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These Slow Cooker Little Smokies are the perfect easy appetizer. Just three simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker. Slow Cooker Little SmokiesI love appetizers. They are the best part of a meal and when it's party time I love serving lots of them. This past New Years eve my we decided to make lots of appetizers so we could snack all night while we played games and waited for the ball to drop. Everyone enjoyed this little … [Read more...]
These Crispy Baked Lemon Pepper Wings are baked in the oven and then brushed with a buttery lemon pepper sauce. They make the perfect appetizer that we love serving with ranch dressing for dipping. Crispy Baked Lemon Pepper WingsChicken wings are one of my favorite things. While I admit that I usually go for the buffalo flavor (I love the spice) my husband prefers something a little more mild. These Crispy Baked Lemon Pepper Wings are … [Read more...]
This cheese ball is a classic. I grew up with this recipe and it was passed to me from my mom who got it from her mom. It's a favorite of mine and one that I think you will love also. My Mom has been making this cheese ball for as long as I can remember. Even though it was served at every family gathering, we all still love it to this day. The cheese ball is a messy food to make though! You gotta get your hands in there to mix it all up. A … [Read more...]
This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is simple to make and taste amazing. With just 5 easy ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker you can serve up a creamy and delicious homemade hot chocolate. Slow Cooker Hot ChocolateHot chocolate is a must for the winter time. I make it almost every night in December. It's usually just the powdered mix and drink it while watching a Christmas movie. It's the perfect treat each night. When I am having … [Read more...]
This sweet and savory cheese ball is the perfect combination. I served my Ham and Pineapple Cheese Ball at our last get together and everyone loved it. Ham and Pineapple Cheese BallAny party we have my husband request a cheese ball. I usually make him a classic cheese ball but also love trying new now like this Ham and Pineapple Cheese Ball. My husband loves ham and pineapple, yes every on pizza (gross). I knew that this recipe would but … [Read more...]
A little spice in a small bite. These Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect game day food or quick weeknight dinner.Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken SlidersI've always been a lover of spicy food and buffalo chick has been a favorite of mine. These Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders are so tender and full of flavor. They make the perfect game day recipe and perfect for a big crowd. I love hosting the super bowl each year. I get … [Read more...]
This Homemade Salsa is simple to make and is done in 5 minutes or less. It's a favorite in my family and a must try recipe. Homemade SalsaMy family loves snacking. Growing up we always loved making appetizers and usually ate more of them then the actual meal. This New Years eve we decided to just do appetizers. We snacked all night while we played games and watched movies. One snack that is always on the table with my family around … [Read more...]
These Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs are full of flavor and make the perfect appetizer or served them over rice for an easy dinner your family will love. Slow Cooker Enchilada MeatballsI went a little meatball crazy! You may have seen several of my recipes here on the blog that I have been testing out. My husband actually asks me if we could take a break from them. He has been eating them for dinner and taking leftover for lunch. I had … [Read more...]
These Baked Crispy Buffalo Wings are baked in the oven and perfectly crispy. I pat them with flour and then bake until crispy. Last just brush on your favorite buffalo wing sauce and serve. Baked Crispy Buffalo WingsBuffalo chicken is my favorite anything! Any sports game or party I love serving these up. We actually served these for New Years eve and have been for the past several years. I usually set out a bunch of appetizers and snacks … [Read more...]
Football season is almost here which means Sunday afternoons with friends and family and a lot of yummy game day food! I love these Bite-Sized Potato Skins for parties. The perfect size to try without having to each a large amount.Bite-Sized Potato SkinsLoaded potato skins are my all time favorite appetizer! They can take a lot of time to make though and be pretty filling which leaves less room for all the other appetizers. I decided to … [Read more...]
A simple side for taco night. This Fiesta Taco Dip has been a family favorite for a long time and you are going to have to try it.Fiesta Taco DipThis dip is a family favorite! My mom made it growing up, I have added a few new things to it and I love it even more. The best part of course it how easy it to make. I love simple recipes like this, mix it and it's ready to go. Perfect for taco night or even to serve at a party.Time to … [Read more...]
Sweet and savory. These Roasted Sweet Potatoes are seasoned with the perfect savory spices and roasted in the oven. It's simple to make and the perfect side dish. Roasted Sweet PotatoesI love sweet potatoes. If you have followed my blog for a while you probably know how much I love any potato and in just about any form. These Sweet Potatoes are roasted, tossed in oil, then seasoned with savory seasonings. It's the perfect side dish to … [Read more...]
This Chili Cheese Dip is made with my favorite chili plus just two other ingredients. It's so simple to make and taste amazing. Just warm it in the oven and serve with tortilla chips. Chili Cheese DipI grew up right outside Cincinnati. Just a few miles away to be exact. I even worked at the Cincinnati Reds station selling ice cream in high school. Cincinnati chili has always been a favorite of mine. I don't like there anymore but my … [Read more...]
These Roasted Brussel Sprouts are tossed in oil and seasoned to perfection. Roasted in the oven this recipe will put a smile on your face. Roasted Brussel SproutsI have to start by being completely honest with you. It was only a few months ago that I tried a Brussel Sprout for the first time. I was a bit of a picky eater growing up but developed a taste for many things that I refused then. I thought I would give them a try and ended up … [Read more...]
These Bite-Size Pork & Cranberry Cream Cheese Sandwiches are simple to make and the perfect appetizer for any gathering. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield and the Virginia Pork Council.Bite-Size Pork & Cranberry Cream Cheese SandwichesRecipes during the holiday season need to be quick and simple. Less time in the kitchen means more time with family, and isn't that what this time of year is all about? … [Read more...]
These Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes are loaded with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, then topped with green onions. They are simple to make and taste amazing. Twice Baked Mashed PotatoesI love potatoes loaded with cheese and bacon then topped with green onions! They take potatoes to the entire new level. These Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes are amazing and one of my favorite side dishes. Before we start this recipe is not technically twice … [Read more...]
These Slow Cooker Green Beans are the best way to serve green beans! Full of flavor and cooked low and slow, they are a must try!Slow Cooker Green BeansGreen beans have to be my favorite vegetable! My mom said I wouldn't eat them as a kid but as long as I can remember they have been a favorite of mine. The best way to make them though is low and slow... and with bacon! These Slow Cooker Green Beans are the best way to make them! Just … [Read more...]
Slow cooker side dish are a lifesaver when cooking big meals. This Slow Cooker Cheesy Vegetable Casserole is so simple to make and it tastes amazing. All you need is to dump it into the slow cooker and walk away!Slow Cooker Cheesy Vegetable CasseroleMaking side dish recipes in the slow cooker is pretty much the best thing ever. When it comes to cooking big meals for parties, a large family or even a special holiday making your sides in … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Dip is my all time favorite appetizer and this recipe is hands down the best way to make it. It's simple and delicious and a real crowd pleaser. Buffalo Chicken DipI've made buffalo chicken dip a couple hundred times. That's no execration either! It has been my favorite snack since I was in high school (and I'm old y'all). Pretty much every football game, every party, every event that needed food this was on the table. … [Read more...]
Creamy and cheesy the perfect dish! This copy cat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is one of my all-time favorite recipes and a must try.Cracker Barrel Hashbrown CasseroleThis is one of my all-time favorite recipes! Creamy cheesy and oh so yummy! This recipe is good for breakfast lunch or dinner and makes the perfect side for any meal. On the side of bacon and fruit for breakfast or on the side of just about anything with dinner. I mean … [Read more...]
