Friends… I’m going to admit, this time of year is hard for me. I am one of those people who tends to say yes and overcommit to way too much, and then I’m a grouchy bear when I should really be joyful and happy. I LOVE this time of year… love love love it. I get so angry with myself when I over complicate the season by putting so much pressure on myself to get it all done! That’s ridiculous and not a good way to celebrate the holidays!

I am excited to say that this year, in The Doyle household, we are focusing on keeping things simple. We aren’t going to say yes to every event, party, opportunity that comes along. Instead, we are going to practice the art of living simply… and I really do believe it is an art! Simplicity is not something that comes naturally to many of us!…

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You might recall the Sweet Potato Casserole Bites I made awhile back, using Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs. Well, I’m at it again, but this time using Alexia’s Onion Rings!…

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When I say “Game Day” you all know what I mean, right? It’s football time!!

Game day extends past one day at our house to pretty much any day football is on. Some days friends or family join us in front of the TV (us meaning my husband and son) other days its just us. Either way, the best part about game day for me is the food!

You know who makes game day food pretty great? Alexia foods. Remember them? I worked with Alexia last year on a recipe challenge to create a new fry flavor. I’m excited to share that I’m working with them again and will be using some of their products over the next several months to make meal time and game time easier!

(In addition to their popular varieties of fries, Alexia also has a great lineup of appetizers and artisan breads. Make sure to check out all their products on their webpage!)

Things are always a little nutty around our house and because of that,  I am a huge fan of products that can make my life a little easier. For our most recent game day watching, I used Alexia Sweet Potato bites to re-invent sweet potato casserole, in a bite sized form. Super simple to make and a delicious appetizer to pass around during the game, Sweet Potato Casserole Bites are a fun bite sized app sure to be a hit with game day fans.

Here’s a little video and the recipe is below, so I hope you’ll check it out. Before that though, I have a great giveaway going on from Alexia that I think you’ll love. My friends at Alexia Foods have offered to give a fantastic Tastemaker Kit to one lucky Dine & Dish Reader. Included in the kit is:

• 1 wooden tray with 3 white bowls for your favorite fry dips
• 1 black Alexia apron
• 1 Alexia egg timer
• 1 set of Alexia wine charms
• Coupons for some of my favorite Alexia products!

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Sweet Potato Casserole Bites

A sweet little game day appetizer using Alexia Sweet Potato Bites.

Ingredients

• 1/2 package Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 sweet onion coarsely chopped
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows equal to number of sweet potato bites
• Kosher Salt to taste

Instructions

• Bake Alexia Sweet Potato Bites according to package directions.
• While baking, heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add butter and melt.
• Stir in chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in brown sugar, cooking until onions are iridescent, soft and caramelized. Remove from heat.
• Thread a toothpick with one mini marshmallow, one chunk of caramelized onions and one Alexia Sweet Potato Bite. Arrange on a serving try. Sprinkle with Kosher Salt, to taste, and serve warm.

I’m happy to be a part of the blogger Tastemaker group with Alexia foods. I have been compensated for my participation and Alexia is providing the giveaway items. All opinions expressed are my own.

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The inspiration for these Kickin’ Barbecue Style French Fries comes from our favorite barbecue restaurant, Oklahoma Joe’s. They have the most amazing fries which are tossed with their rib rub. My husband makes some pretty awesome ribs with his own special rub, so I decided to take some elements of his rib rub to create a seasoning mix for some fries.

The end result are some julienne cut fries made with Idaho russet potatoes. A zesty kick, a hint of sweet and full of flavor, these fries are so addicting. I hope you enjoy them!

Keep an eye on Alexia Foods for updates on all the submissions for the Reinvent a Classic Fry Challenge.

Kickin’ Barbecue Style French Fries Recipe

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Alexia Fry Challenge - Kickin' Barbecue Style French Fries

Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fries Julienne style made from Idaho Russet Potatoes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

• Whisk together all seasonings in a small bowl.
• Place cut potatoes in a large Ziploc bag. Drizzle with olive oil.
• Pour seasoning mixture over top and seal tightly. Shake until seasoning mixture is distributed evenly throughout and fries are covered.
• Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes or until crispy.

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