Welcome to #AppleWeek 40 bloggers recipes plus #Giveaway

This post is sponsored on behalf of #appleweek. Our generous sponsors, Swiss Diamond, Envy Apples, Imperial Sugar, Nordic Ware, Rodelle Vanilla, Flahavan’s Irish Oatmeal, Nairn’s and The Spice House have provided us with products for recipe creation and a giveaway for our readers. As always, all opinions are my own.

Welcome to #AppleWeek! Our apple loving group of food bloggers have put together a week of fabulous recipes along with a generous giveaway from our sponsors!
Stop back every day for a new apple recipe roundup! Try new sweet and savory apple dishes. Sneak peek of my contributions to #AppleWeek !

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Cheesy Chili Butter Beef Sliders

This post is sponsored by Certified Angus Beef® Brand in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
Cheesy Chili Beef Sliders
Cheesy Chili Butter Beef Sliders serve some for the big game or any time! Tender sirloin steak, spinach and roasted red peppers topped with a chili garlic cream cheese and butter spread.

It’s time for the game and everyone’s hungry! Finger food is always within reach.
Cheesy Chili Beef Sliders
My guy will invite some buddies over to watch the game and share some grub and a brew or two.
I’m all in for the food!
Football gives me a chance to get my sliders game on. Like this help yourself spread.
Slider bar
For today’s game, I made Cheesy Chili Butter Beef Sliders.
Cheesy Chili Beef Sliders
I use Certified Angus Beef® Brand sirloin steaks. These steaks always grill up juicy and delicious. Sliced beef for sliders needs to be tender. If you chose steak over luncheon roast beef you’re my kind of slider builder!
No one wants a dry sandwich. You won’t have that problem if you start with Certified Angus Beef® Brand steaks. I added to that deliciousness with a simple cream cheese and butter spread.
Cheesy Chili Beef Sliders

Cheesy Chili Butter Beef Sliders

Cheesy Chili Butter Beef Sliders

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 12 sandwiches

Serving Size: 1 each

Cheesy Chili Butter Beef Sliders

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) sirloin steak (I use Certified Angus Beef® Brand)
  • 12 slider rolls
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus oil for grilling
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • spread
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Grill steak to desired doneness. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Saute spinach in oil until wilted.
  • spread
  • Cream together cream cheese, butter, salt, chili, garlic and onion powders. Set aside.
  • Assemble sandwiches and serve.
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Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks #PumpkinWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with PumpkinWeek . I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
Enjoy Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks alone as a snack or lunch or with your favorite soup. Cheddar cheese with pumpkin cream cheese, lightly grilled.
Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks
Welcome to day 5 of #PumpkinWeek ! Our pumpkin loving group has been sharing our best pumpkin recipes all week! Follow the hashtag, #PumpkinWeek on social media for more great recipes!
Grilled cheese and soup weather is just around the corner. But then, so is pumpkin season. So why not combine the two?
I admit that Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks sound a bit weird. Once you try pumpkin and cheese together you will wonder where this combo has been all your life!
I mix a bit of cream cheese with pumpkin puree for the filling. Don’t hold back on flavor by using process cheese food. Only real cheddar will do like Cabot Sharp!
Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks

Paired with my Spicy Pumpkin Soup it’s a win, win!

Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks

Here’s the recipe and don’t leave without entering our fantastic giveaway at the end of this post! Click HERE for prize list.

Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks

Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks

 

Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 1 sandwich

Serving Size: 1 each

Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks

Ingredients

  • 2 thick slices of your favorite bread
  • 2 ounces Sharp Cheddar, thinly sliced (I use Cabot Cheese)
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread. Place open-faced on hot griddle pan.
  • Mix together pumpkin and cream cheese. Spread on bread. Arrange cheddar slices on top. Grill until lightly browned and cheese has melted.
  • Cool slightly before cutting into sticks.
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Here are today’s #PumpkinWeek recipes! Thank you Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from and A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting our event!

 

Beverages:

Pumpkin Juice from House of Nash Eats
Pumpkin Old Fashioned from The Redhead Baker
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake from The Beard and The Baker

Savory:

Black Futsu Pumpkin Pizza from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake from Hezzi-D’s books and Cooks
Ham & Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin Rolls from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
Mincemeat Pumpkin Pie from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
Pumpkin Seafood Curry from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Pumpkin Cheddar Ale Soup from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Pumpkin Pepper Jack Macaroni and Cheese from Cooking with Carlee
Pumpkin Ravioli (Tortelli di Zucca) from Caroline’s Cooking
Pumpkin Sausage Penne Pasta from Jonesin’ For Taste

Baked Goods & Desserts:

Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Chocolate Truffle Pumpkin Pound Cake from Family Around the Table
Easy Healthy Pumpkin Muffins from Everyday Eileen
No Bake Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie from Eat Move Make
Pumpkin Bacon Waffles with Cinnamon Syrup from For the Love of Food
Pumpkin Caramel Scones from Cookaholic Wife
Pumpkin Chia Pudding from April Golightly
Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Bars from Who Needs A Cape?
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins from The Crumby Kitchen
Pumpkin Chocolate Donuts from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting from Daily Dish Recipes
Pumpkin French Toast from Seduction In The Kitchen
Pumpkin Fudge from Sweet Beginnings
Pumpkin White Chocolate Lava Cakes from The Spiffy Cookie
Pumpkin Pecan Pie Layer Cake from Love and Confections
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Dip from Hardly A Goddess
Pumpkin Pie Krispie Treats from The Mandatory Mooch
Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts from Platter Talk

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Spicy Pumpkin Soup #PumpkinWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with PumpkinWeek . I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Spicy Pumpkin Soup blends fall spices with a bit of heat. Yogurt cools it down for an amazing taste!
Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Welcome to day four of #PumpkinWeek ! Our pumpkin loving bloggers have cooked up a delicious array of recipes to share with you! Follow the hashtag #PumpkinWeek to get in on all the fun!
Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!
If you love pumpkin you need to try this soup. My Spicy Pumpkin Soup has a delicate balance of flavors. Chili powder, cinnamon, smoked paprika add the warmth. Cayenne kicks in a bit of heat. Cabot plain yogurt tames the taste, just right! I also make this with Cabot Vanilla Bean yogurt. Vanilla is wonderful for balancing flavors. The subtle sweetness adds the right touch to the mix!
Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Here’s the recipe and don’t leave without entering our fantastic giveaway at the end of this post! Click HERE for prize list.

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 3 cups

Serving Size: 1 cup

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups yogurt divided
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup pepitas

Instructions

  • Whisk together pumpkin, 1 cup yogurt, milk, and spices in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Portion and top with remaining yogurt and pepitas.
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Here are today’s #PumpkinWeek recipes! Thank you Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from and A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting our event!

Beverages: 

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate from Sweet Beginnings

Savory:

Pumpkin Alfredo Stuffed Shells from The Crumby Kitchen
Pumpkin Joes from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Roasted Pumpkin Queso from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Spicy Pumpkin Soup from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Baked Goods & Desserts:

No Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream from Daily Dish Recipes
Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cookie Butter Filling from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Pumpkin Cheddar Biscuits from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins from Family Around the Table
Pumpkin Crumb Bread from The Nifty Foodie
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream from The Redhead Baker
Pumpkin Pudding with Sour Cream Vanilla Topping from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Pumpkin Spice Dessert Hummus from For the Love of Food
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Recipe from April Golightly

Did you miss day one, two or three of Pumpkin Week? Get the scoop by following the hashtag, #PumpkinWeek on social media and visit our Pinterest board for #PumpkinWeek posts and inspiration here!

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