the little post that could

this is the 2nd edition of what was originally titled "finger food rules!"

2nd edition because...when trying to edit a photo I inadvertently deleted the entire post. [[GAHHH!!]]

holy frustration, batman. 

the cat was definitely judging me as I threw my technology-tantrum. 

If this was a live cooking show we'd definitely have a couple #$&@'s to bleep out 

+ would have to go to an immediate commercial break. 

but as they say in the biz... 

[breathe]

...Annnd we're back!

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some snap-shots from a cozy + chilly weekend [it snowed!!]

 stayed warm by the fire ;)

mom + I enjoyed a little local hibachi and cocktails

The Mr. got home from his NC soccer tourney just in time for FOOTBALL on Sunday. 

[a moment of silence for Raven's fans...] 

we started a mini tradition this football season.

it's a little ditty we like to call FOOTBALL DINNERRRR!! [said in an echoing manly voice]

it's pretty simple. 

only one rule applies.

FINGER FOOD ONLY! 

finger food + football = couch potato laziness at its best!

here's what I came up with this weekend...

The Perfect Guac
[seriously, I've tried a lot of guacamole in my day]


Ingredients:

• 4 avocados
• 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• s + p
• 1 tbsp celery salt

Directions:

1. Cut and spoon out avocados into a medium sized bowl. 
2. Mash with a fork until smooth[ish].
3. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well-blended. 
4. Grab your favorite chip and go in for a dip! boom! 

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Ranch-Cheeseburger Crescent Roll-Ups
:crescent rolls make for a fabulous foundation when coming up with creative finger foods:


Ingredients:

• 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
• 1/2 lb [lean] ground turkey
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 2 tbsp [light] ranch dressing  
• 1 egg [for wash]
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp worchestershire
• s + p

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown meat in pan over medium heat.
3. Add garlic powder, worchestershire, and s+p to season.
4. Remove from heat and empty meat into a medium-sized bowl. 
5. Stir in ranch dressing and set to the side.
6. Line a cookie sheet with foil and grease with non-stick cooking spray. 
7. Pop open crescent rolls and lay them out on the cookie sheet.
8. Begin layering each flat roll with 1-2 spinach leaves, 1 tbsp of meat mixture, and a sprinkling of cheese. Repeat on each crescent roll. 
9. Carefully roll up each one. Trial and error worked best for me. [they do not have to look perfect!]
10. Brush egg wash onto each roll-up. 
11. Place in oven and bake for 9-11 minutes.
12. Watch carefully! Remove when golden brown. [thank you, egg wash!]
13. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before devouring :)  

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check out my latest pinterest experiment.
they say you can re-use and re-grow your old {mushy} green onions.
snip off the old bits and submerge the roots in water.
place by a sunny window + watch grow. {apparently}
we shall see-stay tuned! 

xoxo