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Bite-Sized Blooming Onions These bite-sized blooming onions turned out being one of those lucky recipes where I kept thinking a step would go wrong, but they all worked! It’s amazing when that happens. It means these were a huge success on the first try! These are the perfect smaller version of the larger popular appetizer! Easy to eat and perfect for a party! INGREDIENTS 2 pounds cipollini onions, peeled and sectioned 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Vegetable oil, for frying Onion Dip: 1/4 cup mayo 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 teaspoon paprika Pinch of salt and pepper INTRUCTIONS: The first part of this is making sure you buy the right onions! You can’t use frozen onions or pearl onions. They are a bit too small. You need these cipollini onions. You can usually find them by the pound in most supermarkets near the onions! Normally, w...

Tex-Mex Fresh Corn Dip Roasted corn is the star of this creamy, cheesy Tex-Mex Fresh Corn Dip, laced with cumin, a touch of jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. Served chilled with tortilla chips, it’s a perfect appetizer or snack for any summer cookout or get-together! And so that’s what I did. This Tex-Mex Fresh Corn Dip takes a few liberties unique to the original. And don’t get me wrong…there was nothing wrong with the original recipe. In fact, it was absolutely delicious. But finding myself with some extra roasted corn on the cob one day, I decided to make a version with fresh ingredients. Oh. My. Word. It’s amazing how such simple ingredients can yield such amazing flavor. You can always use frozen (thawed) or canned corn, if that’s what you have on hand…but rest assured that cooking ears of fresh corn is a cinch when you use my favorite oven-roasting method. Besides, the sweet-crisp fresh corn plays perfectly off of the smoky cumin, warm jalapeño bits, and bright cilantro. Ingredients ...

SAUSAGE, EGG AND BISCUIT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE – FOOD FUN FRIDAY When I have to make breakfast for a crowd, whether it be family or a potluck, I am looking for easy and delicious. As the mom of small kids, I don’t have lots of time in the morning. My favorite breakfast recipes are those where I can do all of the meal prep the night before and just pop something in the oven in the morning when things are more hectic. This Sausage, Egg and Biscuit Breakfast Casserole contains all my favorite breakfast items in one dish. This hearty breakfast can be made the night before and is perfect for a holiday morning! INGREDIENTS 16 oz container of biscuits 6 eggs ½ cup milk 1½ cups of shredded cheddar/jack mix 2 cups cut up breakfast sausage Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Open up a package of biscuits and cut each into 6 pieces. Spread cut biscuits in the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Cook breakfast sausag...