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January 11, 2018

Pretzel beer cheese dip, spinach balls, pizza wonton cups

By Melanie Behrens

Appetizers are a special beginning to any meal or party.
Pretzel beer cheese dip
1-1/2 C grated cheddar, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 C grated mozzarella
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tbs. Dijon mustard
2 tbs. chopped chives, plus more for garnish
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 C pale ale
1/4 tsp. freshly ground ...

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Easy chocolate mousse, Chocolate toffee bars, Chocolate trifle
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Chocolate is a wonderful thing. Enjoy these recipes. Easy chocolate mousse 1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed 1 pkg. (4 oz.) bittersweet chocolate squares, melted 1/2 C fresh raspberries ...
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Hope you can enjoy these nice treats. Easy ribs 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. baby back pork ribs salt and black pepper Sweet barbecue sauce: 1 TBS olive oil 1/4 C finely diced onion 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 C ket...
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Easy ribs 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. baby back pork ribs salt and black pepper Sweet barbecue sauce: 1 TBS olive oil 1/4 C finely diced onion 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 C ketchup (try our homemade ketchup recipe)...
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