Appetizers
Creamy Black Bean Salsa
A good black bean salsa is not hard to come by, but I've never found one quite as unique and delicious as this one. Black beans, corn, peppers, onion, cilantro, and a creamy dressing make this side dish a favorite with our family! When you take it to a party, you will leave with an empty bowl and everyone begging for the recipe. Personally, I could eat this by the spoonful and call it a meal because it's so yummy, but our family preference is to serve it with Scoops corn chips. Any way you eat it, you will be glad you did!
Fondue Italiano
When I was a kid, our Christmas Eve tradition was to have this Fondue Italiano before getting in our cozy pajamas and going to bed. It tastes just like pizza and is so delicious! My kiddos have always loved this fondue as well. It's known as "pizza fondue" at our house and is a filling favorite. You can dip a variety of things in it such as pepperonis, olives, mushrooms, or peppers, but our favorite dipper is big chunks of bread! So comforting and cheesy. If you fondue, this is definitely one you'll want to try,
St. Patrick's Day Charcuterie Board
Looking for a fun activity for your kiddos to either help make or eat? This St. Patrick's Day charcuterie board is so much fun to put together! Everything you see is naturally gluten free and 100% delicious. This board has it all.... from a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, to a pepper shamrock, to chips and guacamole! It includes a luscious fruit dip as well as a green ranch vegetable dip. The best part about charcuterie boards is that you get to personalize them how you like!
Four Quarter Cheese Spread
I love fancy appetizers that taste unique and amazing, but are so easy to make. This delicious cheese spread is so quick to come together, and within minutes you have something quite addicting to put on your favorite crackers. The cheese has onion and garlic mixed in, then the whole thing is covered in a sweet and salty pecan glaze. Oh my!
Pepperoncini Roll-ups
Are you ready for the perfect, easiest, and most requested appetizer? This is what I'm asked to bring to any get together, and when I make them at Thanksgiving, my family NEVER complains about waiting for dinner to be ready! It's the perfect flavor combination that will surprise you at how absolutely tasty (and addictive) they are. You can become the person in your family or friend group who always brings the most popular appetizer - kid and adult approved!
Halloween Charcuterie Board
I love any excuse to make a fun charcuterie board, so Halloween is the perfect reason! First of all, orange foods are easy to come by, so you have lots of options. Secondly, it's such a fun holiday because you can do spooky, scary, or just plain cute. When I start to plan a board, I have a million ideas, then as I start to prepare, somehow it all just comes together.... and not ever exactly like I planned at first. But no matter how your creativity pans out, the excited faces that get to eat it more than compensate for your efforts!
