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Best Kitchen Items to Survive the Holidays

November 11, 2019 / Entertaining, Favorite Cookbooks, Go-to Utensils, Kitchen Staples, Winter

Best Kitchen Items to Survive the Holidays

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✨𝙂𝙄𝙑𝙀𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙔 ✨ Y’all p

Word on the street is that it’s #NationalPumpkin

Word on the street is that it’s #NationalPumpkinDay so with that, I give you these cute pumpkin shaped cinnamon rolls!

All you need is 1 package of @pillsbury cinnamon rolls and some food coloring! Before baking, unroll the end of each cinnamon roll to form a stem for the pumpkin. Separate your icing into 2 small bowls (you obviously need more orange) and add your food coloring!

These are so fun to make for the kiddos on Halloween or anytime during the fall season! 🎃🧡 Enjoy!!

If y’all make these this weekend don’t forget to tag me @rightbackspatula!!

Witch way to the wine because this board was a lot

Witch way to the wine because this board was a lot of work and this ghoul doesn’t even like Halloween🧙🏼‍♀️🎃👻🍷
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My first ever Halloween board!! Halloween is my least favorite holiday, but I have to admit this board was really fun to make! I used @halfbakedharvest witch hat cheese ball as my inspiration for the theme of this board, but decided to make mini witch hats instead. Can’t forget the brooms and a cauldron to go along with the theme.
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I hope this gives y’all some inspo for boards next weekend!! What’s your favorite detail about this board??

Kicking off this season with an epic game day boar

Kicking off this season with an epic game day board and a family tailgate! GO BUCKS! ♥️

Cheers to the freaking weekend a beautiful 80 degr

Cheers to the freaking weekend a beautiful 80 degree October day in Ohio!🧡
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This 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕄𝕦𝕝𝕖 is perfect for sipping on while passing out candy or while watching #HocusPocus for the 500th time! 🤷🏻‍♀️👻
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𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
Blackberries
Vodka
@bundabergdrinks ginger beer
Orange slices
Rosemary for garnish
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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1. Place 3-4 blackberries in the bottom of a mule mug. Squeeze the juice of one orange slice in the mug and discard the peel. Using a pestle, crush the blackberries until the the juice begins to release from the berries.
2. Pour in 1 shot of Vodka and stir to combine fruit juices with vodka.
3. Fill the mug with ice and top off with ginger beer. Give the 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕄𝕦𝕝𝕖 one last stir.
4. Garnish with an orange slice, blackberry and a sprig of rosemary.

ᥴꫝꫀꫀ𝕣ડ!!

Kicking off the OSU season the best way possible..

Kicking off the OSU season the best way possible... with a 🏈 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙐 𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙈!!! 🏈

Let’s tackle this season, one snack at a time! ⭕️🙌🏼

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New recipe is LIVE on the @shedfitnesscolumbus blo

New recipe is LIVE on the @shedfitnesscolumbus blog!
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Click the link in my bio to snag the recipe for these 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀!! 🧡

Let’s talk cheese boards! 🧀 Throwing it back

Let’s talk cheese boards! 🧀 Throwing it back to my fall board from last year as I wrap up the planning for my fall board(s) for this year. Here are a few of my tips for creating boards of your own...

1. Cookie cutters are underrated. Use them to create shapes and dimension! Take this acorn for example... it’s simple, but festive.
2. Try to stick to like colors so everything ties together!
3. If you’re hosting an event, don’t be afraid to build off your board. It’s okay to build on top of linens or tabletops. In fact, I think this helps brings boards to life and makes them the focal point of a spread!

Happy board making!! Don’t forget to share your creations and tag @rightbackspatula on Instagram!

Muffin compares to these 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩-𝙁

Muffin compares to these 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩-𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙠𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙨 this time of year. I got this recipe freshman year of college from my friend Kara and have been making them ever since! They couldn’t are insanely easy to make. Only 4 ingredients and one of those recipes you just remember.
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1 box yellow cake mix
1 15oz can pumpkin purée
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup @hersheys cinnamon chips
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If you’re feeling fancy, you could add frosting!
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Mix it all up. Bake in a 350 degree oven for ~20 minutes (mini muffins) ~28 minutes regular muffins or until a toothpick comes out clean!

