This easy spinach ham dip is perfect for all your parties. Plus, no baking requirements means you can have it on the table that much sooner! It's the easiest and fastest spinach dip out there! My husband and I love watching sports on tv, NCAA Football included. We've been in the Tucson area for over 20 years, so I suppose it's only natural that our favorite team is the UofA Wildcats. We aren't big on crowds, so homegating is our answer! Plus, it allows up to invite friends and family without ... continue reading...
Neiman Marcus Dip – 5 Minute Recipe
Neiman Marcus dip recipe's combination of almonds, bacon, cheese, green onion, and mayo is an award-winning flavor explosion. It's the ultimate appetizer recipe you are going to want to make. Confession. When I first made this dip, I wasn't sure it was going to taste all that great. For starters, it's got mayo in it. And not just a little mayo, it's got a ton of it. Second, I got hung up on other stuff after I made it and waited two days to photograph it. Two.days. When I finally got ... continue reading...
Chili Cheese Dip – Damn Good Dip
This chili cheese dip recipe is so good and so easy, it can't really count as a recipe, can it? Make it and see for yourself! I mean, seriously. Yes, it's loaded with amazing ingredients, but when all you do it spread, spoon, sprinkle and bake, it's kind of like cheating. I'm always looking for recipes that my family will eat and that are quick and easy. This chili cheese dip is both of those things. The fact that it only has three ingredients is a huge bonus. No fancy ingredients here, ... continue reading...
Perfect Comfort Food Plus Tomato Cheese Bruschetta
The perfect comfort food brings satisfaction with every bite, is quick and easy to make, and has cheese, lots of it. Plus, get my bonus recipe for tomato cheese bruschetta! Thank you Idahoan® Steakhouse® Soups for sponsoring this post. Grab yourself a bowl and celebrate National Soup Month with me! I love comfort food, especially on a cold winter day. One of my favorites is a good, hearty soup. However, the only thing I don't like about making soup is how long it can take. When ... continue reading...
Chimichurri Cream Cheese Spread
Chimichurri cream cheese spread has a delicious nutty roasted garlic flavor and is perfect for entertaining or a poolside picnic. Thank you Breton for sponsoring this post. Make everyday entertaining better with Breton! Guys, I'm always saying how I love super easy recipes and meals, because, hey, who wants to spend a bunch of time in the kitchen, right? This is especially true for me on weekends. In fact, the less cooking the better. When the weather is hot, I love two things. ... continue reading...
Marinated Bell Peppers Recipe
This marinated bell peppers recipe uses just a few ingredients and spices and takes mere minutes to put together. You'll love its tangy sweet flavor! I've been a fan of bell peppers for as long as I can remember. Or maybe I'm just so old that I don't remember? Either way, I love them roasted, in hummus, and raw either plain or with a dip. But, my new favorite way to eat bell peppers is my marinated bell peppers recipe. It is so simple to make and tastes fantastic. I love using the mini ... continue reading...
Cajun Spiced Hot Wings
These cajun hot wings are loaded with flavorful spices and a spicy kick you can easily amp up or tone down. Your family will love them! This post contains affiliate links, which help compensate me to continue bringing you great recipes, projects, and tips at no extra cost to you. The men in my life are total fans of hot wings. I seriously think that between the two of them, they could eat a dozen a piece and call it a meal. While I love the many flavors of hot wings, I'm not a fan of ... continue reading...
Creamy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I’m a contributor. The mushroom and Italian sausage filling in these creamy sausage stuffed mushrooms is sure to delight the tastebuds of all who eat them. We're pretty big on appetizers at our house. On any given night, I would much rather have appetizers for dinner than an actual meal. It doesn't even matter if we're out at a restaurant, I still prefer appetizers over a huge meal. My fondest memories of appetizers are from Christmas' ... continue reading...
Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Dip
Cheesy ground beef taco dip is loaded with tons of cheddar and spiced up ground beef, perfect for entertaining or just because. You won't be able to resist the cheesy goodness! “This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I’m a contributor.” Cheese lovers beware! No, seriously. This dip has so much cheese, (a whole pound!), your taste buds are going to thank you. Not to mention all the seasoned beefy goodness. And no commercial taco seasoning mix here - I used 7 herbs and spices ... continue reading...
Ham and Swiss Pull Apart Bread for Two
“This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I’m a contributor.” This pull apart bread is made with cheesy, gooey swiss, Virginia ham, and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Perfect for noshing in a hurry! When you have five kids, you learn to cook for a crowd. Now that all but two of our kids are grown and out of the house, and with our youngest daughter either at work or out with friends, most nights it's just me, my husband and Jr. Cooking for three is a far cry from cooking ... continue reading...
Salmon Salad
This recipe is extremely versatile....you can double it, triple it, or half it. I've even been know to eat it plain as a healthy lunch alternative. This salad is great for using my perfect roast salmon recipe! [mpprecipe-recipe:217] ... continue reading...
