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Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies | Mouthwatering, and incredibly simple to make, these little smokies are loaded with sweet, savory and spicy flavors!  Perfect for game day, tailgating, a party, or a fun night at home! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #party #appetizer #gameday #lilsmokies #bacon

Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
January 20, 2020
This crockpot white chicken chili is easy to make, and has just the right amount of spice to warm up your night!

Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
January 8, 2020
Quick bread recipe made with real eggnog, warming spices and rum, topped off with a sweet cinnamon rum glaze!  This holiday eggnog bread is perfect as a dessert, or holiday breakfast.  Makes one large loaf, or 3 smaller loaves. #eggnog #bread #quickbread #holidaybaking #christmas #bakingrecipe #dessert #breakfast

Eggnog Quick Bread Recipe
December 16, 2019
Classic soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies made with a fun holiday twist... eggnog!  Filled with warm spices, actual eggnog, and drizzled with a sweet eggnog glaze! #cookies #dessert #baking #holiday #christmas #eggnog #snickerdoodle #cookieswap

Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies
December 11, 2019
This Maple Mustard Roasted Pork Loin is SO moist and flavorful, you'll definitely want seconds!  A simple brine gives the pork such great flavor and texture.  Perfect for a holiday or weekend dinner! #porkloin #pork #roasted #brine #maple #mustard #holidaydinner #weekenddinner #easyrecipe

Maple Mustard Roasted Pork Loin Recipe
December 9, 2019
Loaded with bold flavors, this Southwestern Chicken Taco Dip is crazy addicting and always a crowd-pleaser!  Perfect to make-ahead and no-bake, which means you can be party ready in no time! #tacodip #chicken #makeaheadrecipe #dip #partyfood #appetizer #southwestern #nobake

Chicken Taco Dip
December 4, 2019
Holiday Peppermint Bark - the easiest, no-bake dessert made using simple ingredients like white chocolate and candy canes, and SO easy to customize for any holiday!  Great for Christmas dessert trays or to give away as holiday gifts! #dessert #nobake #easyrecipe #holiday #Christmas #peppermint #bark #white chocolate

Holiday Peppermint Bark
December 2, 2019
Refreshing and so quick and easy to make, these Pomegranate Mimosas are great for brunch, or a holiday party!  Tips on other flavor variations and how to make a pitcher for a large crowd! #mimosas #brunch #pomegranate #champagne #sparkling #holiday #cocktail #drinkrecipe

Pomegranate Mimosas
November 25, 2019
These cut out sugar cookies are delicious, have slightly crispy edges and soft centers, keep their shape, and they have perfect edges every single time!  The only sugar cookie recipe you'll need! #sugarcookie #cutoutcookies #dessert #easyrecipe #makeahead #christmascookie #christmas #holiday #baking

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
November 20, 2019
Candied Yams/Candied Sweet Potatoes are made with sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter and plenty of warm spices and are the PERFECT holiday side dish! #yams #candiedyams #sweetpotatoes #candiedsweetpotatoes #thanksgiving #holiday #sidedish #candied 

Candied Yams with Bourbon
November 17, 2019
This green bean casserole is the classic holiday side dish everyone wants to see on the Thanksgiving table! Comforting, and SO easy to make... plus it's great to make ahead of time, making your holiday less stressful! #greenbean #casserole #Thanksgiving #sidedish #holiday #makeahead #easyrecipe

Classic Green Bean Casserole
November 11, 2019
Easy and classic cranberry sauce, made from scratch in just 20 minutes and with only 4 ingredients!  Perfect with roasted turkey and on leftover sandwiches too! #cranberry #sauce #holiday #thanksgiving #sidedish #condiment #fromscratch #easyrecipe

Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon
November 4, 2019
Ultra creamy mashed sweet potatoes (made sweet or savory), perfect for the holidays and made with just 3-4 ingredients!  Great to make ahead too! #sweetpotato #mashed #sweetpotatoes #thanksgiving #holiday #sidedish #easyrecipe #makeahead

Mashed Sweet Potatoes
October 29, 2019
Simple and easy to make, this Mulled Wine recipe is absolutely the perfect thing to make you feel all warm and cozy as the temperature drops outside this winter! #wine #drink #cocktail #mulledwine #holiday #party #slowcooker #crockpot

Spiced Mulled Wine
October 7, 2019
Rich and creamy homemade baked mac and cheese, filled with multiple layers of shredded cheeses, smothered in a smooth cheese sauce, and baked until bubbly and perfect!

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
September 30, 2019
Always a huge crowd-pleaser, this 7 layer dip is literally layer upon layer of bold, mouthwatering flavors!  This appetizer is perfect for any game day party, or holiday gathering! #appetizer #party #gameday #layerdip #7layerdip #beandip #mexican #fiesta

Mexican Fiesta 7 Layer Dip
September 25, 2019
Rich and easy to make, this individual no-bake cherry cheesecake recipe is perfect for beginners and experts alike.  Just 8 simple, common ingredients, and about 10 minutes of hands-on work! #cheesecake #nobake #dessert #cherry #minidessert #individualdessert #party #easydessert

Mini Cherry No Bake Cheesecake
September 17, 2019
Incredibly flavorful and hearty, this 3 bean chili is made in the Instant Pot and ready in no time!  Vegetarian chili is perfect for game day, tailgating, and weeknight dinners! #chili #vegetarian #instantpot #crockpot #slowcooker #beans #party #gameday

Instant Pot 3 Bean Vegetarian Chili
September 15, 2019
Insanely tasty chicken wing recipe, dry rubbed, then hickory smoked to perfection.  And don't forget the homemade bourbon bbq sauce! #chickenwings #wingrecipe #smoked #smoker #smokedchickenwings #bourbon #bbq #crispy

Bourbon BBQ Smoked Chicken Wings
July 10, 2019
This easy summer blackberry cobbler is made with fresh berries and a sweet biscuit-like topping! Top with ice cream and enjoy! #cobbler #dessert #easyrecipe #blackberry #summerrecipe #berries #homemade

Perfect Blackberry Cobbler
July 8, 2019
Funeral potatoes, aka Cheesy Potato Casserole, the hot side dish that EVERYONE loves. Perfect for any dinner, holiday or potluck!  Rich, cheesy and creamy hashbrown potatoes topped with buttery cornflakes and baked until golden and crispy! #potatoes #cheesy #potatocasserole #funeralpotatoes #partypotatoes #sidedish #potluck #holiday #hashbrown #baked #casserole

Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potato Casserole)
June 12, 2019
Whip up this sweet croissant breakfast bake the night before, let it sit overnight, then bake it to crispy yet creamy perfection. Drizzle it with vanilla bean glaze and prepare to fall in love! #holiday #breakfast #easter #mothersday #overnight #breakfastbake #croissant #breakfastrecipe #easyrecipe #makeahead

Berry Croissant Bake
April 17, 2019
Always a crowd-pleaser, this pasta salad has won first place in several potluck contests.  Summer vegetables, tender pasta, salty cheese, and a mouthwatering zesty dressing! #pastasalad #potluck #bbq #italian #greek #mediterranean #pasta, #salad #makeaheadrecipe #easyrecipe

Best Potluck Pasta Salad
April 8, 2019
Velvety soft and tender layers of two kinds of potatoes, smothered in a rich 3 cheese garlic sauce, then topped with extra cheese for a perfectly crispy top! It's the scalloped potato dish you've been dreaming of your entire life! #scallopedpotatoes #potato #sidedish #holiday #Easter #cheese #potatoesaugratin #augratin #makeahead

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
April 3, 2019

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