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Easy Back to School Kid's Snack Mix
Snack Mixes, Kids, Recipes Emily Schmidt Snack Mixes, Kids, Recipes Emily Schmidt

Easy Back to School Kid's Snack Mix

This snack mix is so fun for back to school and contains all the classic childhood favorites: goldfish, teddy grahams, cheez-its, animal crackers, and more! It’s fun, sweet, salty, and colorful- not to mention super tasty! It’s a great lunch box addition, play date snack, or in the car treat. This one is also SO easy to put together, just dump all ingredients, and mix! I think you’ll enjoy this one just as much as your little one- find all the instructions and list of ingredients to make it below!

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How to Assemble a Build-Your-Own Taco Board with Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef
Cheeseboards, Collabs, Recipes Emily Schmidt Cheeseboards, Collabs, Recipes Emily Schmidt

How to Assemble a Build-Your-Own Taco Board with Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef

Nothing screams summer like delicious tacos piled high with all the bright, fresh toppings! My ultimate taco board is the perfect way to serve tacos with all the toppings and fixings imaginable to your family, party, or event! This one has everything you need to build the most delicious and fresh tacos including perfectly browned and seasoned, Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef- front and center, fresh veggies, salsa, guacamole, 3 kinds of cheeses, 3 kinds of shells, and more! Your guests will love getting to pick and choose and build their own perfect tacos from start to finish! Find all the instructions and ingredients for putting this one together below!

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How to Build the Ultimate Sandwich Board with Kretschmar Deli
Cheeseboards, Recipes Emily Schmidt Cheeseboards, Recipes Emily Schmidt

How to Build the Ultimate Sandwich Board with Kretschmar Deli

Warm summer days are here and without a doubt one of my favorite summer meals is a delicious sandwich with all the fixings! Whether you’re having a pool day, beach day, or lake day, sandwiches just seem to be the perfect easy summer meal and today I’m sharing the best way to serve them up for a crowd! My build-your-own sandwich board featuring delicious Krestchmar Deli meats is the perfect way to mix and match all kinds of different toppings and flavors to create the most delicious sandwich combinations! It has everything you need to build the perfect sandwich: freshly sliced Krestchmar Deli meats (you can find these at your local Kroger deli counter!), several different types of bread and buns, lots of cheese options, all the sauces and condiments, fresh tomatoes, sliced onions, pickles, and more!

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How to Assemble the Ultimate Summer Burger Board with Kentucky Cattlemen's Beef
Cheeseboards, Collabs, Recipes Emily Schmidt Cheeseboards, Collabs, Recipes Emily Schmidt

How to Assemble the Ultimate Summer Burger Board with Kentucky Cattlemen's Beef

I am so excited to partner with Kentucky Cattlemen’s Beef to bring you the Ultimate Summer Burger Board just in time for your summer cookouts and Memorial Day Weekend festivities! Kentucky Cattlemen’s fresh, natural (no artificial ingredients, minimally processed) beef is sourced from Kentucky farm families who share a commitment to animal care and the environment. When you buy Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef you can feel confident in purchasing a great tasting product while supporting local Kentucky (which I love!). You can truly taste the difference in the quality of this beef, so I was thrilled to feature it on this board.

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The Ultimate Kentucky Derby Cheeseboard!
Cheeseboards, Recipes Emily Schmidt Cheeseboards, Recipes Emily Schmidt

The Ultimate Kentucky Derby Cheeseboard!

I can’t believe I have never thought to make a Kentucky Derby Cheeseboard before, but it’s going to be hard to top! Being born and raised in Kentucky, I wanted to put together a board that showcases all things bluegrass, southern, and delicious! There is no where better to live and eat than Kentucky, and if you don’t believe that, just try this board! This board has it all from hot brown dip to mint julep salsa, bourbon balls to country ham biscuits, benedictine to mini derby pies, and more! I also included lots of different veggies, crackers, and bread options for tons of different dipping and snacking combinations! As always you can totally customize this board, and any of my boards, to fit your guest list and budget and all suggested ingredients can be edited and swapped out easily!

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Easy Baked Hot Brown Dip
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Easy Baked Hot Brown Dip

Hot Browns are a staple for any derby party or dinner, but so difficult to make and keep fresh when you have a lot of guests! This hot brown dip is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of this classic Kentucky staple without all the work! You can serve this cold, or baked (like below- highly recommend), and it’s delicious with any kind of toasted bread, pretzels, crackers, veggies, or chips! Find all the ingredients and instructions below!

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Mint Julep Fruit Salsa
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Mint Julep Fruit Salsa

This bright, fresh, and flavorful fruit salsa is the perfect addition to your Kentucky derby party spread! I have to admit I’ve always kind of scoffed at the idea of fruit salsa, but this recipe definitely changed my mind! The addition of the bourbon and mint gives this such a great depth of flavor and I was literally just eating it with a spoon! Serve with some sweeter crackers or chips (cinnamon pita or tortilla chips are ideal) or eat all alone!

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