine quite yet, these White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pumpkin Cookies certainly make the transition more delicious- they are perfectly soft and chewy and will put you right into the mood for fall! Make sure you comment and tell me what your favorite thing about fall is! Here's what you'll need to make these cookies: 1 stick unsalted butter 3/4 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Pumpkin spice 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped . . . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #pumpkintime #pumpkinseason #pumpkinspiceeverything #whitechocolatechips
  • I'm pretty sure I've never met a piece of bacon I don't like 🥓 there is nothing better to waking up in the morning to savory smell of bacon, frying away and waiting for me to devour every last, crispy morsel! 🙌👅😍Tell me in the comments- how do you like your bacon? Extra crispy? With a bit of chew? Dipped in syrup? However you can get it? . . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #baconmakeseverythingbetter #baconlover #baconlove #baconporn
  • One year at Christmas when I was a kid, my Aunt Mimi gave us a cookbook designed specifically for kids. It came with these brightly colored plastic measuring spoons and had all sorts of “kid-friendly” recipes with fun names.⠀ ⠀ One of the recipes was for Tuna Wiggle which was the fun, kid-friendly name for Tuna Casserole. While I don't remember the recipe from that book, we all immediately began referring to all Tuna Casserole as Tuna Wiggle.⠀ ⠀ This particular Tuna Wiggle recipe is my husband's variation of his Mom's Tuna Casserole- it's rich and creamy but also super easy to make. This is comfort food at it's finest with these simple ingredients:⠀ ⠀ 1 can cream of chicken soup⠀ 2 cans cream of mushroom soup ⠀ 1 can milk⠀ 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise⠀ 2 cans chunk light tuna in water, well drained⠀ 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided ⠀ 1 heaping cup of frozen peas⠀ 2 1/2 of elbow pasta⠀ Salt and pepper, to taste⠀ 1/4 cup of seasoned bread crumbs⠀ ⠀ Full recipe here: http://www.thelifejolie.com/tuna-casserole-aka-tuna-wiggle/⠀ .. . . . . #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #foodporn #foodgram #foodlover #tunacasserole #casserole #comfortfoods #easyrecipe
  • Ok, what was in your market haul? I got some gorgeous peaches 🍑 ("millions of peaches, peaches for me!"), broccoli, green bean, watermelon 🍉, cantaloupe 🍈, lettuce 🥗, scallions and tomatoes 🍅! Always my favorite way to spend Saturday am 🙌😊 @publicmarketdistrict #publicmarket #marketday #marketdays #marketfinds #farmersmarkets #farmersmarketfinds #rochesterpublicmarket #rochesterny #localfoods #foodlover #freshproduce #thepublicmarket #rochestereats #stonefruit #summerfoods #summerfood #freshfruits #millionsofpeaches #peachesforme #peaches🍑

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