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These are fun little treats and delicious too. I know I say that about almost everything on this site, but hey, I love food. I love desert food probably the best, aside from steak, and bacon, and pork, and garlic, oh and chocolate. Guess I could go on forever couldn’t I? Be careful to use apples that don’t have too too much juice, they tend to get a little messy when you bake them. What’s your favorite fruit based dessert? Leave a comment below or on Facebook and tell us!

This was such a beautiful looking meal, I almost hated to eat it. Then I realized that I was famished and devoured it with the fervour of my chubby cat, Hubert, who insists we don’t feed him. Basically I attacked this dinner and relished every moment of the flaky, meaty, deliciousness. What have you cooked that you almost didn’t want to eat because it was so beautiful?

Basically this chicken is ready for anything once it comes off the grill. I served it with leftovers, but I could have totally eaten it over rice or in a wrap, even on a salad. OHHH I am so making Super Garlicky Thai Chicken again and putting it in/on/with something different. What's your favorite grilled food that you can put in or on or with anything? Share your recipe with a photo on the recipe blog. We'd love to try it!

Both of these dishes are on the menu for at least one family meal a year, of not several (read all). And for the most part, these dishes have been made in the same way for at least 3 generations. I have changed them to go on the grill, but they're essentially the same. What I want to know is, what dish do you make that has been passed down from generation to generation? Have you changed it or is it the same? Leave a comment in the comments below and tell us about your classic family recipe.

Dinner was served family style, in candlelight to celebrate Earth Hour. Fingers and candlelight. It was a small chicken but it made plenty. Unfortunately, it wouldn't fit on my chicken roaster, so I had to get creative. I cut a beer can in half, then folded it into a cone shape to slide the bird on. This chicken was so moist that when breaking it down, I literally pulled the thigh meat off the leg bones just by accident!

Potato salad is something I absolutely love to eat. Being Irish isn't even a factor in that choice. Potato salad is creamy and tangy and delicious. This grilled take on the classic is definitely tangy with the mustard seeds and wine vinegar, but the creaminess comes from the potatoes and after grilling the potatoes and there is an added smokiness to the whole set up. So Good.

Grilled chicken is a healthy way to have your meat and eat it too. Placing it on a toasted baguette smothered in garlic butter and topped with melted cheese? So very tasty! Add the cucumber and tomato salsa and you have a well rounded meal fit for a king.

The Baron of Baking was out the evening that I made this delicious dish. He’s not a big fan of the veggies. But I had a craving for pasta, and really wanted veggies too. This Cheesy Pesto Pasta With Grilled Veggies is a vegetarian dish that is sure to fill that hollow leg and leave you begging for more. While the Baron was out, I called a friend over to help make some treats for the weekend’s festivities. She saw what I had made and needed to try it. She ended up going home with a container of leftovers. It’s that kind of good.  

I really enjoyed this, and if you don’t tell anyone, you could completely get away with making this into your cheese sauce for a healthier macaroni and cheese dinner. It’s rich and creamy and completely satisfying. I definitely suggest trying Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta for your next meal. You will not be disappointed. Did you try it? Were you surprised? Tell us how your’s went in the comments below! We have to know!

Remember to serve with a shot of Yukon Jack and loads of wet-naps. These were messy and fantastic. Perfect for a night in with friends. So I have two questions. What have you made better with something cooky like crushed beer nuts? And two, What is your favourite eat-em-up for a night with your friends? Leave a comment below or on Facebook and tell us all about it!