Appetizers

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! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies 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 …

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 …

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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 …

This brie apple and honey crostini appetizer looks so elegant but takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. With the holidays here and many parties on your calendar, I figured I would share with you some of my all-time favorite appetizers. This is a brand new one to me that I discovered this year, but …

These everything seasoned cocktail weenies are so easy to make. They make the perfect holiday appetizer. A few months ago, I jumped on the Everything Bagel seasoning that can be found at Trader Joe’s. The only problem is we do not have a Trader Joe’s here, so I looked online at Amazon and found it. …

These Cranberry BBQ Weenies are the perfect party appetizer! If you are like me, when Thanksgiving comes and goes, you probably have a TON of leftover jellied cranberry sauce. I know I do. I stock up on it the couple of weeks before Thanksgiving (who can resist a .30 can of cranberry sauce?). Once I …

One of my hubby’s favorite snack is Ranch Style Oyster Crackers that have been baked in Ranch Dressing. These Ranch Style Oyster Crackers are THE BOMB! These crackers are simple and easy to make. I used olive oil this time, but in the past, I have used vegetable oil) and one packet of Hidden Valley …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AuthenticSalsaStyle #CollectiveBias This has been the wettest summer we have ever had on the planet. When the weather is like this, it makes it hard to do what I love — and that is entertain. However, I do …

  I have a bad snack habit. When I am busy, or working, or watching television, I want something to snack on. That is how I discovered this easy peasy recipe for Spicy Garlic Chickpeas.

This Easy 15 Minute Shrimp Ceviche will hit every craving button you have ever had. A couple of years ago when I went to San Francisco with Nutrish for our Advocate Group Meeting, they took us to this amazing cooking class where I was introduced to Shrimp Ceviche. Since that time, it has been in …

During the holidays my daughter experimented with several different versions of cheeseballs. She knew the flavor profile she was going for. It took her just a bit, but she soon discovered this delicious Jalapeno Bacon Ranch Cheeseball. Cream cheese is so versatile and you can add so many flavors to it — like my mini …

Learn how to make This easy 15 Minute Hot Corn Dip. Perfect recipe when you have friends over or you want a delicious and easy snack to make for yourself. I saw this amazing recipe one day while watching Trisha Yearwood on Food Network. She was fixing her yummy Hot Corn Dip, but it took …

These Jalapeno Cream Cheese Crescent rolls are so delicious and so easy to make.  Over the course of the last couple of weeks, Kayla and I have made some amazing little recipe snacks. She and I came up with the idea that we are going to start making all the things we pin and find online …

I love BBQ Lil’ Smokies! There are so many different ways you can fix these. I have used a recipe where I wrapped them in crescent rolls. I have wrapped them in bacon. And one of my all-time favorite ways to fix them is with grape jelly! It makes them have this delicious bbq taste–none …