Appetizers are my favorite part of holiday parties. My ideal meal is just a bunch of apps. Rounding up all my favorites below! Pizza Ryes My mom makes these for our family Christmas party every year. They’re a good one to prep ahead and freeze! Mini Philly Cheese “Steak” Sliders […]
Appetizers
Spinach Feta Pinwheels
Y’all know I love a good pinwheel! I also love spanakopita, the traditional greek spinach pie made with cheese, typically feta. I wanted to do a spinach feta pinwheel inspired by this delicious treat! You take crescent roll dough sheets and fill with a tasty filling of cream cheese, feta, […]
Sausage Cheddar Mini Muffins
Y’all know I love a sausage and cheddar combo… my Sausage Pinwheels and Cheesy Sausage Squares are two of the most popular recipes on my site! I wanted a brunchy recipe that would also be good for tailgating and came up with these Sausage Cheddar Mini Muffins. They use instant baking mix […]
Herby High Protein Ranch Dip
Cottage cheese is having a moment and I’m here for it. I’ve always been a fan and love that it’s an easy high protein snack. I’ve seen all sorts of cottage cheese creations over Instagram, and wanted to try my own spin on a cottage cheese-ifying something we already love… […]
Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Y’all know about sausage balls. don’t you?! A classic southern appetizer made with Bisquick baking mix, sausage and cheese. I wanted to do a riff on them, and thought, why not make pimento cheese sausage balls! Still the classic appetizer you love, just kicked up a bit. My very first […]
Boursin Spinach Dip
Growing up, my Grammy always had Boursin spread out as an appetizer when we came over to her house. If you’ve never tried Boursin, it’s a Gournay cheese that is soft and creamy with a flavor and texture somewhat similar to cream cheese. It comes in a few flavors, but […]
Easy Baked Chicken Taquitos
I love a taquito. They make a great tailgate or party snack, but also just a fun way to mix up dinner instead of the usual taco night. Since taquitos are typically fried, I wanted to see if I could bake them and still get a nice crispy shell. By […]
Pesto Guacamole
New recipe for you friends! I was in Denver a month or so ago and tried a pesto guacamole dip at Quality Italian and absolutely loved it. Such a simple combination, but so much flavor and an easy way to kick guacamole up a notch. You simple add in some […]
Trader Joe’s Fall Snack Board
It’s fall! One of my favorite things about the season are all the fun fall treats from Trader Joe’s. I picked up a bunch of pumpkin stuff and decided I needed to make a fall snack board! I love snack boards because you can pretty much put anything on there.. […]
My Favorite Tailgating Recipes
Tailgating is obviously the best part of football. I do enjoy the sport, but a smorgasbord of dips, appetizers, hot dogs, burgers, and mini sandwiches all enjoyed outside on a crisp fall day?! I’m in! I’ve rounded up my all time favorite tailgate recipes below. I’m always looking for new […]