One of the toughest parts of the holidays for some is not being able to enjoy all of the delicious food. However, these 25 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Recipes are a great solution for your holiday menus. From remakes of traditional holiday dishes to new desserts and appetizers, this list has tons of great low-carb or sugar-free recipesRead More
Jalapeno Popper Crescent Ring
This Jalapeno Popper Crescent Ring recipe makes a delicious appetizer any time of year! Party season has begun! The period from Halloween to New Year’s Day is filled with so many holiday parties and family get gatherings. Because holiday dinners are a little more involved, I like to keep my appetizers simple. For some casual parties,Read More
Spicy Lamb Sausage Stuffed Garden Peppers
Having a home garden is one of the best ways to have access to fresh, organic, and delicious vegetables. These Spicy Lamb Sausage Stuffed Garden Peppers are a good example of what to do with a bounty of your garden peppers. This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and the peppers can be deep fried laterRead More
Broiled Zucchini Pizza Bites
This broiled zucchini pizza bites recipe is a delicious way to use up your zucchini from the garden! My kids will eat anything if I make a pizza flavored version of it. And I’ll be honest, I have milked this weakness of my kids to get them to eat more vegetables. I have even usedRead More
Sweet Buffalo Dip
I have a confession to make- I have a childish side that insists that I have a dip for nearly everything I eat from meat to veggies. Is that a childish thing? I love most foods even more with some kind of creamy or chunky dip infusing extra flavor into it. If it has aRead More
Savory Apple Pizza
Apples are one of my favorite fall flavors and I especially love to make recipes that are more savory with apples like this Savory Apple Pizza. The apples are caramelized with onion and paired with black forest ham for a sweet and salty combination. It makes a great dinner or appetizer! Savory Apple PizzaRead More
Chicken Tortilla Cups
Here is another easy, quick and delicious family food friendly idea. Around our house we love food with Mexican flair. So, I took soft flour tortillas stuffed the into a cupcake dish and created something my boys called, AWESOME! Now that’s a ringing endorsement if ever there was one. Chicken Tortilla Cups Recipe Ingredients: 6Read More
Herb Roasted Red Potato Wedges
I have never been a huge fan of French fries, but I love roasted potato wedges. Unfortunately my youngest son is still in the “French Fries are a food group” phase of life, so he is always angling for fries. I find myself convincing him to try other potato dishes by calling them a version ofRead More
Jalapeno Popper Casserole
I wanted to create an epic side dish for a Game Day Party. I combined the elements of a casserole and a dip together to create this Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe. I took my Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe and altered it a bit and then layered it over tater tots to create an incredibly delicious andRead More
50 Favorite Party Appetizer Recipes
Whether you are attending or hosting a party this holiday season, these 50 Decadent Appetizer Recipes are perfect for your menu! Whip up a simple salad, puff, pastry, dip or meatball with one of these elegant recipes. Not only do we have great finger foods and dips, we have hearty bites with your favorite cheese,Read More
Easy Loaded Bean Dip + 15 Easy Appetizers
The holiday season is crazy enough as it is, you don’t need to make it harder by preparing elaborate hors d’oeuvres for your holiday parties. Appetizers do not have to be difficult to be delicious! In fact, I think that some of the tastiest appetizers are some of the easiest ones to make. Easy Loaded Bean DipRead More
25 Paleo Appetizer Recipes
With holiday parties happening soon, it’s time to start thinking about delicious and unique appetizers. If you are following the great diet trend of Paleo eating then you may think that will be tough to accomplish. Here are 25 Paleo Appetizer Recipes that are sure to please a crowd. In fact, these are so deliciousRead More
Fried Ravioli
I had been wanting to tackle fried ravioli for awhile now but it really just seemed like too much trouble- surprisingly it wasn’t. I mixed up a batch of breading similar to what I fry my pork chops or squash with, made a meat sauce to go with it, added a side salad and a yummyRead More
Pineapple Mango Salsa Recipe + Homemade Tortilla Chips
Summer and Salsa Recipes go hand and hand. Fresh salsa and tortilla chips are a great picnic food, perfect for cookouts, and a light munchie anytime! This recipe is not your traditional fresh salsa but is just as delicious and flavorful. The mango and pineapple offer just the right amount of sweet to offset the heat ofRead More
Game Day Party Food
This week I am featuring Big Game party food from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Pepperoni Pizza Crescents Kickin’ Queso Dip Filet Mignon Bites Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dip Cheesy Bacon Garlic Pin Wheels Cheese Appetizers – 2 Ways Steak and Bacon Pigs in a Blanket Not a recipe, but youRead More
Layered Hot Pizza Dip
For a Game Day party and as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, I made this Team Banner using Simply Value Paper Plates from Smart & Final. I also created this layered hot pizza dip using ingredients from Smart & Final. Are you getting anxious for the Big Game? Is your favorite teamRead More
Jalapeno Popper Dip
This baked jalapeno popper dip recipe is easy to make and is always a hit with family and friends at holiday gatherings. Entertaining doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. I like to create simple, yet delicious recipes like my Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip when throwing a party. Creating simple dip recipes ensures that the dishRead More
Puff Pastry Pizza Wheels
The holiday party season is just beginning. While holiday parties are a lot of fun, planning and organizing them when there are so many other things going on can be stressful. One way I have found that allows me to throw a party with minimal work is to host an open house and serve appetizers.Read More
5 Hummus Recipes
I love hosting parties. With Football Season in full swing, I am pulling out all the gear and cheering on my favorite team. I do hate the added pounds I gain from these parties, so this year I am incorporating 5 Easy Hummus Recipes into my standard game night fair. I can eat hummus withRead More
Mojito Melon Salsa
For a recent barbecue, I made this Mojito Melon Salsa using watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, cucumbers, and green onions. Then I stirred in some lime, honey, and mint to achieve the mojito flavor. While many are mourning the end of summer, I am doing a happy dance because it is melon season! Melons are atRead More
