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April 7, 2026
Cortney LaCorte
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BILL’s OLIVE DIP ?

Olive Lovers – this is for us! My father in law, Bill, made this last summer AND I COULD NOT STOP EATING IT. It doesn’t get easier or more delicious than this. Thanks, Bill! We love ya ??

INGREDIENTS:
9 ounce jar green pimento olives, diced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Mayo
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive brine from jar of olives

DIRECTIONS:
Stir everything together in a bowl. Then cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Garnish with a few whole olives and serve with your favorite crackers.

Enjoy!

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Cortney LaCorte

Cortney LaCorte is the creator of CheeseGal, a food and entertaining blog born in her Nashville kitchen that celebrates cheese, charcuterie and joyful gatherings

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If dinner has to happen but I refuse to dirty every pan in my kitchen... this one-pot chicken & orzo is the answer. It’s packed with artichokes, olives, feta, fresh herbs, and so much flavor (thanks to Knorr Granulated Chicken Bouillon). 

Save this one for the next “what’s for dinner?” emergency. ✨

INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon Knorr Granulated Chicken Bouillon 
3 tablespoons olive oil
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken broth
8 ounces orzo (1¼ cups)
½ cup pitted green olives, coarsely chopped
½ cup finely chopped dill or parsley, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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How do you prefer your marg?? On the rocks or frozen?!

INGREDIENTS:
1 bottle of Rosé
10 ounces blanco tequila
8 ounces lime juice 
6-8 ounces agave syrup (taste as you go to get it where you like it!)

DIRECTIONS:
Add rosé and tequila into a pitcher. Stir together lime juice and agave syrup, then add into the pitcher. Throw in some ice, then stir again. Rim your glasses with agave and sugar (or salt if you prefer.) Pour into prepared glasses and enjoy!
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