Garlicky Pretzel Pizza Rolls

On a day when it’s semi-cooler I suggest you make these. Perhaps a great snack for watching the World Cup. I made these for Easter - yes I know that was a while ago but they are timeless snack worthy of a post even if it comes in mid-June.

I started off with visions for replicating this recipe. Things didn’t work out as planned. I tried to make the dough suggested in the recipe that is supposed to be like Auntie Anne’s pretzels (I LOVE AUNTIE ANNE’S PRETZELS). Alas, the milk I used was too hot & I’m pretty sure that I killed the dry active yeast because although it was Easter, it did not rise again. Being that I was making these rather last minute I had to use what I had - so I used pizza dough i had in the fridge.  I used the same method as making pretzels (remember these yummies?) so I think they were pretty close to the initial recipe. The result was tasty & I don’t think anyone (but me) missed the Auntie Anne’s pretzel dough. The next time I make these I will try that recipe again (I WILL!!!). 

Hope you have a fabulous weekend :)

2013 Highlights

2013 was full of personal highs & lows, as I'm sure it was for most.  I'm grateful for the life lessons it has taught me & look forward to 2014's possibilities! Thanks for reading this year, I appreciate you! Here were the top 5 favorite posts from 2013 (according to you!):
#5 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Quinoa
#4 - Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels
#3 - Wholefoods Quinoa Salad
#2 - Easy Butternut Squash
#1 - Halloween Costume Ideas

Fave Recipes for Fall

clockwise from upper left corner: chicken pot pie; the baker chick's cinnamon rolls; turkey & white bean chili; easy homemade soft pretzels

It feels like summer out there but (if you follow me on Instagram you already know) fall has kicked into high gear in my kitchen. Here are some of the usual suspects that will be on the rotation this fall. What are you cooking?

Two Bite Party Pretzels

I did it again. I made the pretzels! This time instead of looping the dough into pretzel shapes I cut them into 2 inch bite sized (ok maybe two bite) nuggets. Even easier! Being that this was my second time at the rodeo I baked them a bit longer & am pretty pleased with the almost-Williams-Sonoma-worthy-color I achieved.

Follow the same recipe as I did here & cut your pretzels into the perfect party snack. I'm bringing these babies with me to wine club tonight but if you wanted to make them for your next family gathering especially with little ones around I think they would be a huge hit. I'm going to pick up some dipping sauces too. I'm thinking a zesty coarse grained mustard & maybe a pesto. What's your vote?