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This is PART 7 of my budget series, which I’m hoping helps you host with budgeting in mind. Check out my highlights to see the others.

This cost $32 and there were leftovers to fill more up as they get eaten. It’s great for serving a crowd or having the whole family graze on for your (hopefully lazy) days over the holidays.

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This is PART 7 of my budget series, which I’m hoping helps you host with budgeting in mind. Check out my highlights to see the others. This cost $32 and there were leftovers to fill more up as they get eaten. It’s great for serving a crowd or having the whole family graze on for your (hopefully lazy) days over the holidays. LTKGiftGuide LTKHoliday

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Ingredients
* 5 Brie bites
* 4 oz mozzarella balls (Ciliegine)
* 4-5 oz dill Havarti cubed
* 3 salami rosettes (check out my tutorial)
* 2 oz Kalamata olives pitted
* 3-4 oz Castelvetrano olives
* 2 oz pepperoncini
* 2 oz peppadew peppers
* Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
* Crackers or crostini for serving
Instructions
* Using the edge of a round board as a guide, space the brie bites, mozzarella balls, and cubed cheese out in a circle. 
* Evenly distribute olives, pepperoncini, and peppadews between (and on top of) the cheeses. Place the salami rosettes (I like to do two on the bottom and one on top) and garnish with rosemary sprigs to help define the wreath shape. 
* Serve with crackers or crostini and enjoy!

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Brie Brulee

Ingredients
CHEESE
* Brie
* Humboldt Fog
PRODUCE
* Raspberries
* Figs
* Persimmon
* Blueberries
* Strawberries
CARBS
* Crostinis
* Crackers
ACCOUTREMENTS
* Pecans
* Walnuts
* Fresh Sage
* Dried Citrus
FOR BRÛLÉE
* Sugar

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Whether or not the weather outside is frightful, this snowman cheese ball is so very delightful! Bring this adorable app to your holiday party or serve it at home for a festive winter-themed snack. The best part is that it’s super easy! All you have to do is mix up all the cheesy, herby goodness and turn it into the perfect snowperson!

Ingredients
* 16 oz cream cheese softened
* 2 cups Italian cheese blend (SEE NOTE at bottom)
* 1 tsp minced chives
* 1/2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
* 1/4 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
* 1/8 tsp garlic powder
* 2 cups grated Parmesan
* Black peppercorns for garnish
* Baby carrots for serving
* Crackers for serving

Instructions
* In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Italian cheese blend, chives, parsley, rosemary, and garlic powder. 
* Push the cheese into the center of the bowl and form into a ball. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight. 
* Separate the chilled mixture into two pieces, one bigger than the other. Use your hands to roll them into balls. (Pro tip: Use the plastic wrap while shaping the cheese for less mess and a smoother shape!) Place the Parmesan in a bowl. Working one at a time, roll the cheese balls in the Parmesan (or pat the cheese onto the cheese). 
* Stack the smaller ball on top of the bigger ball. Push the cloves into the cheese balls to make your snowman’s face and buttons. Cut one baby carrot into a small triangle and push into the snowman’s face as a nose. 
* Serve on a platter with crackers and carrots on the side. 
* NOTE: If a bag of Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend is unavailable, here is a mix, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup shredded parmesan, ¼ cup shredded asiago, ¼ cup shredded fontina, ¼ cup shredded provolone. 
https://ainttooproudtomeg.com/snowman-cheese-ball/

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Christmas App Idea

Ingredients
* 10 oz cold cream cheese
* 1/2 oz cold sour cream
* 2 oz blue cheese
* 1 oz gin plus more for marinating
* 1 oz olive brine plus more for marinating
* 8 oz martini olives halved
* Kosher salt
* 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
* In a small bowl, combine the olives, olive oil, a splash of gin, and a splash of olive brine. Toss to combine and marinate until ready to serve. 
* In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, blue cheese, gin, olive brine, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy (it’s okay if some blue cheese chunks remain). 
* Transfer the dip to a serving plate or shallow bowl and spread into an even layer. Top with the marinated olives and spoon over as much marinade as you like. Serve immediately. 

