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Spicy Pepper Jack Bruschetta with Mango Salsa

Maris Callahan — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 07:29:50 +0000

Brighten up your next cocktail party with an appetizer that is equal parts sweet, spicy and savory. Top crispy crostini with The Laughing Cow® Creamy Spicy Pepper Jack cheese wedges and top them off with for last-minute entertaining fare. I’m going to set three scenes for you and then you’re going to tell me what they have in common: 1. You’re throwing a holiday party and you need a light and balanced appetizer to round out a table full of meat and fried food. 2. You’re packing a simple picnic and you need a quick, easy to assemble snack that you can pack int reusable containers and take on-the-go. 3. You get a call shortly before dinner that friends are stopping by; you need to grab something on the way home to pull together to serve alongside wine. What does each scenario have in common? Beyond the deliciousness that will ensue, that is. Well, the solution to each of these culinary conundrums is Spicy Pepper Jack Bruschetta with Mango Salsa, which is my latest recipe for The Laughing Cow, a delicious, creamy cheese with endless snack possibilities. With eight spreadable wedges per box, The Laughing Cow is perfect for entertaining crowds during the busy holiday season. […]

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Spicy Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones

Maris Callahan — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:31:42 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias Gooey Cheddar and La Morena Jalapeño Peppers add a kick of seriously spicy, savory flavor to these Spicy Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones. While a lot of people are menu-planning, stocking their kitchens with canned pumpkin and getting ready to host the holidays for the first time, many others are thinking about how to mix things up this year to avoid the fatigue that accompanies serving the same exact dishes year after year. In my family, there are some food traditions around the holidays that we just can’t change. At Thanksgiving, my mother will only have sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows and about a pound of sugar and my brother has to finish the meal with pecan pie. We always celebrate Christmas Eve with small plates and snacks instead of a large meal, with only the menu changing annually. To accommodate tradition, but also fulfill my urge to try new recipes and experiment with different flavors and cuisines, I try to add something new each year to a holiday meal instead of replacing a longtime favorite, which, I should add, never goes over well. This way, instead of […]

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