Whip up her favorite Weekend Brunch menu, serving Cheddar Biscuits with Bacon (page 25), Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble and Blackberry-Maple Syrup (page 32), and a Sparkling Grapefruit Mimosa (page 57). Say “cheers” to happy hour with a Blackberry-Lemon Gin & Tonic (page 40) while enjoying Whipped Feta Crostini with Roasted Garlic Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs (page 43) and Baked Olive Cheese Dip (page 78).

 
Make memories during dinner while noshing on Chicken Braised in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (page 166) and Smashed New Potatoes with Lemon (page 189). And when it’s time to indulge, go for Fresh Apple Cake with Homemade Caramel Sauce (page 222) or No-Bake Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cookies (page 232).

There were lots of recipes in this cookbook I could have chosen to make. I decided to make the Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese because I enjoy a good pimento cheese and I have never tried to make it before. This recipe came together so easily and was soooo delicious, I cannot wait to make it again.

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Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese

This recipe comes from Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life by Martina McBride.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword pimento cheese

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Author Martina McBride

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 7 oz diced pimento drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne powder can use up to 1/2 tsp as desired
• 8 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 8 oz smoked gouda cheese shredded

Instructions

• Stir together the mayonnaise, pimentos, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and cayenne in a large bowl.
• Add the cheese, stirring until blended.
• Serve with crackers. 

  Cover and store in the refrigerator up to one week.

Notes

Don’t skip the step of rinsing your diced pimento. Otherwise it will be too salty.

My favorite part of Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life is that her recipes often include Ad Libs aka ways to twist the recipe. I made both, the smoked gouda pimento cheese spread recipe above, and the mac and cheese recipe below.

Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese Mac and Cheese

This is the Ad Lib to the smoked gouda pimento cheese recipe…use it for mac and cheese! Just spoon 2 cups of the cheese spread over cooked pasta (rotini or elbow macaroni works great), give it a stir, and broil for a quick and tasty man and cheese. I also added some panko breadcrumbs on top before broiling to give it a little crunch. It was delicious!

Pick up your copy of Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life to bring some new life to your meal plan.

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The Story of Walt’s Balls

I have been making Grape Jelly Meatballs for years. I was introduced to them at a Women’s Ministry Meeting years ago and I had to have the recipe. I make them for holidays, potlucks and of course the Super Bowl. My dad, Walt, loved these meatballs. A few years ago he started a new job as a security guard at the emergency room of a local hospital. He worked mostly weekend overnights but filled in whenever he was needed. He LOVED this job and the people he worked with. The ER staff regularly celebrated birthdays and other holidays and celebrations with potluck meals. Dad always brought the Grape Jelly Meatballs. Quickly they became known throughout the hospital as “Walt’s Balls”. Doctors, nurses and other staff would ask him regularly, “When are we getting more Walt’s Balls?” Dad loved the crassness of them name and the fact that everyone loved his meatballs.

When daddy passed away on November 17, 2015, we all knew we had to make a batch of Walt’s Balls for the meal after his memorial service. We should have made several batches because as soon as they were put on the table, they were gone. Everyone, especially the hospital workers present, had to get one more serving of their favorite grape jelly meatballs.

I made Walt’s Balls for New Years Day and in our family, they will forever be known as Walt’s Balls no longer to be called Grape Jelly Meatballs.

Grape Jelly Meatball Recipe

This recipe cooks up nice and easy in a crockpot. I prefer a good programmable crockpot so that even if I’m not going to be at home, I can set it to start and cook so that the meatballs are ready when I need them.

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Grape Jelly Meatballs aka "Walt's Balls"

Grape Jelly Meatballs are a delicious and easy addition to any party, potluck or tailgating event. They also reheat well for lunch!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 lbs meatballs

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Frozen Cocktail Size Meatballs
• 32 oz jar Welch's Grape Jelly
• 2 12 oz jars Heinz Chili Sauce

Instructions

• In a medium sauce pan, combine the grape jelly and chili sauce. Stir well and heat until grape jelly has melted.
• Place the frozen meatball in the crockpot.
• Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
• Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

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