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Turkey and Cheese Rollups

Welcome to #BrunchWeek 2020 hosted by Love and Confections and A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures! This is our 8th year of #BrunchWeek and while it is a little different this year, 22 bloggers are excited to share all our favorite Brunch recipes. We have a huge variety including French toast, danish, waffles, pancakes, hash, fruit salad, cocktails, mocktails, vegan, keto, and plenty of desserts! We hope you enjoy all our Brunch recipes!

My next contribution are these Turkey and Cheese Rollups. These were and easy and quick fix while we were home quarantined this spring from COVID-19.

Makes 12 rolls

Ingredients:

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls

shredded cheese

sliced turkey

Directions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9-inch pie or cake pan with cooking spray.
Unroll crescent rolls into 4 rectangles, press together at the seams.
Top with a slice of turkey and shredded cheese.
Starting on short edge of rectangle, roll up tightly and cut with a serrated knife into 3 rolls.
Place evenly separated in pan with a spiral side up.
Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Take a look at what the #BrunchWeek Bloggers are creating today!

Fruit and Veggie Recipes

Blueberries and Cream Galette by The Spiffy Cookie
Home Fries by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Recipes

Turkey and Cheese Rollups by The Mandatory Mooch
Vegan Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burrito by Happily Curated Chaos

Dessert Recipes

Chocolate Raspberry Crumb Bars by Sweet Beginnings
Cookies and Cream Macarons by April Golightly
German Plum Cake (Pflaumenkuchen) by Caroline's Cooking
Keto Cheesecake Fluff by Keto Basic AF
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake by Amy's Cooking Adventures

Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #PumpkinWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of #PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

This week I have teamed up with 33 other bloggers to participate in #PumpkinWeek. We are showcasing recipes throughout the week and participating in a fantastic GIVEAWAY from our terrific sponsors. Enter at the bottom of this post, or go to THIS LINK to read all about the giveaway!

My last contribution is this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip. It is an easy and quick addition to your fall gatherings. You will keep coming back for more and more!

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE DIP

Ingredients:
1 can cream cheese frosting
1/2 c. canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
vanilla wafers

Directions:

Mix frosting, pumpkin, and spice until mixed thoroughly.
Serve with vanilla wafers or cookies of your liking.

Enjoy these #PumpkinWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Pumpkin Drinks:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin Smoothie from It Bakes Me Happy
Falling for Orange: Pumpkin Amaro Cocktail from Caroline's Cooking
Pumpkin Hazelnut Latte from The Beard and The Baker
Pumpkin Latte from Everyday Eileen
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate with Butterscotch Whipped Cream from Family Around the Table
Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate from Blogghetti

Pumpkin Breakfasts & Baked Goods:
Chorizo Cheddar Pumpkin Muffins from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Cinnamon Pumpkin Donuts from Daily Dish Recipes
Pumpkin Cheese Biscuits from Shockingly Delicious

Savory & Snack Pumpkin Recipes:
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Pumpkin & Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes from Sweet Beginnings
Pumpkin Coriander Soup from Frugal & Fit
Pumpkin Cornbread from 4 Sons R Us
Pumpkin Pasta with Brie from Food Above Gold
Pumpkin Spice Pretzels from Jen Around the World

Pumpkin Desserts:
Chai Pumpkin Cupcakes from The Crumby Kitchen
Harvest Pumpkin Layer Cake from Palatable Pastime
Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Bars from Our Good Life
Pumpkin Fluff from The Mandatory Mooch
Pumpkin Pie Chai Tea Latte Cupcakes from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Cookie Cups from Big Bear's Wife
Pumpkin Pie Pudding from Creative Southern Home
Pumpkin Pudding Cookies from For the Love of Food
Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats from Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Pumpkin Spice Fault Line Cake from Love & Confections
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Ice Cream from My Sweet Zepol
White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes from Cindy's Recipes and Writings

Fall is in the air, and we are celebrating our love of pumpkin with #PumpkinWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures. All week-long 34 bloggers will be sharing 140+ fantastic recipes for all your Autumn celebrations, including breakfasts, baked goods, savory pumpkin recipes, desserts, and drinks. Thank you sponsors for providing the prize packages. Don't forget to enter the giveaway below!

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PRIZE #1 DIXIE CRYSTALS

Dixie Crystals is giving one winner a Marble Rolling Pin and Board Set.

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 SWEETS & TREATS

Sweets & Treats is giving one winner the Year of Sprinkles that 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 grease-proof 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#3 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.

We believe 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. Today, you can use more than 100 of our naturally flavored syrups, sauces and beverage bases in coffees, sodas, teas, smoothies, cocktails and more.

PRIZE#4 CABOT CREAMERY CO-OPERATIVE

Cabot is giving one winner a gift box of assorted Cabot cheeses.

