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A Spud Bar is a fun and filling concept for a game night, sports night or birthday gathering!  Use heated cast iron and grill pans to go from oven/grill straight to the table.  Showcase many versions of potato bliss… fries, wedges, skins, baked, twice baked, mashed, tots!  Spice up the ketchup, sour cream, mustard, and other dipping sauces and even think about including bleu cheese crumbles and ranch dressing beside your bacon, jalapeno, chives and cheese toppers.  With the anchor of the main course plus selections of bottled beer, this bar is the finishing touch.

Planning a casual event?  Anchor the bar with hamburgers and hotdogs and display idea cards around the table detailing creative ways to compile a mouthwatering burger or hotdog.  Want the main course more substantial?  Throw steaks on the grill for a classic meat and potatoes!

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Warm, gooey, delish!  As we draw closer to the summer event season, our team is always excited to be inspired by new ways to experience traditional tastes.  And a chocolate chip, pecan cookie deep dish is perfect!  Chocolate cookies are such a staple so when you add pecans and convert it to a deep dish, it cements it’s timeless appeal.  Most prepared cookie doughs will work or, if you prefer to make it from scratch, we have included a link to the Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chunk recipe from 6 Buttersweets. Add a scoop of ice cream… and it’s the perfect summer guest at any birthday or dinner party!