This whipped feta dip is so delicious. It tastes great with chopped tomatoes, veggies, crackers, or even tortilla chips. It’s a quick and easy dip to make as a snack or to share with friends and family. I love making dips at my house. A lot of time when I am hungry, I will throw …
Appetizers
This Blackberry Basil Balsamic Brie with Sweetened Pecans is the perfect appetizer or snack when you want something that looks fancy, but is simple to make. Say the name of this recipe 4 times real fast! Yesterday, I got in a load of blackberries from a friend, so while I was gone to my hair …
Do you love homemade soft pretzels? Here’s an easy recipe you can make right from the comfort of your own home. I love homemade soft pretzels. Anytime I see the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel truck or we visit the mall, I have to get me a soft pretzel with cheese. Now that I know how to …
These Tik Tok Ranch Dill Pickles are amazing and the only way I am eating them from here on out. One of my favorite things to do lately is watch all the recipes on Tik Tok that either go viral, or that people love to try out. The latest craze are these Tik Tok Ranch …
Want a fun and easy potato recipe to add to your arsenal? Check out these Spicy Oven Potato Wedges. They are simple and easy to make and everyone will rave about them. These days, I am all about easy recipes to feed my family. I love flavor but I hate spending hours in the kitchen. …
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries happens to be one of my favorite fresh strawberries recipe. These are stuffed with a cream cheese filling and sprinkled with graham crackers. Perfect for a crowd, or a night of snacking for yourself. I love making dainty desserts that take no time at all but taste so fresh and so amazing. That is what I …
This Spinach and Artichoke Dip is hot, delicious, and full of amazing flavor. It is simple and easy to make and is perfect for snack time by yourself or to share with friends and family. I am a big fan of spinach and artichoke dip. I had my first taste of it at a women’s …
These simple taco tortilla rollups are the perfect party appetizer or — you can serve them for a light dinner with chips and salsa. Either way, they will become a new favorite treat among your family members. Anytime I have a party or I am asked to cater an event, I always make sure to …
Love hummus? You will love this Everything Bagel Hummus that is simple to make. The best part is that there is no tahini paste in this hummus at all. One of my favorite snacks is hummus. I never buy it at the store though because it can get pretty expensive. I started making it homemade …
Need an easy low carb snack? This Lemon Hummus is delicious and there is no tahini in it! I have just recently started liking hummus. Kayla and I love making this delicious Cilantro Jalapeno hummus that is our go-to recipe, but now that I have this lemon one, I love it just as much. This post …
Learn how to make those delicious restaurant style homemade potato skins that are so delicious! Easy to make and your family will thank you a ton for learning how to make these. This recipe was originally published on December 22, 2009 and has been recently updated with video and new photos. The great thing about …
Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls are made using leftover Mac and cheese from your Thanksgiving dinner. I don’t know about you but I think I love Thanksgiving leftovers more than I love the actual Thanksgiving dinner. In my house, we always take the leftovers and turn them into new recipes — like this one! …
This delicious cranberry jalapeño dip is so crazy delicious. You can eat it on a cracker, with veggies, pretzels, chips and more. It takes no time to make and is perfect for holiday get-togethers. Cranberries are always in abundance at our house during the holiday season. They have a beautiful deep red color, taste delicious …
This recipe for Hot and Spicy Pot Stickers comes from the cookbook, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard. I was sent the cookbook to review and all opinions listed are 100% my own. I love getting in new cookbooks to check out. Tieghan Gerard from Half Baked Harvest has a new book Super …
This easy whipped ricotta dip makes the perfect snack. Top toast, use veggies or crackers and get to snacking with this awesome dip. Kayla and I have been in the food experimenting stage lately. Last week we made our own homemade ricotta cheese and it turned out amazing. The flavor was better than any store-bought …
This easy Valentine Smores trail mix comes together quickly and tastes just like having a Smores over an open campfire. Simple and easy recipes are my jam these days. I am not into anything that takes a long time to make, and this Valentine’s Smores Trail Mix is the perfect recipe that fits the simple …
If you have leftover risotto, you can make these Pepper Jack Arancini (which is really just cheesy rice balls). When Kayla and I ate one day at an Italian restaurant, we ordered an appetizer of Arancini — which if you are not familiar with that name, it is rice that has been mixed with cheese …
If you are in the search for easy appetizers to make for your next get together, no worries. Here is a great list of some of the best appetizers I have found on the Internet. Some are healthy and some are very indulgent, and then there are those that fall at the in-between level. We …
Looking for a quick and easy appetizer? 3 ingredient bbq meatballs will fit the bill! Made in your slow cooker which means hands-free cooking for you! During the holidays, or anytime we have a potluck or a party to go to, I am always asked to bring one particular thing — my 3 ingredient BBQ …
This classic sausage balls recipe is perfect for any holiday get together you attend. They take no time to prepare and are always a hit! My all-time favorite Christmas present every year is sausage balls ( you can be my best friend too! Just make me some and send them to me–haha). From the moment I met …
These praline pecans are some of the easiest snacks you will ever make. Store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks. One of my all-time favorite candies at Christmas is Praline Pecans. I love making these all times of the year, but during the holidays, these are perfect for gift baskets, appetizers …
This post and recipe for my Coffin Fondue Dippers were created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! Some of the sponsor companies sent me samples but as always opinions are 100% mine. Anytime I can make a quick and easy snack board for friends and family or get-togethers I am all about it. This one came together so easily …
If you are headed out to your favorite football game this week, why not bring along this delicious pumpkin pie dip to share with your friends and family. It is the ultimate game day food — full of pumpkin flavor that can be used for dipping apples and my favorite – gingersnap cookies.
These Easy Cheesy Meatball Bites are the perfect appetizer to serve your guests. They are simple and easy and ready in under 30 minutes. One of my favorite dishes on the planet is pizza and then a close second is pasta. What if I told you that this appetizer for Cheesy Meatball Bites was the perfect …
This herbed ricotta toast with sauteed tomatoes is absolutely easy and delicious. It’s so filling that you can eat this as a meal! Our herb garden is really kicking into high gear lately! We have so much fresh dill, basil, parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage, chives, and more that we are having to find yummy recipes …
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of McCain Foods. The opinions and text are all mine. #MyMcCainPotatoes #CollectiveBias Nothing gets our blood pumping more than the big game days that happen during March and April. Our family happens to be huge basketball fans and when it’s that time of the year, …
If you need a great game day appetizer, my piña colada fruit dip will fit the bill. It’s lighter in flavor and great with different berries and fruit. This recipe only takes 15 minutes to make and all of your friends and family will rave about the flavor. If you know anything about me, you …
Phyllo Fruit Cups are so easy to make that you will want to make them again and again and again. I love phyllo dough when it comes to making quick and easy appetizers. This summer, the grocery store had these in the frozen section and they were pre-cooked and ready to use and on markdown …
These pizza pinwheels are some of my favorite appetizers to make during the holidays. During the holidays, we do a lot of party planning and hosting, so I make so many appetizers. I try to create appetizers that don’t take very long to make, which is how I came up with these pizza pinwheels. 3 …
If you want a great salsa, my pineapple salsa is AMAZING! I love when I can find recipes that I truly fall madly in love with, the kind I cannot stop eating. And that is what I get when I make this pineapple salsa. The fresh taste of pineapple mixed with cilantro, lime juice, and …