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Quesadillas made with slow cooker Carnitas. (Pork in a crock pot… nothing is easier.)

March 10, 2018 11 Comments

slow cooker Carnitas for quesadillas

So the other morning I realized I had no idea what I was going to make for dinner, which is actually pretty good because I usually don’t realize that until about 5:00.  However, I had an easy meal waiting to be cooked, thanks to my crock pot.  (And the fact I thought about dinner at […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, food, kitchen stuff, Main Dish, Mexican Food, pork, recipes

Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe

December 17, 2017 1 Comment

My friend Michelle brought an appetizer to Thanksgiving dinner…  An appetizer that was so good that people went back for seconds of goat cheese and crackers instead of turkey and stuffing.  This goat cheese appetizer recipe is amazing! Creamy goat cheese, rolled in candied walnuts, fresh basil and dried cranberries not only tastes divine, it […]

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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip. The best appetizer recipe ever.

November 3, 2017 6 Comments

Whether it’s for a party, watching the game, or you just feel like a yummy snack for the family – this amazing appetizer is sure to be a fan favorite at your house!  I’m going to sharing my friend Kirsten’s recipe for appetizer crack Buffalo Chicken Dip.  This stuff is amazing and highly addictive.  You have […]

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Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Cheesecake

June 21, 2017 6 Comments

savory, pesto, cheesecake, sun-dried tomatoes, appetizer, pine nuts, cheese, crackers

This savory cheesecake is a nice spin on basic cheese and crackers. And on basic cheesecake, too! Sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and 3 kinds of cheese make this delicious! The best part? Totally easy!

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Maple glazed spiced nuts with Bacon bits – an elevated twist on a standard snack

September 27, 2015 5 Comments

Roasted nuts? Yes, please. They are maple glazed? Oh, for sure! They have a spicy kick to them? Woot! Wait, stop the presses… there are crispy bits of BACON mixed in there too?! Oh, hellz yes! This yummy snack is an elevated version of your basic roasted, salted mixed nuts. Chances are good that you […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, bacon, recipes

Sundried Tomato and Pesto Cheeseball Recipe. Easy and Yummy!

December 11, 2014 1 Comment

This Sundried Tomato & Pesto Cheeseball is easy to make, totally yummy and freezes beautifully. Perfect for parties or to have on hand for unexpected guests.

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30+ appetizer recipes for New Year’s Eve (or anytime)

December 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

30+ great appetizer recipes

With Christmas just a few days away and New Year’s Eve right around the corner, it’s nice to have a few great appetizer recipes on hand so that you’re ready for guests.  (Actually, some of these are great all year round and freeze beautifully too, so you’re always ready should unexpected guests drop in.) Some […]

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Easy Potato Pizza

September 16, 2013 1 Comment

With the kids back to school, it means that I probably should make more of an effort to make dinner.  The summer days where I can just write “fend” on the menu board and walk out of the kitchen are behind me for this year.  While I do my best to plan my meals, sometimes […]

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Scallop, corn and bacon appetizer. (Um, salad…?)

September 4, 2013 1 Comment

Over the Labor Day Weekend, we attended a friend’s pool party and I brought an appetizer to share.  Bay scallops and fresh, sweet corn were on sale, so I decided to make the guests at the pool party my personal guinea pigs and try out a brand new, made up recipe on them.  I don’t […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, bacon, recipes, Side Dish

Mexican inspired bunco dinner.

August 16, 2013 5 Comments

I am in a bunco group, and tonight is my turn to host the group.  Last year I did a whole week a where I shared several projects, as well as the dinner that I served.  It was Italian inspired. This year?  Mexican food, baby! Here’s what’s for dinner tonight:   Chips & Homemade Salsa […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Desserts, Main Dish, recipes, Round-Ups, Side Dish

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