Cheddar Onion Rolls
These easy, cheesy 4 ingredient cheddar onion rolls are the perfect compliment to any meal! There's just no way around it, I'm a total carb-a-holic. I blame it on my upbringing- pasta twice a week, Mexican food, potatoes or some other starch with every meal, etc. Even as an adult, I'd much rather have french fries and pizza than a salad. Or bread. I honestly think I could eat sourdough toast slathered with butter all.day.long. That's just one of the many reasons I love these cheesy cheddar ... continue reading...
Tangerine Hatch Chile Shrimp Appetizer Bread
This creamy, tangy shrimp appetizer bread is perfect for entertaining! Can you believe February is already upon us? Where are the days going? In preparation for Valentine's Day, I did quite a bit of recipe testing in my kitchen. One of the recipes that was born and then morphed into this dish was a deliciously creamy, tangy shrimp dip using one of my favorite new sauces - Not Ketchup's Tangerine Hatch Chile Sauce . Just a few ingredients whip together in no time flat and you have a ... continue reading...
Mini Caprese Kabobs
These mini caprese kabobs are the perfect appetizer for unexpected guests. Quick, easy & delicious! Every two years my entire family gets together for a family reunion in the middle of the summer. We have family come in from around the country and occasionally we even have relatives pop in from Norway. About 55-60 of us meet at a resort in Wisconsin for three full days of games, golf and just catching up. We have themes each time too, one year we did Christmas in July, another year we ... continue reading...
Cranberry Spiced Meatballs
These cranberry spiced meatballs are simmered in a delicious cranberry infused sauce until they are juicy and bursting with flavor. Hello all! My name is Rebekah and I blog over at Making Miracles where I share family friendly recipes that are typically quick and easy, and budget friendly. You'll find a wide variety of every day recipes from baked goods, desserts, sandwiches, entrees, crock pot recipes, and more. I am a mom to two great redheads and work full time as as an executive ... continue reading...
Chanterelle Puff Pastry Bites
These chanterelle puff pastry bites are an elegant - and impressive looking - holiday appetizer that doesn't take a lot of effort. But your guests will never know how easy it is. The key: fresh chanterelles and pre-made puff pastry. I haven't quite gotten around to figuring out how to make my own puff pastry. And, if you can't get fresh chanterelles, fresh shiitake mushrooms will work just as well. Pair these with your favorite bubbly and you have a New Year's Eve worthy ... continue reading...
Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings
Sweet and sour chicken wings are perfect for satisfying your Chinese food cravings! Dip in hot mustard to complete the delicious appetizer! As someone who loves to eat, and I'm sure many of you can relate, I don't limit myself to any one particular cuisine. Raised by a Mexican mother and an Italian father, our family meals mainly consisted of enchiladas and pasta. But let's not forget the weekly pizza, steak and burgers. While I still love those heritage foods I grew up with, I've ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
This easy chicken salad recipe is perfect for picnic sandwiches, eating with crackers by the pool, or as an appetizer for entertaining your summer guests! When I think of summer, my mind goes straight to recipes that are quick and easy to make. No stove, {preferably} no grill, and not a ton of work involved. Working 'part-time' 35+ hours a week, I'm already tired at the end of my day, and the hot summer heat here in Southern Arizona doesn't make it any better. I crave meals that are cool and ... continue reading...
25 Game Day Recipes
25 delicious food and drink game day recipes for every fan! Appetizers Beer Battered Pickle Spears with Cucumber Dill Dip | Pizza Fries | Cheesy Jalapeño Artichoke Dip Skinny Chicken and Corn Quesadillas | Baked Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings | Cheesy Beer Hushpuppies Buffalo Chicken Rangoons | Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe | Authentic Swedish Meatballs Fry Sauce | Crock Pot Spinach and Bacon Cheese Dip Cocktails Sweet Red Sangria | Beer Garita | Moscato Pink ... continue reading...
Tangy Bourbon Dogs
These tangy mini bourbon dogs are perfectly flavored with bourbon and slightly sweet. Perfect for game day, date night or a simple gathering with friends. It's no secret that I love food. My favorite is appetizers. I have no problem forgoing an actual meal and have an appetizer or two instead. One of my new favorites is these bourbon dogs. Hot dogs cooked with bourbon and sugar, plus a few other things. They take very little prep time, and no special ingredients are needed. I'm not a ... continue reading...
Cheesy Jalapeño Artichoke Dip
Jalapeño artichoke dip is so cheesy and full of flavor, you won't believe your taste buds! It's an easy baked artichoke dip recipe that makes the perfect appetizer for game day snacking. Whenever Mark and I got out to a restaurant, we often like to order an appetizer to share before our meal arrives. One of our favorites is baked artichoke dip. It's so cheesy and delicious, we just can't help ourselves. I had never tried to make it at home, until yesterday. The other week I saw a similar ... continue reading...