The farm families that own Cabot Creamery Co-operative love what they do. And they’ve been doing it for a long time—every single day since 1919. Almost 100 years later, we’re proud of our thriving farms, strong communities, and happy, healthy cows that produce the rich, buttery milk that we use to make Cabot’s award-winning cheese and dairy products. We like to think those awards mean we’re doing something right. Of course, you’re a big part of this too. If you love eating our cheese as much as we love making it, then we’ll get to keep doing what we do for generations to come.

Thank you to #PumpkinWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Sweets & Treats, Torani, and Cabot Creamery Co-operative for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #PumpkinWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Four (4) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. Winners have 48 hours to respond once chosen, or they forfeit the prize and alternate winner(s) will be chosen. The #PumpkinWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #PumpkinWeek posts or entry.

Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Hot Chicken Salad Dip

Today's #SummerGrilling recipe has been sponsored by Farmer's Pantry, however, all opinions are my own. #ad #SPONSOR #SummerGrilling #CornbreadCrisps

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. Learn more about our sponsors HERE.

My last contribution is this Hot Chicken Salad Dip. It is a cheesy, creamy, warm, yummy appetizer that you can't resist. Combined with many unique flavors, you will want to take it to all of your family gatherings and backyard BBQs this summer.

I served it with Farmer's Pantry Cornbread Crisps. Do you love cornbread? Then, these crisps are what you are craving. All of the taste of cornbread baked into a buttery treat. And they have 4 amazing flavors. Go check them out!

Ingredients:

2 large cans (12.5 oz) of chicken breast drained

1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnut, diced

1 c. mayo or Miracle Whip

1/2 c. sliced almonds

2 T. lemon juice

1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese

crushed plain potato chips

crackers (or Farmer's Pantry Cornbread Crisps)

Directions:

Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
Spread potato chips on the bottom of pan.
Mix all other ingredients together using only 1/2 cup of cheese.
Spread over potato chips.
Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with crackers or cornbread crisps.

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!
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Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Bacon Ranch Tortilla Rollups

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of #BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

This week I have teamed up with 34 other bloggers to participate in #BrunchWeek. We are showcasing recipes throughout the week and participating in a fantastic GIVEAWAY from our terrific sponsors. Enter at the bottom of this post, or go to THIS LINK to read all about the giveaway!

My last contribution are these Bacon Ranch Tortilla Rollups. They are an easy appetizer to serve at any party or gathering. Made with Cabot cheese, they are savory in every way.

Makes approx. 24 rolls

Ingredients:

1 (8 oz.) block of cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese (I used Cabot's Two State Farmer's)
1/2 pkg. dry ranch mix
1/3 c. bacon bits
2 large flour tortillas

Directions:

Mix filling ingredients together.
Spread over tortillas all the way to the edges.
Roll up to form 2 long rolls.
Fill in ends of rolls with filling using a knife.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cut into 1/2 inch rolls.

Take a look at what the #BrunchWeek Bloggers are creating today!

BrunchWeek Beverages:
Guava Lemonade from Shockingly Delicious
Mango Lemonade Vodka Cooler from The Redhead Baker

BrunchWeek Appetizers and Salads:
Bacon Ranch Tortilla Rollups from The Mandatory Mooch

BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Bacon Cheddar Cheese Souffle from Cookaholic Wife
Lobster Eggs from April Golightly

BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:
Bacon Cheddar Scones from The Nifty Foodie
Savory Palmiers from Caroline's Cooking
Vegan Biscuits & Gravy from The Baking Fairy

BrunchWeek Desserts:
Easy Champagne Cupcakes from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Giant Donut Cake from For the Love of Food
Lavender Panna Cotta with Lemon Curd from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Pineapple Paradise Layer Cake from Love and Confections
Ricotta Cookies from April Golightly
Rosemary Lavender Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Streusel Kuchen (German Coffee Cake) from Platter Talk
Sugar Cookie Bars with Peach Frosting from Sweet Beginnings
White Chocolate Snack Clusters from Family Around the Table

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Disclaimer: Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese,

Joyjolt, Sweets & Treats, Torani, Sarcastic Cooking, Dessert for Two, Sweet Phi,

and The Little Ferraro Kitchen for providing the prizes free of charge. These

companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for

#BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #BrunchWeek giveaway is

open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked

and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The

number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Six (6) winners will

be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors.

Winners have 48 hours to respond once chosen, or they forfeit the prize and

another winner(s) will be chosen. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible

for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway

and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the

giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion

is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook,

Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the

#Brunchweek posts or entry.

Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Football Party Appetizers

I have teamed up with some of my blogger friends to bring you the BEST Football Party Appetizers around! These will make all of your guests happy and drooling for more. From dips and sandwiches, meatballs to cheeseballs, we've got your cravings covered. So, pick out some recipes and cheer on your favorite team!!