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Toppings Bar for Easy & Delicious Entertaining

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With it being the holiday season, this is the time of year we are throwing many events or get-togethers. Coming up with ideas on what to serve can be confusing, especially when you want to make sure that everyone will enjoy what you serve.

My husband and I love to entertain. However, we don’t always have a lot of time to make an entire meal, or many different appetizers. However, we love options and know that our guests do too.

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Pumpkin Spiced Sweet Potato Fries with Caramel Marshmallow Dipping Sauce

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Hi everyone! I’m Erica from The Crumby Cupcake, My Cooking Spot’s newest contributor! I’m super excited to be here to share with you some of my best and favorite recipes, starting with these Pumpkin Spiced Sweet Potato Fries with Caramel Marshmallow Dipping Sauce!

Pumpkin Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

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Hazelnut Toffee

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Of all the recipes I’ve shared on my blog, the ones that get the most comments, likes, shares and views are always the sweet ones!  And with all the holiday parties fast approaching, I thought I would continue the trend and share my Hazelnut Toffee.

This Hazelnut Toffee is sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch.  You could use dark, white or milk chocolate and substitute almonds for the hazelnuts.

 

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I can remember the first time I used a candy thermometer.  I was shaking in my shoes!  And it was all for naught!  If you’ve never made toffee before, have no fear!  This recipe is easy and fail proof.  You just need a good candy thermometer and a large heavy saucepan and you’re in business.

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Pickled Green Beans

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Pickled Green Beans // Erin Skinner from The Speckled Palate for My Cooking Spot

Yes, I realize this is a strange recipe for me to be sharing here with y’all…

But these are really good.

Throw in a jalapeño or two along with some garlic, and it’s a party!

Needless to say, these Pickled Green Beans (and jalapeños!) are super tasty in a Bloody Mary… or eaten by themselves if that’s what floats your boat.

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