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December 21, 2018

Recipe Hop/Olive and Linen

Christmas pinterest recipe success - Charcuterie PlateWelcome!! I’m so excited you have joined us for a recipe hop, hosted by Olive and Linen, just in time for holiday festivities!  Be sure to keep reading, because I’m sharing a special DISCOUNT CODE that saves you 30% off everything in their shop, including clearance and Free Shipping!

Seems like there is always last minute gatherings, and we can’t show up empty handed, right?!  I don’t know about you, but my Pinterest feed houses pins mostly intended for “save for later”.  Now, having said that, there are plenty I have attempted with success, but I have had my fair share of Pinterest fails too.  And, isn’t it around the holidays where we scour our boards frantically searching for something unique to bring to the holiday parties! Well, a few weekends ago I attempted two recipes that both turned out to be a big hit!

Making Pretty Choices

Nothing says holiday party like pretty hors d’oeuvres. Making pretty choices is something I have decided to amp up a bit.  I love all things pretty, and creating this Charcuterie Plate for a recent holiday get together was the perfect recipe success.

Christmas Pinterest Recipe Success - Charcuterie Plate

I say recipe lightly, because there really was nothing to this!! Talk about an easy, stunning, and FAST appetizer to pull together! The only negative is that your guests may not want to mess it up by stealing a bite ;).

Christmas Pinterest Recipe Success - Charcuterie board perfect for holiday parties!Speaking of pretty choices, I brought out this festive towel from Olive and Linen from last year.

I was quick to encourage our friends to dig in!  After all, I didn’t go through the motions to have the cheese dry out!

Christmas Tree Charcuterie

Christmas Pinterest Recipe Success!
Recipe Type: Appetizer
Author: Real Mom Kitchen
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Easy and fun appetizer just in time for holiday parties!
Ingredients
  • Cheddar Cheese Cubes
  • Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes
  • Colby Jack Cheese Cubes
  • (or whatever cheese cubes you desire)
  • White grapes
  • Red grapes
  • Purple grapes
  • Triangle shaped Crackers
  • Square shaped crackers
  • Jam
  • Pomegranate seeds
Instructions
  1. Spread jam between 2 triangle shaped crackers to form bond and place at the top of your cheese board.
  2. Layer cheese cubes and grapes in the shape of a Christmas tree.
  3. Add square cracker for trunk, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
  4. Chill until ready to serve.
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Olive and Linen Turkish Towels

Before I share the next recipe, I want to expand more on the kitchen towels I have come to love and use everyday.

Recipe hop with Olive and Linen

Peshtemal is a flat woven authentic Turkish towel. They are light weight, highly absorbent, and quick drying. I have been using turkish hand towels from Olive and Linen in my kitchen and bathroom for 2 years now.  I have given them to family and friends and can attest to their luxurious quality.  They are pretty and yet durable enough for everyday use.  I definitely don’t just display them for their genuine good looks, although the one hanging on the left of my peninsula is doing just that 😉

My two newest additions are linked below and featured in the next couple photos.

  • Everyday Hand / Kitchen Towel – Black (left)
  • Siena Hand / Kitchen Towel – Gray (right)

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Recipe blog hop with Olive and Linen

**Along with a great discount, Olive and Linen is also awarding 3 LUCKY WINNERS $100 gift cards to their shop!  Entering is EASY: In the comment section let us know what your favorite recipe is!  The winner will be chosen randomly on Dec. 22nd!

Recipe blog hop with Olive and Linen

Ok, on to the next recipe! This one you actually have to follow directions, but it’s still super fast and easy, WOOT WOOT!

Mini Cheese Balls Recipe

Mini Cheeseball Recipe

Ingredients

 1  1 1/2 oz (8 oz blocks) Cream Cheese

1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Pepper

1 tsp. Paprika

8 -10 slices Cooked Bacon

1/3 cup Chives

1/3 cup Chopped Pecans

18 pretzel sticks

Instructions : Mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper,  and Paprika.  Roll into balls and place on parchment paper on baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour. Roll refrigerated cheese balls in chopped cooked bacon, chopped pecans, and chopped chives.  Stick a pretzel stick in each one.