https://ainttooproudtomeg.com/dirty-martini-dip-with-olives/

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Brie Brulee

Ingredients
CHEESE
* Brie
* Humboldt Fog
PRODUCE
* Raspberries
* Figs
* Persimmon
* Blueberries
* Strawberries
CARBS
* Crostinis
* Crackers
ACCOUTREMENTS
* Pecans
* Walnuts
* Fresh Sage
* Dried Citrus
FOR BRÛLÉE
* Sugar

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Christmas App Idea

Ingredients
* 16 oz cream cheese softened
* 6 oz Grand Cru grated
* 1 1-oz packet dry onion soup mix
* 1/3 cup sliced almonds
* 6 cherry tomatoes halved
* 1/2 cup parsley chopped
* Crackers for serving

Instructions
* In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and soup mix until fully combined. Add Grand Cru cheese and stir to combine. 
* Using your hands and/or a rubber spatula shape the mixture into a cone, pointy end up. Top with parsley and use plastic wrap to gently press onto the cheese. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 
* When ready to serve, let tree stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Press tomatoes and almonds into the cheese to decorate. before serving. 
* Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy! 
https://ainttooproudtomeg.com/holiday-christmas-tree-cheese-ball/

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Christmas App Idea

Ingredients
* Brie bites
* Dill havarti cubed
* Salami rosettes (check out my tutorial here!)
* Kalamata olives pitted
* Castelvetrano olives pitted
* Pepperoncini
* Peppadew peppers
* Mozzarella balls
* Rosemary sprigs for garnish
* Crackers for serving

Instructions
* Using round edges of a dinner platter or round board as a guide, space the brie bites and cubed cheese out in a circle. 
* Evenly distribute the salami rosettes, olives, pepperoncini, and peppadews between the cheeses. Space out the mozzarella balls on top of the wreath. 
* Garnish with rosemary sprigs to help define the wreath shape. 
* Serve with crackers and enjoy! 

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Brie Brulee

Ingredients
CHEESE
* Brie
* Humboldt Fog
PRODUCE
* Raspberries
* Figs
* Persimmon
* Blueberries
* Strawberries
CARBS
* Crostinis
* Crackers
ACCOUTREMENTS
* Pecans
* Walnuts
* Fresh Sage
* Dried Citrus
FOR BRÛLÉE
* Sugar

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Christmas App Idea

Ingredients
* 24-30 powdered or glazed donut holes
* Assorted fillings: strawberry jam, Nutella, lemon curd, cream cheese, caramel
* Assorted toppings: powdered sugar, sprinkles, chopped nuts
Instructions
* Arrange bowls of toppings neatly on the board. 
* Place donuts on the board, making distinct piles of each type of donut. 
* Fill food-safe syringes or squeeze bottles with jams or fillings of your choice. 
* Invite guests to inject, dip, and decorate their own sufganiyot. 

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Christmas App Idea

Ingredients
* 10 oz cold cream cheese
* 1/2 oz cold sour cream
* 2 oz blue cheese
* 1 oz gin plus more for marinating
* 1 oz olive brine plus more for marinating
* 8 oz martini olives halved
* Kosher salt
* 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
* In a small bowl, combine the olives, olive oil, a splash of gin, and a splash of olive brine. Toss to combine and marinate until ready to serve. 
* In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, blue cheese, gin, olive brine, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy (it’s okay if some blue cheese chunks remain). 
* Transfer the dip to a serving plate or shallow bowl and spread into an even layer. Top with the marinated olives and spoon over as much marinade as you like. Serve immediately. 

https://ainttooproudtomeg.com/dirty-martini-dip-with-olives/

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Whether or not the weather outside is frightful, this snowman cheese ball is so very delightful! Bring this adorable app to your holiday party or serve it at home for a festive winter-themed snack. The best part is that it’s super easy! All you have to do is mix up all the cheesy, herby goodness and turn it into the perfect snowperson!