Like we needed another reason to drink on Tuesdays

Like we needed another reason to drink on Tuesdays, thanks @bacheloretteabc 🍷🌹
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On this wine bottle cheese board...
- @jammy.nyc rose jam
- @chevoolife goat cheese
- manchego
- Merlot
- #traderjoes cinnamon dusted cheese
- @alouettecheese cheese spread
- #traderjoes double Gloucester cheddar and chive
- baby Brie
- peppered salami
- raspberries
- pomegranate seeds
- thomcord grapes

Aloha!! 👋🏼 There are some new faces around h

Aloha!! 👋🏼 There are some new faces around here so allow me to introduce myself. I’m Colleen, the Gal behind @rightbackspatula!

In a normal year, I spend many long weekends jet setting around the country to visit friends and eat/drink my way through new cities! Palm Springs was one of my favorite vacations with some of the best memories to date! 🌴 Once life gets back to normal, I plan on incorporating more of my trips into my blog!
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Speaking of Palm Springs, @southwestair opened up flights to Palm Springs TODAY. It’s only appropriate to throw it back to my 2019 when I went to visit @brettthaman and share some photos from our trip. But it doesn’t stop there...

I just published a guide on my blog on how to eat and drink your way through Palm Springs! Click the link in my bio to go directly to the post or search “𝒫𝒶𝓁𝓂 𝒮𝓅𝓇𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓈” on my blog!

Are y’all dressing up for Halloweenie this year

Are y’all dressing up for Halloweenie this year or are you planning on staying home?Comment below and tell me your favorite costume. Mine is in the Vending Machine which is outlined step-by-step in this blog post! 👻🧡💀
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Truth be told, Halloween is my least favorite holiday, but I will never pass up an opportunity to make a themed snack. Insert these 𝙼𝚒𝚗𝚒 𝙼𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚢 𝙳𝚘𝚐𝚜!
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Clink the link in my bio that says 𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 to snag this recipe... and learn how to make your very own vending machine costume.👻Otherwise you can search “𝙼𝚒𝚗𝚒 𝙼𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚢 𝙳𝚘𝚐𝚜” directly on my blog!

Ever heard of @sweetgreen? While they don’t have

Ever heard of @sweetgreen? While they don’t have a footprint in Columbus [yet], they have a popular menu item called the Harvest Bowl and it is ohhh so delicious. 😋 I recently recreated this bowl in my own kitchen and just published a blog post with a copycat recipe so you can try it out too!
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This marks the halfway point for 20 weeks of 20 minute meals. Ten more recipes to come!
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Click the link in my bio to go directly to my blog post or search “𝙲𝚘𝚙𝚢𝚌𝚊𝚝 𝚂𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝙷𝚊𝚛𝚟𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝙱𝚘𝚠𝚕” on my blog!

Soooo excited to finally share that NEW personal s

Soooo excited to finally share that NEW personal savory & sweet charcuterie boxes are available!!

I’m so excited to pair up with @thecheesecake.girl for these! Pre order now through 10/11 for pick up 10/13 from @thecheesecake.girl storefront!!

@bacheloretteabc watch parties don’t have to stop - stay socially distanced with these personal boxes & watch the most dramatic season yet🎉

Each box includes:
Manchego Cheese
White Cheddar Cheese
Mini Brie
Strawberry Jam
Peppered Salami Roses
Yogurt covered Pretzels
Fresh Fruit
Marcona Almonds
Fig & Olive Crackers
1 Goat Cheese Blueberry cheesecake shooter
1/4 Funfetti cookie sandwich
1/4 Oatmeal cream pie

Pick up on the 13th just in time for the first episode on @abcnetwork 🍷🍰

Have y’all ever made granola croutons? They are

Have y’all ever made granola croutons? They are so easy to make and are utterly delicious, especially when paired with baked pears. My favorite granola to use is @thetoastedoat! Let me know if you give them a try. I hope you’re having a great week!
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𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒅:
Mixed greens
Grapes, halved
Walnuts, roughly chopped
Goat cheese crumbles
Fresh Figs
Baked Pears
TTO Granola croutons
Honey Balsamic Dressing

