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Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs with Hidden Valley Ranch

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Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs //Deviled Eggs with Hidden Valley Ranch These might be the most delicious bacon ranch deviled eggs ever! I may be a bit biased but I know you’ll love them.

I’m a Hidden Valley Girl through and through.

I think my father made sure to add a little of the mix to my formula as an infant just to make sure it ran deep in my veins. Alright, maybe not. But, I can’t remember a childhood dinner with some form of Hidden Valley Ranch on the table. In the lean years when I was younger my Mom would mix it from the powdered mix and we always had some in the fridge.

I remember when she finally started buying the bottles of pre-made dressing, I thought we had finally made it. We were on easy street…

We had bottled Hidden Valley Ranch on the table. Isn’t it funny what little minds come up with. The reality, she was just ready to let Hidden Valley take over the mixing because she was a little busy.

Today, I have a daughter who would love to have Ranch as one of the major food groups so that she could have it with EVERYTHING. She would drink the stuff if allowed. When Hidden Valley asked if I would be interested in remixing a classic recipe with one of their Ranch products I thought in honor of my Dad and my sweet Em, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

I decided with Easter right around the corner, I should remix the classic Deviled Egg and add a bit of a ranch kick to the Easter staple. Here is my Bacon Ranch Deviled Egg remix.

Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs

Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix is a simple way to add a flavorful kick to a classic recipe.

Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs with Hidden Valley Ranch
 
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I decided I should remix the classic Deviled Egg and add a bit of a ranch kick to the Easter staple. Here is my Bacon Ranch Deviled Egg remix.
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 12 hard boiled eggs
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons of Hidden Valley Ranch mix
  • 3 tablespoons of dill relish
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • fine bacon bits as garnish
Instructions
  1. Cut eggs in half and carefully remove the yolks into a small bowl. Set white aside. In the yolk bowl add mayonnaise, mustard, Hidden Valley Ranch mix, relish, salt & pepper. Mix well until the yolk mixture is really smooth. Add the yolk mixture back into the egg whites and garnish with the fine bacon bits.
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Kosher Dill Pickle and Sausage Rolls

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Growing up in my house, one could no more refuse a good dill pickle than one could refuse an ice cream sundae. We were most certainly fans. As kids, my sisters and I would argue over who got to drink the pickle juice at the end of the jar of pickles. Kind of weird, I know! I’m sure we weren’t the only ones with a love of pickles that extended past the pickles themselves. We also had a love of a good sausage paired with our favorite pickles. Naturally, I love to share these fun summer traditions with my family now, all wrapped up together in a tasty dill pickle and sausage rolls.

•  This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands  •

Picking the Right Cucumbers for Pickles

I remember as a kid when my Mom would pickle cucumbers, I was always so leery of those poky cucumbers that she assured me would turn into pickles. They sure didn’t look like the cucumbers I was used to. Mom was right of course, a few weeks later her silly looking cucumbers were the best dill pickles I had ever had the chance to eat. 

When it comes to pickling cucumbers there are a few different things to keep in mind.

  • The right variety – in all reality any cucumber can be pickled. However, you may not be too thrilled with the results. Small to medium size Kirby cucumbers are typically the best. They have a thicker skin that can stand up to the brine and will remain crunchy after they have been pickled.
  • The right size – the key here is to find cucumbers that are close to the same size. For this recipe, we are looking for a small to medium size that ranges between 3-4 inches. Try to find cucumbers within that size range to have a consistent final product.
  • The right age – Yes, your cucumbers have an age. Too young and thin-skinned, and they will not hold up to the pickling process. Too old, and they’ll have tough, fibrous skin and large, bitter seeds. How can you tell a cucumber’s age? Size is an indicator (again, go for small-medium), and also, taste. If it’s sweet, with a good crunch when you bite into it, it’s a keeper.

Kosher Dill Pickle Recipe

A “kosher” dill pickle is not necessarily kosher in the sense that it has been prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary law. Rather, it is a pickle made in the traditional manner of Jewish New York City pickle makers, with a generous addition of garlic and dill to a natural salt brine.

