Appetizers

Italian Nachos

My friend Tom loves nachos – I’m tellin’ ya – he absolutely ADORES nachos. He described these Italian Nachos to me one day and I knew I had to try […]

Appetizers

Cooking & Baking with Honey

Featuring Debbie’s Honeybees It was a complete surprise when my husband and I received a precious gift of honey from Debbie who has a horse ranch and also keeps bees. […]

Appetizers

Pancetta Poppers – Petite Bite Sized Puff Pastry with Brie, Crispy Pancetta and Honey Drizzle

Well…yet another incredibly easy appetizer to make with one of […]

Appetizers

Black-Eyed Pea & Black Bean Tropical Salsa

I’m always up for a refreshing salsa that’s a little […]

Appetizers

Greek Layered Dip

I’m having trouble finding words to describe how much I love this Layered Greek Dip. I’m snacking on this as I type. I first tried it a few years ago […]

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Tips for the Perfectly Toasted Kale Chip

My sincere thanks to 10 year old Brenden for inspiring me to try baked kale chips. Brenden made these for his brothers and mom & dad. They devoured the whole […]

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Roasted Butternut Squash Wrapped in Bacon with a Sage Infused Maple Syrup Glaze

If you’re ever interested in a sure hit – an […]

Appetizers

Green Apple & Brie Quesadillas with Jalapeño Preserves

Have you ever thought about a quesadilla as an elegant […]

Appetizers

2015 Golden Globes Cocktail Party

May I introduce the lovely and talented Guest Blogger Karen Kennedy We had fun with this project and I will definitely be inviting her back. If you’re so inclined, click […]

Appetizers

Crispy Fried Zucchini Sticks

I really do have salad recipes coming up, I promise you. But this is technically a vegetable, right? This falls under the category of OMG decadent and tasty, but probably […]

Appetizers

Chevys Zesty Queso Dip

I ask my boys, how does queso sound? They look at me thinking I might have been hit on the head. When have they never wanted queso? Ever. This is […]

Appetizers

Light and Crispy Oven Baked Eggrolls

Here is a tag along post for the Gyoza recipe I posted earlier today. I froze the left over meat mixture and pulled it out a few weeks later to […]

Appetizers

Best Ever Gyoza or “Pot Stickers” with Savory Pork, Ginger & Cabbage

My Gyoza Journey: If I were to think of a […]

Appetizers

Old Chicago Sicilian Pizza Rolls

Ok. This is a knock-out copy cat recipe for Old Chicago Sicilian Rolls. Years ago I remember these being an incredible bite during a late-night baseball dinner at this restaurant. […]

Appetizers

Roasted Sweet & Spicy Party Nuts

These sweet & spicy nuts are incredible, easy and delicious. The perfect nibble to make ahead of time and pull out when it’s party time. (also included is a tartlet […]

Appetizers

Korean Philly Cheese Steak Eggrolls

You heard me right. Korean Philly Cheese Steak Eggrolls. I was knocking around in my kitchen a few weekends ago and the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives was on TV. […]

Appetizers

Golden Brown Parmesan Toasts

Otherwise known as a “Cuppa Cuppa”. This is the perfect nibble for that happy hour guest. Years ago, more than a decade probably – Kristen introduced me to the ‘Cuppa […]

Appetizers

Roasted Prosciutto Asparagus Bundles with Balsamic Glaze

These gorgeous bundles are as easy to make as […]

Appetizers

Brie with Raspberry Jalapeño Jelly Baked in Puff Pastry

Someone come save me from this brie. Please, I’m begging […]

Appetizers

Perfect Pinterest Pizza Pockets

Put these on your game-day menu. Yummy, versatile and super easy. Fill these store bought biscuits with ham & cheese, pulled BBQ pork or your favorite pizza fillings. Brush […]

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Appetizers

Italian Nachos

Cooking & Baking with Honey

Pancetta Poppers – Petite Bite Sized Puff Pastry with Brie, Crispy Pancetta and Honey Drizzle

Black-Eyed Pea & Black Bean Tropical Salsa

Greek Layered Dip

Tips for the Perfectly Toasted Kale Chip

Roasted Butternut Squash Wrapped in Bacon with a Sage Infused Maple Syrup Glaze

Green Apple & Brie Quesadillas with Jalapeño Preserves

2015 Golden Globes Cocktail Party

Crispy Fried Zucchini Sticks

Chevys Zesty Queso Dip

Light and Crispy Oven Baked Eggrolls

Best Ever Gyoza or “Pot Stickers” with Savory Pork, Ginger & Cabbage

Old Chicago Sicilian Pizza Rolls

Roasted Sweet & Spicy Party Nuts

Korean Philly Cheese Steak Eggrolls

Golden Brown Parmesan Toasts

Roasted Prosciutto Asparagus Bundles with Balsamic Glaze

Brie with Raspberry Jalapeño Jelly Baked in Puff Pastry

Perfect Pinterest Pizza Pockets