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    Sheet Pans- My most useful kitchen item

     

    If asked what is the item in your kitchen/pantry that you use the most or can’t do without.  Two things are on that list:  My sheet pans, mostly the 1/4 sheet ( currently have 9) but I have 6 -1/2 sheets ( with and without the grate) and 1 full with a grate ( only one because it doesn’t fit in my oven but makes a fantastic cooling place for cookies or when I am making tons ( well maybe only 100’s) of appetizers. The second is my dutch ovens but they MUST have the funny little lines or funny little pointy things on the lids. (* another post for this one coming with photos of these funny lid appendages.

    Mini Pulled Pork Egg Rolls

                                                                                                             

    Egg rolls. Love ’em.  My husband jokes that I will turn just about  anything into an egg roll and he is correct.

    Mexican Black Bean Dip

    Another Black Bean Dip recipe your thinking. I say you betcha because this one is a touch different. Plus all of my favorite food groups (that would be all of them  if you added a  chocolate cookie).

    This started with leftover ingredients after a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and has stuck around lo these many years.

    Sauerkraut Balls

    Reposting my go to make ahead and reheat recipe for any large( or small) gathering. Screams football watching because this is def a guy fav-but girls like it as well. Ask my husband.

    I must confess..I do not like sauerkraut.  I serve it on New Years Day and love Reubens. But what can I say I just do not like it.

    BUT I love my sauerkraut balls..  Oh yes, they are my signature appetizer and never no never are complained about!