This spiced up queso cheese dip skips the fake stuff and is made with real cheese instead. Chorizo and chiles add the heat that’s then cooled down with every football lovers favorite flavoring: BEER! Serve it with chips or even better, pile it on french fries for a riff on the ... continue reading... about Chorizo Queso Dip with Beer and Chiles (Try It Over Fries!)
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How to Make a Kid-Friendly Cheese Board Even Adults Will Love
Cheese boards aren't just for adults anymore. Here are my top 10 tips for creating the ultimate kid-friendly cheese board that kids will love and the host will serve proudly at the main table. This post is in partnership with Cache Valley® Creamery Everyone loves a party. ... continue reading... about How to Make a Kid-Friendly Cheese Board Even Adults Will Love
How to Make a Stunning Caprese Salad Platter
Laying all your favorite caprese salad ingredients—like burrata cheese, marinated mozzarella balls, tomatoes and fresh stone fruit—out on a platter instead of layered in a bowl makes this self-serve salad or appetizer the easiest way to choose all your favorite bites. It's like ... continue reading... about How to Make a Stunning Caprese Salad Platter
Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp Recipe
This simple, bright, and fresh shrimp recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it an easy dinner for anyone on the go or the perfect appetizer to take to a party. The lush orange and lemon citrus sauce coating the pan-seared shrimp leaves out the butter and cream but will ... continue reading... about Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp Recipe
5 Favorite Recipes for Flavored Compound Butters
Herbs, citrus, and even cheese flavor these 5 recipes for easy-to-make homemade compound butters to use on everything from hot veggies (roasted corn is a favorite!) to chicken, fish, pasta, and steaks, and it's one of my secrets for jazzing up a gooey grilled cheese sandwich. ... continue reading... about 5 Favorite Recipes for Flavored Compound Butters
Chunky Citrus Guacamole
Chunky with a citrus-ey accent or both lime and orange juice plus a hit of spice and just enough girth to make any chip happy, it’s the perfect combo to welcome some spring weather with a few salty corn chips and a nice cold beverage. If it weren’t for guacamole serving as ... continue reading... about Chunky Citrus Guacamole
Puff Pastry Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Quiche
Thanks to a few staples you can keep in your fridge and freezer, this quick and simple quiche comes together fast thanks to a puff pastry crust filled with custard-ey eggs, smoked salmon, and crème fraîche or goat cheese. This post has been updated with new photos and a few ... continue reading... about Puff Pastry Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Quiche
Game Day Sheet Pan Nachos Two Ways
Game day snacking won't leave you feeling guilty thanks to these two recipe ideas for sheet pan nachos that'll make you the winner at the end of the day. This post is in partnership with Bolthouse Farms My dad was always the nacho maker in our family and when my mom would throw ... continue reading... about Game Day Sheet Pan Nachos Two Ways
Game Day Football Food Stadium and 20 Recipe Ideas to Fill It With
This post is sponsored by Kettle Brand Potato Chips I don't typically think of myself as a "crafty" person. Sure, I have "all the stuff"—glue guns, a cutting mat, a sewing machine that's asking to be broken out of it's box, and even a bunch of supplies to get my scrapbooking and ... continue reading... about Game Day Football Food Stadium and 20 Recipe Ideas to Fill It With
The Best Clam Dip Recipe EVER
This irresistible and super easy clam dip with cream cheese is a beloved family recipe and the perfect party appetizer, guaranteed to knock your socks off! It's like we don't want to admit we like clams. But guess what. We do. I do. You do. We all do. I know it, because my ... continue reading... about The Best Clam Dip Recipe EVER
Slow Cooker Sriracha Meatballs
Flavorful, tender Crockpot meatballs are first baked in the oven then cooked in an irresistible Sriracha-flavored sauce for an easy slow cooker appetizer everyone will love. This post is in partnership with Kroger Easy Crockpot Meatballs What is it about meatballs at a ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Sriracha Meatballs
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms With Hollandaise
These baby portobello mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and Italian sausage and drizzled with a rich and creamy hollandaise are the perfect appetizer for your next party. When my friends at Arla asked me to come up with a holiday recipe featuring their cream cheese, I knew in ... continue reading... about Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms With Hollandaise
Pesto and Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta Recipe
Garlicky poached shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and feta cheese top a simple bruschetta with balsamic glaze to make this easy but elegant appetizer recipe. This post is in partnership with DeLallo Foods Elegant but easy. Isn't that what entertaining food should be all about? ... continue reading... about Pesto and Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta Recipe
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe
A crunchy potato chip crust turns macaroni and cheese recipe into a hand held appetizer version of everyone's favorite cheesy comfort food. This post is in partnership with Kettle Brand Potato Chips I know I've said it here on the blog before, but this recipe proves it bears ... continue reading... about Fried Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe
Smoky Roasted Salsa with Not Your Mama’s Canning Book
This authentic smoky salsa is wonderful on its own dunked with chips, used as a sauce for enchiladas or poured over meats or chicken cooked in the slow cooker. Rebecca Lindamood is a something of a renaissance woman. She's a cook, recipe developer, cooking instructor, pilates ... continue reading... about Smoky Roasted Salsa with Not Your Mama’s Canning Book
Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp get an extra boost of flavor from a super simple garlic marinade and a wrap of Italian prosciutto for a light and easy appetizer or main. During the week, when I find myself running out of steam in the cooking arena, I’m always on the lookout for quick meals that ... continue reading... about Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Skewers
How to Make the Best Steamed Clams
Small, sweet clams are cooked in a butter, garlic, white wine and cream to create the best sauce for sourdough bread dipping. I was a waitress for years. My first waitressing job was when I was 15 years old at my best friend's family restaurant, Sandy's Fine Foods in Ogden, UT. ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Steamed Clams
Rosemary Flatbread with Baked Goat Cheese
Store-bought naan is the shortcut for perfect flatbread and easy dipping in this savory, creamy goat cheese appetizer with roasted vegetables. Sure, I like to cook. What would a food blogger be who didn’t? But, like any good cook I also like to eat out, and besides my tried and ... continue reading... about Rosemary Flatbread with Baked Goat Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
We've upped the ante by swapping traditional chicken wings for skinned chicken drumsticks baked in the oven for a new twist on good old buffalo chicken, perfect for appetizers and Super Bowl parties! There’s a scent of pigskin in the air. No, not cooking. But literally flying ... continue reading... about Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken and Waffles Sliders
An overnight brine of buttermilk and Cholula® Hot Sauce gives a juicy kick to these chicken and waffle slider sandwiches. I’m pleased as punch to bring you this recipe sponsored by Cholula® Hot Sauce, because at our house, Cholula hot sauce is probably our most used condiment in ... continue reading... about Chicken and Waffles Sliders
Zucchini and Chorizo Cheese Toast
Spicy chorizo gives a nice kick to this cheesy gouda and squash topped toast which can easily be doubled for a crowd pleasing appetizer or main meal. I’m always happy to add an appetizer to a family meal, but when they get too dainty and precious, that’s when I bow out. Finger ... continue reading... about Zucchini and Chorizo Cheese Toast
Classic Gazpacho Plus 5 More That’ll Make You Say “WOW!”
This classic, refreshing no-cook gazpacho is a mix of fresh veggies and store-bought tomato based vegetable juice for a perfect blend of smooth and chunky textures. Why am I standing in the closet talking to my phone at 11:30 at night? My husband's in bed. My Smudge has been ... continue reading... about Classic Gazpacho Plus 5 More That’ll Make You Say “WOW!”
Baked Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Zucchini gets a light and crispy turn coated with Panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme, and then baked in the oven instead of fried. Sometimes my phone's autocorrect totally hits the nail on the head. For example, the other day I heard a quote that totally ... continue reading... about Baked Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Heirloom Tomato, Zucchini, Caramelized Onion and Feta Galette
Caramelized onions and a spread of Dijon mustard make this rustic summer vegetable pie a favorite for an easy lunch, a light dinner or impressive appetizer. Welcome, lazy dog days of summer. I've been waiting for you to show up. The time of year I wish I was one of my favorite ... continue reading... about Heirloom Tomato, Zucchini, Caramelized Onion and Feta Galette
5-Minute Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
A hot cast iron pan creates the perfect char for this bite-sized blistered pepper appetizer tossed with flavored salts and fresh squeezed lemon. I'm lucky when I pull the rabbit out of the hat. Those are the days I count my lucky stars and fist pump the universe. I'm a bit of a ... continue reading... about 5-Minute Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
Grilled Flatbread with Peaches and Arugula Pesto Plus 10 Flatbread Recipes to Make Now
Store bought flatbread is the base to summer's favorite flavors: juicy grilled peaches and a bright pesto that make for a fast appetizer or main meal. Once in a while this gal's gotta let her man take over the reigns in the kitchen. Actually, I ask and I plead. He is usually ... continue reading... about Grilled Flatbread with Peaches and Arugula Pesto Plus 10 Flatbread Recipes to Make Now
Grilled Shrimp With Sweet or Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce
Instead of cocktail sauce with shrimp, try Sweet Mustard with Brown Sugar and Hoisin Dip, or Spicy Mustard with Tarragon Sauce. This post is brought to you by the makers of French’s Sweet Yellow Mustard and Spicy Yellow Mustard. I received compensation to write this post through ... continue reading... about Grilled Shrimp With Sweet or Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza
This easy to make flatbread pizza features ribbons of sweet potato and a tangle of caramelized onions overtop a bed of ricotta cheese, and gets finished with fresh herbs and feta. Enjoy as an appetizer or a main meal. Some people (meat loving carnivores) get hung up on the ... continue reading... about Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza
6 Easy Snacks in 5 Ingredients or Less
A crunchy Triscuit cracker holds up to every flavor combination in these six bite size snacks using just 5 ingredients or less. This post is in partnership with Triscuit and Refinery 29. I’m a snacker. I think I get it from my grandma Mary Jane. She was never a big eater, ... continue reading... about 6 Easy Snacks in 5 Ingredients or Less
Baked Chicken Wings with Thai Peanut Sauce
These chicken wings may be skinless but they still bake up nice and crispy in the oven, and are served with a creamy Thai peanut sauce that's to die for. I had a hunch chicken wings might fill the bill. A hunch that these skinless, baked wings (say what? healthy-ish even?) might ... continue reading... about Baked Chicken Wings with Thai Peanut Sauce
