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The World's Best Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

It's pretty bold to state that anything is the world's best... but this is one bold cookie! Today I share my decades-old recipe for one of mine and my family's favorite cookie flavors-- oatmeal chocolate chip! With some added pizazz for Valentine's Day coming up too, there's no better time to get your baking on! So don your oven mitts, and I can't wait to see what you guys create!

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Sweet and Savory Prosciutto Crostini

Want an easy game day appetizer?? This is it.  Whether you are hosting a fancy dinner or sitting on the sofa cheering on your favorite team, this quick and easy appetizer will be a total hit. But... be forewarned... they may be addictive. You can’t just have one. You may have three. Or like me, perhaps 5 will do the trick. Yeah... I said it. I did it.

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Buffalo Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bites

Super Bowl Sunday is JUST around the corner and if you haven't set your eyes on your rockstar game day appetizer quite yet, look no further! Today, I show you a new recipe for my twist on tater tot bombs: Buffalo Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bites! These were so yummy that my kids started grabbing them by the handful! Paired with them, I make a Feta Cheese Sour Cream Ranch to dip! Can't wait to see this be a part of your football chow down!

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My Next Best: Creamy Greek Tzatziki

I made the most amazing “gyros” with leftover ribeye last night. No one could get enough of this aromatic and savory creation!  We were immediately transported to the Greek islands. (Which luckily helped being in all this snow sleet and cold!) But there was another ingredient in this amazing pita wrap that it just wouldn’t be complete without. It was homemade tzatziki. Creamy yogurt and sour cream with a touch of lemon and dill.  More please! The cucumbers were a snap to shred and the dill with the mint were a match made in heaven. Everything came together beautifully.

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Last Minute Gourmet Tomato Soup

Good evening, everyone! It’s been a crazy week, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t come up with this recipe… literally tonight. But it turned out so good so why not pass it on?? It’s a cold and dreary night too, so I looked in my pantry for some soup ingredients! I got my hands on some Cambell’s tomato soup and I thought, “How can I make canned soup seem more gourmet?” A couple flavorful ingredients later, and my kids couldn’t tell it came from an aluminum can!

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Puff Pastry Pizza Pockets

We went to the back of the fridge for this one, but it turned out fabulous! Today, we made pizza pockets with some puff pastry we had on hand, and paired it with a super easy marinara dipping sauce! The perfect school-night dinner, and the perfect recipe to get your kids involved! Hope you all enjoy!

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How to Make your Cuban Sandwich Scream "WOW"

Hello foodies! I find myself once again wanting to share another quick and easy family favorite recipe. (I’m nothing but a giver, as you all know). A few years ago, I purchased a couple panini presses for a party and we use them every chance we get. We love sandwiches. We love cheese. And to press amazing ingredients together to create a winning combination with these two things just makes all of us happy. And, of course, knowing how I like to shake things up a bit, I added a couple of twists to a traditional Cuban sandwich of my own. I switched out the bread and added some bacon. And provolone cheese instead of Swiss? Why not!

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Everything Bagel Cheeseball Truffles

Happy New Year!! Another holiday season has completely flown by. However, the eating in the Dreessen household has not slowed down one bit! New Year’s resolutions?!? Naw... don’t have no time for that business. Resolutions aside, I am obsessed with this new “everything bagel” seasoning. There are so many fun recipes coming out with this kosher salt, sesame seed, poppy seed, onion flame, garlic flake seasoning. The perfect salty and savory menagerie. Yeah... I used a big word.

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Candied Bacon

2020 is just around the corner, and we have just the appetizer for your New Year's celebrations— one that'll be eaten up as soon as it's served! This candied bacon was selected by fans of the channel in our latest recipe contest, so we hope you all enjoy! As the decade closes, we want to thank everyone for their continued support of Creme de la Creme Cooking! Here's to the future!

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The Best Christmas Brunch Casserole

The bells are ringing for this one! Today, we feature a mouth-watering breakfast idea! Decorated with red and green, it's the perfect dish for your upcoming holiday feast. We hope you enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

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Smothered Salisbury Turkey Steak

It's getting colder and colder out with each day, so there's no better time than now to add to your comfort food list! Today, we're cooking Salisbury Steak with a twist. I switched out the beef with turkey and created a lighter, but still decadent, comfort dinner! Hope you all enjoy this one!

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Spaghetti Carbonara

We know you've all been missing our Crème Crash Courses! Today, we feature a new one with a family-favorite pasta dish- carbonara! I'm telling you... once the cameras were shut off we were digging in the serving bowl with a spoon. It was so amazing. You're welcome! (;

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Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas

Hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving! Are your arms full with thanksgiving leftovers? Use your turkey in this delicious and easy quesadilla recipe! Sick of turkey? Our easy roasted chicken should fit your fancy (; hope you all enjoy!

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Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese

Comfort food at its absolute finest... we're in the Crème kitchen once again, this time for Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese! If your mouth isn't running already, you better make this one yourself to be met with meat and cheese heaven. Of course, we're biased (;

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Melt in your Mouth Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Loaf

Today, we feature the November winner for our Recipe Contest- Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Loaf! I am so happy this was the winning recipe, as I was ready to pull out all the stops for a decadent holiday dish with so many seasonal flavors! Can't wait to see these side your holiday feasts!

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Cajun Shrimp and Grits

We're kicking it Cajun-style in our latest video! You really can't beat the flavors of the south, all brought together in a dish so easy you can make it at home. Better get your bowls ready for this one!

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Pork Medallions with Creamy Asiago Pan Sauce

We're back in the kitchen with another fabulous recipe! This time, it's pork on the menu! With a cheese pan sauce and pasta to go with, who wouldn't dig in? We hope you guys enjoy! Happy cooking!

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Chorizo, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Burritos

Ever wondered what we do on weekend mornings? This is it! Nothing's better than a warm, scrumptious breakfast in the morning, but in order to make it, I always have to have a coffee (or mimosa) in hand! Hope you all enjoy another recipe!

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The Greatest Cookbook I've Ever Purchased

I recently got my hands on a cookbook that I found while reading a food magazine… go figure. But, as soon as I looked over some of the recipes that the book featured, I immediately got addicted. To Thai food, that is. And bookmarking recipes I need to try.

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