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Easy Slow Cooker Chili

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East Slow Cooker Chili - toss it on in the morning, have it ready by game time (or dinnertime!) | Get the recipe on MyCookingSpot.com!

I’m a football fan, but not for the reasons most other people are football fans.

Sure, I was raised in a football-loving home (Go Bills!), but as a kid, when your family throws gameday parties, all you know is that there’s going to be some damn good food available to nibble when no one is looking.

Chips with dips, bite-sized everything, everything under the sun off the grill, and – in my house at least – Easy Slow Cooker Chili! It was usually made to top off the footlong franks everyone was gobbling down during halftime, but I always chose to settle down with a warm bowl in my room, away from the shouting and cheering.

To this day, when I’m invited to a football party, I’m always hoping to see a crock full of chili among the other tasty food on the table… [Read more…]

Garlic Aioli

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The perfect dip for french fries or spread for sandwiches. #recipe #garlic #glutenfree #dairyfree

There’s nothing that can elevate a dish more than an amazing sauce or dip.

We had such a surprisingly warm day here in Georgia last week that we decided to grill out. Big juicy burgers, a green salad and fresh-cut french fries were on the menu. The plate was beautiful but I wanted that little something extra to take it over the top so I decided to whip up a quick and easy garlic aioli. [Read more…]

Peppermint French Hot Chocolate

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Peppermint French Hot Chocolate - rich & decadent & perfect for cold weather! | Get the recipe on MyCookingSpot.com!

Everything’s better in Paris.

At least, that’s what they say. While I cannot personally attest to this global attitude (yet!), I have to admit that the French just know how to do things right. Croissants, cheese, wine, escargot (surprisingly delicious!), and chocolate.

Good grief. I’ll never buy powdered hot cocoa again after trying this Peppermint French Hot Chocolate. If this is any indication of how much better things taste in France, I’m booking a ticket ASAP. [Read more…]