Sunday, January 4, 2026

Ham-and-Cheese Croquettes

 


Photo source:  The Food Network

These croquettes remind me of a tuna fish croquette that my nana made that were delicious.  Wish I had the recipe.  

Ham and cheese croquettes look like a delicious choice for appetizers or a snack.  Substitute the ham with chicken or pork for a variety of croquettes.  Love the possibilities.

Use your ham leftovers for this recipes.

The recipe doesn't specify adding the ham and cheese, but I assume it is after the dough is cut.

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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls

 


Photo source:  The Food Network

"Rotisserie chicken and sharp cheddar cheese are the key ingredients in this irresistible fried snack. A blue cheese and mayo dip spiked with hot sauce goes on the side."  Comment from The Food Network

These cheese balls would make an excellent appetizer that is something new and different.

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Baked Rice Pilaf

 


Photo source:  Taste of Home

"If you’re tired of serving plain rice with dinner, this baked rice pilaf is a simple, delicious upgrade. Pilaf is a fluffy rice side dish cooked in broth with vegetables and herbs, and this version includes carrots, celery, onion, fresh parsley and chicken bouillon."  Comment from Taste of Home

This rice pilaf looks like it is delicious on its own, but I would love to add chicken or pork to make it a main dish.

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Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks


Photo source:  Simply Recipes

 
"Olive Garden's breadsticks are the stuff of legends, in part because they're so fresh and warm. But these copycat breadsticks come out of your oven, hot and ready to brush with melted garlic butter." Comment from Simply Recipes

Love Olive Garden and these breadsticks!  

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