1. In a bowl combine mixed greens, grapes, and walnuts. Set aside.
2. MakeTTO granola croutons and baked pears. Add to salad.
3. Sprinkle goat cheese crumbles and add honey balsamic dressing.
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𝑩𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔:
1 Anjou Pear
1 tbsp butter
Dash of cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut pear vertically in half. Melt butter, add dash of cinnamon. Spread a thin layer on each pear slice.
3. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. Let cool before topping salad to avoid mixed greens from wilting.
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𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒂 𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒔

To make croutons, heat oven to 400 degrees. Place Toasted Oat Granola on foil lined baking sheet and drizzle with honey. Bake 8-10minutes. Let croutons cool completely before adding them to salad. Store in an air tight container.

Let’s give them pumpkin to talk about with this

Let’s give them pumpkin to talk about with this basic, adorable, [kind of] mini pumpkin board... Mini for me at least! #Minimondays
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Y’all know I love to make big boards, but sometimes a little board is all you need. Amiright?
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I have been loving the @jammy.nyc wine flavored jams. I used the merlot flavor on this board tonight and it was lovely paired with the cinnamon dusted cheese from TJs on top of a fig and olive cracker! You can use my code ‘OHSPATULA’ at checkout to take 20% off your order!
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PS this board was from the Target dollar spot a few years ago, but I linked a few similar pumpkin boards on my LIKEtoKNOW.it account! Just download the app and screenshot this photo so you can shop my boards!

This pork tenderloin melts-in-your-mouth, is full

This pork tenderloin melts-in-your-mouth, is full of flavor, and is always a good idea for a Sunday dinner.
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One of the most commonly asked questions I get is “who eats all of your food?”
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The answer: usually my family eats [or chokes down] my food. Tonight I had my parents over for dinner. After making my own leftover container, I made one for my dads lunch tomorrow. Don’t worry, food doesn’t go to waste around here... unless it’s completely botched! 😉
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Click the link in my bio to go directly to my blog post or search “𝙿𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚃𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚕𝚘𝚒𝚗” on my blog!

Y’all kept 𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜

Y’all kept 𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 into my DMs after I teased this recipe in stories last week! These 𝙋𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙎𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙚𝙨 are 🔥🍔

The combo of the homemade slider with the pimento cheese, topped with @sweetcayenne5 fried green tomatoes, makes for the most delicious bite! I can’t wait for you to try this one!!😋

Click the link in my bio to go directly to my blog post or search “𝙿𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚎𝚜𝚎 𝚂𝚕𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜” on my blog!

Y’all asked for more snack recipes and I heard y

Y’all asked for more snack recipes and I heard you loud and clear! If you like a little heat, then I think you’re going to like this recipe 𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙚.
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Shoutout to my big bro for being the official taste tester of this recipe. If you try this and don’t like it, we can blame him! 😬 Although, I don’t think that will be the case!
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Click the link in my bio to go directly to my blog post or search “𝙴𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚎 𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚡 𝙼𝚒𝚡” on my blog!

𝘏𝘦𝘺 𝘺’𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴

𝘏𝘦𝘺 𝘺’𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭!🍁🧡 Have y’all made a #TraderJoes run since the fall items hit the shelves? If so, what are your favorite fall items?I’m sharing one of mine with WEEK 9 (3 weeks late) of 20 minute meals, Fall edition! This 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗶 recipe is full of delicious fall flavors and is super simple to make. Recipe is below and not on the blog...yet!

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
1 package #traderjoes pumpkin ravioli [butternut squash would be just as delicious]
4 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh herb, chopped [I like rosemary or thyme]
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1. Boil water in a pot and cook ravioli according to package.
2. While ravioli is cooking, start your brown butter sauce. In a shallow skillet, melt butter on medium high heat, stirring constantly. Keep stirring until butter begins to foam... keep stirring (~5min total). Butter will begin to brown. This happens fast so immediately turn off your heat and remove from burner.
3. Add in freshly chopped herbs,pinch of salt/pepper and Parmesan cheese. Stir until incorporated. Flavors will fuse together and will easily become the quickest most delicious sauce ever! Add ravioli to pan and stir until evenly coated.
4. Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Garnish with fresh herbs!

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