To me, a kosher dill is exactly what I think of when it comes to a nice crunchy pickle paired with my favorite sandwich. Luckily, it’s also an easy recipe perfect for beginning picklers. 

Before you get started, make sure you have 4 of my favorite pint jars from Ball® Canning. I’m loving the new fancy jars that are so fun to share with family and friends.

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Kosher Dill Pickles

Yield 4 (16 oz.) pint jars

A classic dill pickle full of robust flavor, this a great place to start if you are new to canning pickles. A pinch of Ball® Pickle Crisp will help keep the crunch.  

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs 3-4 inch pickling cucumbers
  • 2- ½ cups water
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Ball® Salt for Pickling and Preserving
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 small bay leaves
  • 12 dill sprigs
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  • 4 small hot peppers (optional)
  • Ball ®Pickle Crisp (optional)

Instructions

  1.   Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use, do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands.

  1. Wash cucumbers and hot peppers in cold water. Slice 1/16 of an inch off the blossom end of each cucumber; trim stem ends so cucumbers measure about 3 inches. Cut cucumbers into quarters lengthwise.

  1. Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small stainless saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower heat to simmer.
  1. Place 1 garlic clove, 3 dill sprigs, ½ tsp mustard seed, 1 bay leaf and 1 red pepper and Ball® Pickle Crisp (if desired) into a hot jar that is sitting on a towel (not directly on the counter.) Pack cucumber spears into the jar, leaving a ½ inch headspace. Trim any cucumbers that are too tall. 

  1. Ladle hot brine into a hot jar leaving a ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on the jar and apply the band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.

  1.   Process jars 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove the lid, let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for a seal, they should not flex when the center is pressed.

 

Kosher Dill Pickle and Sausage Rolls

This is where this simple kosher dill pickle becomes extra scrumptious! I’ve created a cheesy pickle spread that is perfect for the inside of the sausage roll or, on its own as a dip for veggies and chips.

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Kosher Dill Pickle and Sausage Roll Recipe

Yield 8 rolls

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup of diced kosher dill pickles
  •   1/4 cup of diced green onion
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp. onion salt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 polish sausages cut in half
  • 8 kosher dill pickle spears
  • 8 large freezer roll dough balls brought to room temp and allowed to rise
  • everything but the bagel seasoning blend (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚ F
  2. In a medium bowl combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, diced kosher dill pickles, green onion, garlic salt, onion salt, salt and pepper. Whisk together and set aside.
  3. On a clean surface roll out the risen roll dough ball until about 5 inches across but, make sure not to roll the dough too thin.
  4.   Place a piece of sausage, pickle spear & about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture in the center of the dough.

  1.   Roll the ingredients up into the dough and secure the seams by pinching them together.

  1.   If using the seasoning bled, place a 1/4 tsp. of the blend on your surface and roll the sausage roll through the seasoning blend to imbed the s  easoning into the dough. 
  1.   Place the roll on a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat the process for the remaining ingredients.
  1.   Place baking sheet into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top of the roll is a nice golden brown.
  1.   Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  1.   Serve with the remaining dill pickle and cream cheese dip. 

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Diet Coke® Cranberry Walnut Chutney with Brie in Puff Pastry Recipe

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This post is being sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

With the Holidays soon upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what to make for all of our family gatherings and what to stock-up on to keep our pantry full for the season. For me, I’ll be heading to Sam’s Club and stocking up on several items. Good cheeses, pickles, olives, bread, puff pastry, seasonal fruit, nuts, spices and of course plenty of Diet CokeⓇ! Come see what we will be making at our house…

Try this scrumptious Diet Coke Cranberry Walnut Chutney with Brie in Puff Pastry. It's a fabulous Holiday appetizer that everyone will love! You can stock-up on all the ingredients including @dietcoke at @samsclub - Recipe and video created by WhipperBerry

A table full of seasonal goodies is what really makes the Holidays for my family and I. The kitchen, especially the table is the center of the season with all kinds of scrumptious goodies. We have several food traditions in our home… Of course the typical cookie and candy making, the traditional meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas and some not so traditional like a dinner that is made up of a whole spread of yummy appetizers for New Years.

