This puff pastry pizza wheels recipe is a family favorite! While 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 andRead More
Layered Hot Pizza Dip
This layered hot pizza dip recipe with pepperonis is always a hit at parties! Are you getting excited about the Big Game? Is your favorite team still in the running? My team is! So I am planning our Super Bowl party. How to Make Pizza Dip At every Big Game party, a large portion ofRead More
Healthy Pumpkin Dip
This Pumpkin Dip Recipe is a healthier version of pumpkin pie dip. It uses pumpkin puree and yogurt for a low-calorie, low-fat, and low-sugar appetizer to enjoy at holiday parties. This pumpkin dip has become a staple at all of our fall gatherings from early September through Thanksgiving. We love to dip apple slices inRead More
Baked Goat Cheese Marinara Dip
This Baked Goat Cheese Marinara Dip recipe is a simple 4 ingredient dip! There is something so beautiful about goat cheese. It’s soft and delicious. Cheese in its simplest form also makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish. This Goat Cheese Marinara Dip recipe is simple, yet elegant. It’s delicious served on crackers such as these homemade SourRead More
Pulled Pork Nachos
This Pulled Pork Nachos recipe is a hit at parties and gatherings! Football season is almost here! Which means it is time for game day appetizers and snacks. It probably won’t surprise you to learn that leftovers make their way into appetizers at my house. I shredded leftover pork roast and combine it to makeRead More
17 Jalapeno Popper Recipes
These jalapeno popper recipes make parties and ordinary dinners spectacular. You have probably had jalapeno poppers at almost every tailgating party or holiday get-together for years. They are perfect pub food and easy to make. The best thing is, the flavor combination doesn’t have to stay traditional and you can find jalapeno popper inspired recipesRead More
Easy Authentic Guacamole
Use this authentic guacamole recipe to quickly and easily make homemade guacamole. If you are like me and have a great Farmer’s Market nearby, you may be finding tons of great deals on Avocado’s this time of year. We love them sliced on sandwiches or burgers but my favorite thing to do with themRead More
Mango Salsa
This mango salsa recipe comes together in 5 minutes and only uses 5 ingredients! Even better? There is no cooking required to make this fresh salsa. My kids love mangoes, so when they go on sale, I buy a lot… sometimes too many. You can freeze mango pieces to use in smoothies. However, I reallyRead More
Cuban Chicken Sliders
Want to make some Cuban Chicken Sliders? I guarantee you will love them! Okay, you have more than likely heard of the famous Cuban sandwich, right? It is an original sandwich creation made traditionally with chopped pork loin, layers of ham, slices of Swiss cheese, crispy pickles, and savory yellow mustard. Now, we’re going toRead More
Grilled Herb Shrimp and Savory Avocado Appetizer
My Grilled Herb Shrimp and Savory Avocado Appetizer is great for a football party, New’s Year Eve celebration, or maybe you’re just feeling a tad fancy? It’s a quick and easy appetizer using avocado and shrimp! And it has a very high yum rating too! I am a big fan of tasty food and IRead More
Chicken Marsala Crescent Ring
This easy Chicken Marsala Crescent Ring recipe is pure comfort food! It makes a delicious dinner recipe or a hearty appetizer. I never realized how much my family liked Chicken Marsala until I created the Easiest Chicken Marsala Recipe EVER! They kept requesting it each time I made a menu plan. Even though it isRead More
Beef, Barley, and Dried Cherry Crostini
I love making finger food, and one of my favorites are crostini. The possibilities are endless! Just grab a loaf of Italian or French bread and explore your palette to your heart’s content. Let me introduce you to one of my favorite crostini creations. The Beef, Barley, and Dried Cherry Crostini has got flavor comingRead 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
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
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. More Easy AppetizerRead More
