Just a Darling Life // From Jennifer's Kitchen Collaboration: Baked Brie and Hot Pepper Jelly

Hi guys!  I know it has been a looooong time since I gave you guys any new recipes but I have a good excuse! I had brain surgery!  Without getting too into it in this post, I have a very rare disease called Cushing's Disease that is caused by an itty bitty tumor on my pituitary.  It causes all sorts of crap to go wrong in your body so the last few months have been primarily focused on my health.

But with that said, I give you this AWESOME collaboration that I did a while back with From Jennifer's Kitchen.  I teased it on my Instagram but now I am giving you all the juicy details and drool worthy pictures!

How to put together a cheese platter that will wow your guests!

As a girl who doesn't eat cheese (I know, I know, I'm weird) putting together a cheese platter is not something I do on a regular basis.  But it is something that I think every hostess with the mostest should be able to do.  So I am here to give you some of the tips I use to put together a cheese platter that is sure to wow your guests!

Spinach Artichoke Pastry Cups

I am always on the lookout for new easy appetizers to make.  Appetizers have to be my favorite food group, I have had made an entire meal out of just appetizers and I am not afraid to admit it!  This recipe is great because it's like two appetizers in one.  You can make a bunch of these pastry filled, cheesy, spinach artichoke cups, and then you still have spinach artichoke dip left over to serve with crackers!  It really is a win-win situation here.

Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

I am a lover of dips and sauces and am always on the look out for new ones to try making.  My sister always makes this spinach dip and everyone loves it.  I added in some artichoke hearts and it's oh so delicious!  This has to be one of the easiest dips to make, it's pretty much a full proof, no-fail recipe that your guests are sure to be impressed with!

Avocado Chili Cheese Fries

Some nights, you just have to make some good old chili cheese fries as comfort food when it's cold out.  I like to make my chili from scratch and bake my fries instead of frying them (that way I can pretend I'm having a "heathy" dinner).  And then all you have to do is pile them to the top with whatever toppings you please!  I like to add a bunch of chopped avocado on top to add some creaminess to it.  I promise you'll love it!

Super Bowl Snacks: BBQ Chicken Pizza

No Super Bowl Party is complete without PIZZA!!  And this BBQ Chicken Pizza is sure to be a crowd pleaser.  It is what I like to call "cheat cooking" because I bought already cooked chicken, already made BBQ sauce and pre-made dough.  Which really just means this pizza is super easy to make but everyone will think you made it from scratch!

Bruschetta Bread: Tomatoes, Basil, Parmesan, Garlic and a Balsamic Glaze

Looking for the perfect appetizer thats easy to make and will wow all of your guests? Look no further!  Our take on the standard bruschetta appetizer is delicious and easy to make.  This is definitely going to become one of my go to dishes to make whenever someone comes over.

Cheesy Mac n Cheese

Who doesn't love some good old fashioned Cheesy Mac N Cheese!  And this one is the Cheesiest!  And it is baked which makes it just THAT much better and you get a crispy crust on the top that adds a little texture, too!