Ingredients
* 16 oz cream cheese softened
* 2 cups Italian cheese blend (SEE NOTE at bottom)
* 1 tsp minced chives
* 1/2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
* 1/4 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
* 1/8 tsp garlic powder
* 2 cups grated Parmesan
* Black peppercorns for garnish
* Baby carrots for serving
* Crackers for serving

Instructions
* In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Italian cheese blend, chives, parsley, rosemary, and garlic powder. 
* Push the cheese into the center of the bowl and form into a ball. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight. 
* Separate the chilled mixture into two pieces, one bigger than the other. Use your hands to roll them into balls. (Pro tip: Use the plastic wrap while shaping the cheese for less mess and a smoother shape!) Place the Parmesan in a bowl. Working one at a time, roll the cheese balls in the Parmesan (or pat the cheese onto the cheese). 
* Stack the smaller ball on top of the bigger ball. Push the cloves into the cheese balls to make your snowman’s face and buttons. Cut one baby carrot into a small triangle and push into the snowman’s face as a nose. 
* Serve on a platter with crackers and carrots on the side. 
* NOTE: If a bag of Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend is unavailable, here is a mix, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup shredded parmesan, ¼ cup shredded asiago, ¼ cup shredded fontina, ¼ cup shredded provolone. 
https://ainttooproudtomeg.com/snowman-cheese-ball/

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Christmas App Idea

Ingredients
* 16 oz cream cheese softened
* 6 oz Grand Cru grated
* 1 1-oz packet dry onion soup mix
* 1/3 cup sliced almonds
* 6 cherry tomatoes halved
* 1/2 cup parsley chopped
* Crackers for serving

Instructions
* In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and soup mix until fully combined. Add Grand Cru cheese and stir to combine. 
* Using your hands and/or a rubber spatula shape the mixture into a cone, pointy end up. Top with parsley and use plastic wrap to gently press onto the cheese. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 
* When ready to serve, let tree stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Press tomatoes and almonds into the cheese to decorate. before serving. 
* Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy! 
https://ainttooproudtomeg.com/holiday-christmas-tree-cheese-ball/

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Brie Brulee

Ingredients
CHEESE
* Brie
* Humboldt Fog
PRODUCE
* Raspberries
* Figs
* Persimmon
* Blueberries
* Strawberries
CARBS
* Crostinis
* Crackers
ACCOUTREMENTS
* Pecans
* Walnuts
* Fresh Sage
* Dried Citrus
FOR BRÛLÉE
* Sugar

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHoliday #LTKHome

Christmas App Idea

Ingredients
* Brie bites
* Dill havarti cubed
* Salami rosettes (check out my tutorial here!)
* Kalamata olives pitted
* Castelvetrano olives pitted
* Pepperoncini
* Peppadew peppers
* Mozzarella balls
* Rosemary sprigs for garnish
* Crackers for serving

Instructions
* Using round edges of a dinner platter or round board as a guide, space the brie bites and cubed cheese out in a circle. 
* Evenly distribute the salami rosettes, olives, pepperoncini, and peppadews between the cheeses. Space out the mozzarella balls on top of the wreath. 
* Garnish with rosemary sprigs to help define the wreath shape. 
* Serve with crackers and enjoy! 

#LTKHoliday #LTKSeasonal #LTKHome

Christmas App Idea

Ingredients
* 24-30 powdered or glazed donut holes
* Assorted fillings: strawberry jam, Nutella, lemon curd, cream cheese, caramel
* Assorted toppings: powdered sugar, sprinkles, chopped nuts
Instructions
* Arrange bowls of toppings neatly on the board. 
* Place donuts on the board, making distinct piles of each type of donut. 
* Fill food-safe syringes or squeeze bottles with jams or fillings of your choice. 
* Invite guests to inject, dip, and decorate their own sufganiyot. 

#LTKHoliday #LTKSeasonal #LTKHome

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