Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe – Crispy fried shrimp that is tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce. The ultimate appetizer that will soon become your dinner! This recipe is a long time coming! If you are a regular around here, you may remember back in April we traveled to Houston for a week for…
Appetizer Recipes
Guacamole
Homemade Guacamole – super easy guacamole recipe with ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions and a couple spices. Perfect with quesadillas, tacos or just with tortilla chips. I have loved guacamole as long as I can remember. When I was growing up, we always had Mexican food on Sunday. And homemade guacamole was usually on the menu. …
Avocado Chicken Bites
Avocado Chicken Bites – Need a fun chicken appetizer for a party or get together. These are filled with fresh avocado, spicy salsa chicken, and topped with cilantro. Great for snacking or entertaining! It is hard to believe that Mother’s Day is this weekend!! Are you ready? Did you remember to order mom a present…
Baked Wontons Recipe
Baked Wontons Recipe – a healthy wonton recipe filled with pork, turkey, ginger, and soy sauce. Then baked to crispy perfection! Great for a party or even a light dinner! My family loves Asian food. It is on the menu probably once at week at our house. Five Spice Pork Lo Mein has been a…
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders – little cheesesteak sliders are stuffed with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms, and lots of melty cheese! Great for a party, game day, or a fun and easy dinner! When I think of slider recipes, I think of burgers. Like this Pesto Chicken Burger. But there is more to sliders than just burgers….
Spicy Cajun Dipping Sauce
Spicy Cajun Dipping Sauce – this makes a great dip crunch fish sticks, topping for burgers, or even just a dip with chips. Perfectly creamy with a little kick! My family likes their condiments. We don’t have many dinners, that don’t have a couple bottles of something, or bowls of sauces on the table. Sometimes…
Homemade Hush Puppies Recipe
Homemade Hush Puppies Recipe – the lightest and fluffiest hushpuppies ever. So easy to make, delicious, crispy and great for game day, snacks, or even a side dish with dinner. When I was a kid, my dad loved going out for fish and chips whenever we traveled. Often times when we went on a road…
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Dip
Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Dip – Bubbling hot gooey, cheesy enchilada dip. Turn your favorite green chili chicken enchiladas into a dip perfect for game day. Are you a football fan? I am all about watching football if a team I care about is in the game. But I don’t really want to watch just…
Spicy Shrimp Dip
Spicy Shrimp Dip – a quick and easy dip that is great to serve at any get together. You can make ahead and heat right before guests arrive! If you follow me on Instagram, you may remember that a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go to San Francisco with Safeway. We learned…
Hoisin Glazed Chicken Cups
Hoisin Glazed Chicken Cups are perfect for entertaining. Easy to make, and absolutely irresistible on the holiday buffet! This post is part of sponsored recipe development on behalf of Lee Kum Kee. All opinions are my own. The holiday season is here, and that means lots of entertaining. Work parties, neighborhood parties, get togethers with…
Copycat Granite City Idaho Nachos
Copycat Granite City Idaho Nachos – a restaurant favorite appetizer at home! Crispy waffle fries topped with bacon, green onions and lots of melty cheese! Do you go out to restaurants and love what you have, but are sad you can’t make it at home? Sometimes I order something and know that I can recreate…
Baked Blue Cheese Dip
Blue Cheese Dip Baked Blue Cheese Dip – a creamy cheese dip recipe with bacon and lots of blue cheese. Warm, gooey, and great for parties! Do you remember when I made Rosemary Roasted Olives a few weeks ago? I made those olives as my appetizer pairing to go with Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut wine….
Barbecue Chicken Dip
Barbecue Chicken Dip Barbecue Chicken Dip – get ready for game day and cover all your tailgating needs with this easy, cheesy dip! Football season is here and that means parties, tailgating, and lots of snacking. I am pretty sure I am not the only one who loves game day for the snacks involved, not…
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos – make a full tray of nachos for the whole family in minutes. Customize it to what your family likes, and get a dinner on the table, your family will love super fast! Fall is here. It is time for back to school. And that means things…
Rosemary Roasted Olives
Rosemary Roasted Olives Rosemary Roasted Olives – a mix of your favorite green and black olives tossed with olive oil, lemon and lots of rosemary. Perfect appetizer with your favorite wine. I am super excited for this post today. I have been waiting for months to tell you! I am working with Gloria Ferrer Caves…
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip – just a handful ingredients make this super easy dip. Great for parties, picnics, on the go, or just about any time! And see how you can enter to win a $500 Grocery Giftcard! Summer is here, which at my house means we are on the go…
Shrimp Cakes
Shrimp Cakes Shrimp Cakes with Corn and Avocado Salsa – Put a twist on classic crab cakes by using shrimp! Top with corn and avocado salsa for a buttery and slightly spicy kick! When I was a kid I loved shrimp! I mean, went crazy for popcorn shrimp. Then something happened around age 13 and…
Italian Meatball Caprese Skewers
Italian Meatball Caprese Skewers Italian Meatball Caprese Skewers – Make summer entertaining easy with these little skewers. An Italian style meatball, fresh Mozzarella cheese, and tomato, topped with a basil vinaigrette! Summer is here and entertaining is in full swing. That usually means casual, just need to throw dinner or appetizers together, because the play date…
Baked Chicken Wings with Creamy Green Sauce
Baked Chicken Wings with Creamy Green Sauce – get the taste of Peru with these super easy chicken wing. Tons of seasoning and a creamy cilantro lime sauce for dipping! I am so excited for this post today. Not only are these baked chicken wings over the top amazing. But I am giving away the…
Cheesy Corn Dip
Cheesy Corn Dip – a delicious hot dip with jalapeno, corn, bacon, and plenty of cheese! Comes together in minutes, and perfect for snacking or entertaining! Do you have a dish that you are known for? Like if you are invited to a party or have friends over, everyone expects it. Maybe it is your…