Friends and family are always dropping by and I’ve learned that it’s super important to keep the pantry stocked at all times so that we are prepared for unexpected guests. Here are some of my pantry staples from Sam’s Club.


Holiday Pantry Staples

It’s always good to have those quick appetizers or snacks on hand like the pickles, olives, cheese and crackers. The Sam’s Club French Bread freezes beautifully and is easy to pull out to go with soup or to slice up to use with a dip. Their seasonal fruit is exceptional and is great to give as a quick gift. You could even make a gift out of holiday spices… Wouldn’t that be fun! It’s good to keep nuts on hand for baking along with snacking and we CAN’T FORGET the Diet CokeⓇ! It’s perfect for serving to guests, for helping you get through the craziness of the season AND for baking or cooking.

Wait a minute… Baking and cooking? Yep, Diet CokeⓇ is a great pantry staple that is good for cooking with as well. You may have heard of Diet CokeⓇ cake or even several types of meat slow cook nicely in Coca-ColaⓇ. Here is one of my favorite recipes for Cranberry Chutney with Brie in Puff Pastry to take to Holiday gatherings that is made with, surprisingly enough, Diet CokeⓇ! Here is a QUICK little video to show you how I put it together.

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I LOVE how the Diet CokeⓇ Cranberry Walnut Chutney pairs with the Brie cheese, what’s fun is that it’s all wrapped up like a nice gift in some puff pastry. You have the savory cheese paired with the tangy and sweet chutney that is simply scrumptious. Plus, it looks great on a Holiday table. Our family can’t get enough of it! Here’s how to make it.

Try this scrumptious Diet Coke Cranberry Walnut Chutney with Brie in Puff Pastry. It's a fabulous Holiday appetizer that everyone will love! You can stock-up on all the ingredients including @dietcoke at @samsclub - Recipe and video created by WhipperBerry

Diet CokeⓇ Cranberry Walnut Chutney with Brie in Puff Pastry

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Try this scrumptious Diet Coke Cranberry Walnut Chutney with Brie in Puff Pastry. It's a fabulous Holiday appetizer that everyone will love! You can stock-up on all the ingredients including @dietcoke at @samsclub - Recipe and video created by WhipperBerry

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Mummy Hot Dogs • How To Video

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There’s nothing better than a simple, scrumptious and slightly spooky treat for Halloween! Come learn how easy it is to make these frightfully delicious Mummy Hot Dogs for your little {and BIG} Trick-or-Treaters.

• Disclaimer – This post brought to you by Pillsbury™ & Walmart. All thoughts, ideas & opinions are my own •

There’s nothing better than a simple, scrumptious and slightly spooky treat for Halloween! Come learn how easy it is to make these frightfully delicious Mummy Hot Dogs for your little {and BIG} Trick-or-Treaters • WhipperBerry

You guys… Halloween is almost upon us and it’s time to start preparing for the fun night. My little guy is super excited and the funny thing is my older kiddos are just as excited. Part of the fun for us adults is in creating the magic for our kiddos. It’s so fun to create creepy treats that have that weird quality of visually grossing you out, and then actually tasty quite good. Have you seen the brain cake that’s going around these day… eeeew! I’m not sure I could do that one.

Pillsbury™ has a classic addition to the Halloween meal menu, the Mummy Hot Dog. This one is almost a little too cute to be creepy… My kiddos love them! We headed to Walmart today and grabbed some Mummy Hot Dog supplies. You’ll need…

Mummy Hot Dog Ingredients

There’s nothing better than a simple, scrumptious and slightly spooky treat for Halloween! Come learn how easy it is to make these frightfully delicious Mummy Hot Dogs for your little {and BIG} Trick-or-Treaters • WhipperBerry

•Hot dogs

•Pillsbury™ Crescent Rolls

•Sliced cheese

•Whole cloves

They are super easy to make. Here is a little video that I put together to show how fun they can be…

How cool is that? It’s one of those fun meals that the whole family can make together. You can change up the hot dog option for Dad and use a cooked brat instead or, how good would they be with pepper jack cheese… Really, the sky’s the limit. You can have all kinds of fun with this meal.