And as a result, we may often end up with boards that may be tasty, but are probably not paired very well. Once cooled, store in a mason jar in the fridge for up to one month. Cookies, cakes, pies from Mama Dips granddaughter: Tonyas Cookies, Chapel. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has.

Bring to a boil and stir until all the sugar has dissolved. I roam the cheese section at my store looking for new ones to try or for the perfect cheese to pair with a particular cured meat or jarred spread.įor those of us short on time (or patience), we may just grab whatever at the cheese counter. Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Add the chicken broth, water, chopped onion, garlic, chili powder, & chopped ham into the slow cooker. Alternatively, you can soak the beans overnight and then rinse. Drain the beans back into the colander, rinse, and then pour into your slow cooker. I really do enjoy building the perfect meat & cheese board, but if I am being perfectly honest the shopping for each board can get expensive at times and somewhat time-consuming. Cover the saucepan with a lid, remove from heat, and allow the beans to sit and soak for 1 hour.

Whether to provide a little light snacking before a holiday dinner or for family game night, a wine night-in with the girls, or even for dinner itself (aka, what the members of my family like to refer to as a 'snacky' dinner), charcuterie probably happens at least once a month in my house. Monday, ApHomemade Belgian Waffle Mix Out of waffle mix There's no need to run to the store when you can whip up this Homemade Belgian Waffle Mix using ingredients you already have in your pantry. Over the past few years or so, putting together tasty and somewhat epic charcuterie boards has kind of been my thing. As always, all opinions & thoughts expressed below are 100% my own. This post was created in partnership with Platterful. A budget conscious, foodie mama blogging about the food I love to make, motherhood, and travel.

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