Copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

Copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

I gotta tell ya guys, I can’t resist this Copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt. I ordered it the first time by accident at Panera and was immediately hooked! Just to satisfy my cravings, I had to make a home version to avoid spending $$. (And to avoid a wait in line!)

Copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

Copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

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Homemade Canadian Donair

Homemade Canadian Donair

These days simple do-able recipes with a high pay off have been my mainstay. Do Homemade Canadian Donair qualify? I think so. And while these sandwiches might look restaurant quality (and the idea DID come from one, Occo Kitchen & Bar, I saw on Diner’s, Drive-Ins & Dives and here’s the video) these lovely Canadian versions of the Gyro are much easier than you’d guess,. especially if you view it as a mostly a “make ahead” meal. Gotta love that!

Homemade Canadian Donair

Homemade Canadian Donair

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Southwestern Queso Burgers

Southwestern Queso Burgers

Sometimes you just need an epic burger and for me, that sometimes is a summer gathering or maybe a summer holiday. That’s when you need a knock your socks off show stopper of a burger. And if it’s messy, who cares when it’s these Southwestern Queso Burgers!

Southwestern Queso Burgers

Southwestern Queso Burgers with Queso Blanco, Roasted Peppers & Tortilla Strips

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Better than Classic Beer Brats

Better than Classic Beer Brats

Whatever you do, don’t tell any of my Wisconsin neighbors about these Better than Classic Beer Brats. Wisconsin, doncha know, is credited with the innovation of the Beer Brat. Wikipedia backs it up. A Minnesotan making outrageous claims might be the final straw – and none of us needs any more stress this year! With that settled, let me tell ya all the secrets of making the BEST Beer Brats!

Better than Classic Beer Brats

Better than Classic Beer Brats, draped with Caramelized Onions

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