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a muffin pan of golden brown cooked butt buns
Butt Bun Potato Rolls Baked GoodsEasterKids FavoritesThanksgiving
August 5, 2023

Butt Bun Potato Rolls

These tasty butt bun potato rolls are the perfect addition to any family feast or celebration.  These rolls affectionately received their name from my son who was making them with Grandma.  Originally intended to be a clover shape, these rolls were formed by three balls of dough.  When you have only two remaining balls of dough, the shape is less clover and more…..well that is how the Butt Bun got…
3 asparagus wrapped with prosciutto on a white plate.
Prosciutto Cheese Wrapped Asparagus AppetizersHappy HourNew Years EveVeggie Sides
June 22, 2023

Prosciutto Cheese Wrapped Asparagus

Light and Savory Appetizer We love this prosciutto and cheese wrapped asparagus appetizer for a happy hour with friends and family.  It is delicious yet easy to make, not to mention has great visual appeal.  The savory rich flavor of the cheese and prosciutto is balanced by the lightness and crunch of the fresh asparagus. This appetizer is easily on our top 10 favorite appetizer list. Ingredients for the Prosciutto…
roasted brussel sprouts with pancetta and garlic on a round white plate
Roasted Brussels Sprouts ThanksgivingVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
June 2, 2023

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Fall in Love with Roasted Brussel Sprouts Need an easy and consistently fabulous veggie side? These roasted Brussel sprouts are your answer.  You can count on your friends and family who deny ever enjoying a Brussel sprout to fall in love with this awkward and unique vegetable. The Secret is in the Roasting.... I am a fan of all roasted vegetables for many reasons, but mostly because you can get…
super sized cinnamon roll in a white pie dish after baking
Super-Sized Cinnamon Roll Baked GoodsBreakfastBrunchChristmasEasterKids Favorites
May 25, 2023

Super-Sized Cinnamon Roll

Best Holiday Breakfast Tradition This is our best holiday breakfast tradition! Making a giant, supersized cinnamon roll with my kids in preparation for Christmas or Easter morning has quickly become one of the most anticipated holiday events in our house. We have also made it for birthdays as a fun morning treat.  This giant cinnamon roll  has all of the delicious flavor of individual cinnamon rolls but with a visual…
potato chip cookies on a round white plate, sprinkled with powdered sugar
Lola’s Potato Chip Cookies 4th of JulyBaked GoodsDessertsKids FavoritesRecipes
May 23, 2023

Lola’s Potato Chip Cookies

Crispy and unexpectedly tasty, these potato chip cookies our Grandma Lola made are a throwback to some of our favorite childhood memories.  A twist on a sugar cookie, the potato chips add a crunchy texture while preserving the soft sweetness.  You just have to try these to know what we mean, but they are a huge hit with our kids and a great memory for us.   Simple Ingredients, Irresistible…
Large frito scoops with the mexicorn dip on top
Roasted Cheesy Mexicorn Dip 4th of JulyCinco de MayoDipsHappy HourRecipesSuperbowlVegetarian
April 20, 2023

Roasted Cheesy Mexicorn Dip

This roasted cheesy Mexicorn dip is the ultimate savory party dip.  We love making this any chance our families get together (although truth be told, the adults indulge more than the kids).  It is also a perfect dip to bring to a barbecue with friends and it is one of our favorites. The Dip Ingredients For this delicious roasted corn dip, you will need some canned items, including 2, 11…
Chicken marsala meal laid out in a pasta bowl, garnished with shredded parmesan cheese and a sprig of basil.
B’s Chicken Marsala ChickenDinnerPastaRecipesValentines
April 20, 2023

B’s Chicken Marsala

This chicken marsala recipe is a Gnarly Roots original.  A classic Italian dish, perfect for dinner parties where friends gather around the kitchen as it simmers on the stove.  Savory and slightly sweet, you will not forget this special pasta dish.  This is one of the first meals that Beth began making for our original dinner club, back in the Hermosa Beach days. (Shout out to the OG woman dinner…
2 of the Best Margaritas prepared in an amber colored cocktail glass, garnished with a slice of lime and mandarin, placed on a decorative teal napkin
Best Margarita Cinco de MayoDrinksHappy HourRecipesSummer Lovin'
April 17, 2023

Best Margarita

Freshly Squeezed Margarita Anyone? Just say yes! Hot summer days demand this refreshing cocktail. As soon as you taste this best margarita, you'll have it in the weekend rotation. The Fresh Goodness of the Ingredients This delicious margarita is mixed with all fresh ingredients and no pre-made mixes. Sweetened with agave nectar versus artificial sugars, we feel this is a healthier margarita choice.   All you need is limes, lemons, mandarins,…
Bacon Cream Cheese Mushrooms
Bacon & Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms AppetizersHappy HourNew Years EveRecipesRecipes by CourseRecipes by Meal Type
April 13, 2023

Bacon & Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Bacon and Cream Cheese...Together?!? Say no more... It's no exaggeration to state that these bacon and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms can quickly become a family tradition in your home too.  Since Beth introduced this appetizer into my life, good friends and family will repeatedly request this savory delight. These stuffed mushrooms will go quickly at any gathering. Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Ingredients and Variations As in the title,…
Mixture of beans and herbs on top of toasted bread. Three toasted bread pieces and a bowl of more bean bruschetta on white plate
Bean Bruschetta AppetizersHappy HourNew Years EveOn the GrillRecipes
April 13, 2023

Bean Bruschetta

This appetizer is so hearty and flavorful that your guests may forget there is a main course coming.  Our step dad introduced this bean bruschetta recipe to us about twenty years ago.  Although it is one of our very favorites to make for special occasions, it certainly always tastes better when he does it!   Bean Bruschetta Ingredients Many people would have the majority of these ingredients in the pantry.…