I hope these quick appetizer recipes assist you in any last minute party preps you may have.  Please be sure to hop on over to the list of talented bloggers listed below.  You will be surprised at all the fun recipes!

Texas Sized Home

CG Home Interiors

Turquoise Lifestyle

Designs by Karan

The Pickled Rose

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Gathered Grace

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Author and Photos – Martha Knake

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Filed Under: Blog Hops, Entertaining!, Farmhouse Kitchen, Recipes, Simple Home Decorating, Small Shop Support Tagged With: Appetizers, kitchen towels, olive and linen, Quick Recipe, Recipe, recipe blog hop, turkish towels

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Comments

  1. the best universities in the world says

    December 24, 2018 at 2:38 am

    As always, I could easily find the recipes that interest me in your blog because you almost always have something that interests me.

    Reply
  2. buy fast says

    December 23, 2018 at 3:34 am

    Ball recipe is very original! Great opportunity to serve your usual snacks in an unusual way! Herringbone also conquered my heart

    Reply
  3. Jody says

    December 22, 2018 at 8:45 am

    We love the first app!! So easy and everybody loves it!! The kids are making one Christmas Day. I love that they can put the whole thing together!! Also, towels are beautiful ❤️

    Reply
  4. Kathryn M says

    December 22, 2018 at 7:32 am

    My favorite easy appetizer for Christmas is Rueben Dip! Delicious!

    Reply
  5. Christina Goldsmith says

    December 21, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    Holy deliciousness!!

    Reply
  6. Kristi Bissell says

    December 21, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    One word…okay, maybe two YUM YUM!!!! That cheese board display was amazing and those cheese balls…yes, please.

    Reply
  7. Karan Barton says

    December 21, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    Love this, sorry forgot to rate it!!

    Reply
  8. Karan Barton says

    December 21, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    Both of these look so yummy and I love that they can easily be adapted for gluten free and keto diets!
    You towels are gorgeous!
    Karan
    xxox

    Reply
    • Martha Knake says

      December 21, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      Awesome! I don’t know anything about that, but I’m so glad there are many recipes out there that can be motified! Thanks for stopping by and rating <3

      Reply
  9. Megan says

    December 21, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    The cheese tray is so easy and festive!! And who doesn’t love some cheese and grapes?!

    Reply
    • Martha Knake says

      December 21, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      That’s what I’m sayin!! Thanks for stopping by Meg <3

      Reply
  10. Dawna says

    December 21, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    I have a chocolate and peanut butter layered fudge that is made with marshmallow creme – so easy!

    Reply
    • Martha Knake says

      December 21, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      That sounds amazing!! Thanks so much for stopping by! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  11. Melody Henegar says

    December 21, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    The mini cheeseball recipe is fetch..lol. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Martha Knake says

      December 21, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      Made me LOL!!! Thanks for visiting friend, Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  12. Jeannie says

    December 21, 2018 at 11:31 am

    My favorite recipe for the holidays is my Peppermint Bark. I don’t use brown chocolate, just the white chocolate with peppermint extract or oil & crushed candy cane pieces. I totally love the cheese tree! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Martha Knake says

      December 21, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      Merry Christmas Jeannie! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing <3

      Reply

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I’m Martha, welcome to my blog!  I am a wife and a mother to 3 beautiful daughters. Making our home pretty is one of my favorite hobbies and I get so inspired by changes and events that happen in every day life.  Simple and cozy is a must around our house; I want family and friends to feel right at home.  My roots are farm grown, so I love adding sweet charm from my parents’ homestead, cozy decorating ideas, and simple diy tutorials.  So please, stay awhile, browse a bit, and let me know what inspires you!

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