CORN DOG BITES

 

These Corn Dog Bites are the perfect fusion of sweet cornbread

and savory hot dogs, creating a delightful bite-size

treat that is ideal for parties like

The 4th Of July!

Corn Dog Bites are so easy to make, kid-friendly and versatile

for absolutely any occasion.

Enjoy a dog in every bite :)

So there won't be any "Barking" in my kitchen lets get

to making the Corn Dog Bites :)

Grab a box of the famous Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

Tumble in the whole box of Jiffy into a medium bowl.

Crack in one Egg.

Pour into the bowl 1/3 cup of Milk.

Snatch a fork and give the bowl a mix mix mix.

Let's Get Corning Here...

Toss is some frozen Corn that is room temp.

Now Let's Get Cheesy  Here...

Toss in some finely grated Cheese of your choice.

Snatch that fork again and mix mix mix.

Find a cute "Cow" plate in your cabinet.

On the "Cow" plate cut up about 5 of your favorite

Hot Dogs into about 1-inch slices with

a red knife. 

Perfect, now set the dogs aside.

This recipe makes for about 24 mini Corn Dog Bites.

My mini muffin pan holds only 12 so I made two batches.

Be sure to Butter up the muffin pan!

With a red spoon fill each mini muffin hole with the cornbread batter.

Gently press one slice of a hot dog into each cup.

Truck this first tray off to a 350 degree oven.

Bake the Corn Dog Bites for about 10-12 minutes.

My timer is set :)

You will want the classic dipping sauces for 

The Corn Dog Bites.

Truck just drove up with the Mason Jars filled with the

Ketchup & Mustard.

Almost time for the Corn Dogs Bites to come out of the oven.

These look so darn cute.

After they have cooled a bit, grab that red spoon 

and lift them on to a serving plater.

Time To Celebrate The 4th Of July.

Got the dipping sauces ready for the Dipping!

You could also add Honey & Relish for dipping too :)

Grab your drinks and a

Corn Dog Bite!

Please help yourself to a juicy delicious Corn Dog Bite.

There is something magical about this bite, in a way it

brings back to me great Carnival memories.

Corn Dog Bites are a Nostalgic flavor for sure!

Enjoy!

Happy 4th Of July!

PISTACHIO PESTO

 

I LOVE to bring over homemade gifts to my friends 

for no other reason than to put a

smile on their faces!

Pistachio Pesto was the perfect gift because my Basil was really growing

great out on my porch and I had a few bags of Pisachios

from the farmers market sitting on my 

kitchen counter.

It's a green, nutty, wonderful flavor that dances on your tongue.

Pistachio Pesto is absolutely Fabulous on just about...Everything!

First run out and grab the Basil.

 Truck pulled up with all the ingredients you will need

for your Pistachio Pesto Gifts :)

Pull off about 3 cups of Basil from your plants.

Toss all the Basil into a mini food processor.

Grate up 1/2 cup of fresh Parmesan cheese.

Toss the cheese in with the basil.

Tumble in 1/3 cup of the Pistachio nuts into the party.

Truck just dumped 3 cloves of garlic all chopped up.

Throw the garlic right on into the party.

Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt.

Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.

Now pulse all the ingredients together until finely chopped.

Truck just rolled in with one of my favorite bottles of Olive Oil.

Pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil into the blender and give

a few more pulses. Continue to blend until the mixture is fully combined.

Looks like perfection to me :)

Taste the Pesto and adjust the seasoning with extra

salt, pepper, cheese or olive oil.

I am all good right here because it tastes DELICIOUS now.

Truck just rolled in with the Gift Jars!

Start filling up the jars and don't forget to scrape the blade.

I just love the Color & Taste this 

Pistachio Pesto has,

Truck is ready for some delivers to put smiles on some friends.

Yes, of course I saved a Jar of Pistachio Pesto for us too.

A simple slice of toasted French Baguette with a spread of Ricotta Cheese topped

with Pistachio Pesto made for a perfect appetizer

for a little dinner party we threw.

This Bite is for you!

Enjoy!

P.S.

What is Pistachio Pesto also good on....

Chicken

Pork Chops

Steak

Pasta

Pizza

Mash Potatoes

Soups

Fish

Vegetables

Cheeses

Salad Dressing and...

 Lots Lots Mores!

Can you freeze Pistachio Pesto? 

YES  INDEED !