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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 Skins Loaded 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 Dip This 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...]
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 Dip I 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...]
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. I've made buffalo chicken dip a couple of 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. This one that in these … [Read more...]
My all-time favorite chili with you, Cincinnati Chili. I grew up on this chili and this recipe for me was pretty darn close to the real stuff. It is with oyster crackers or put it on top of spaghetti for the true Cincinnati experience. Cincinnati Chili I was born in Cincinnati and grew up just outside of the city. Every time I go back to visit my family I still get myself a chili dog or 3-way at Skyline. I'm not going to claim this to be … [Read more...]
I love trying new flavors on classic recipes and this BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is one of my favorites. Filled with your favorite BBQ sauce, chicken, onion, and my favorite, cilantro! BBQ Chicken Quesadilla I love quesadillas! It's usually my go-to lunch when Chad is home. They are easy and quick to make and I usually have all the ingredients in my pantry all the time! I changed it up and went with some BBQ chicken quesadillas. Of course, … [Read more...]
The BEST meatball placed between bread. I topped it with Mariana sauce, cheese, and then baked. These Meatball Italian Sliders are perfect for a quick dinner or fun appetizer. Meatball Italian Sliders Have you ever gone to a restaurant and just ordered and appetizer as your dinner. I am so guilty of this. I mean who doesn't want cheese fries, mozzarella sticks, or sliders as dinner. These Meatball Italian Sliders are appetizer for dinner … [Read more...]
Bar/buffet style is my favorite way to go for a party or when we have guest over. Everyone gets to build the meal the way they like it. This time we tried a Chili Bar. There are so many fun ways to serve chili and my guest got to pick their favorite one! Buffet style food is the best! I love that everyone can create and make what they want and my guest always love it. My Dad came to visit for a visit with my mom and they arrived on his … [Read more...]
Let your slow cooker do the work today with this BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork. 4 simple ingredients and a few hours later dinner is ready! I love pulled pork BBQ! It's a favorite of mine and I have to say this recipe was hands down my favorite. I usually like a spicer BBQ but this BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork had a sweeter tame taste that I loved, and so did the entire family. Time to get cooking this BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork! It's so simple I just added … [Read more...]
The bold taste of sausage and creamy cheese makes in this Cheesy Sausage Dip makes the perfect combination. With tomatoes, green chilis, and corn this recipe a winner! Cheesy Sausage Dip I love a good dip recipe! Game day, holiday get togethers, or movie night a good dip recipe is a must! This Cheesy Sausage Dip is a recipe I love to make for get togethers and game nights. We love family game night but with two toddlers it doesn't always … [Read more...]
An easy cheese ball recipe that you and your guest are going to love. This simple Pepperoni Cheese Ball is easy to put together and taste amazing. Pepperoni Cheese Ball We love serving Cheese Ball at parties and get togethers. Every holiday party or game night you will find one on the table. Today I want to share one of my favorites, this easy Pepperoni Cheese Ball. I think it is the perfect snack for the upcoming super bowl. Each year … [Read more...]
Made in your slow cooker then ready to serve, these Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs make the perfect easy appetizer or simple dinner over rice. Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs Slow cooker meatballs are a favorite of mine. They make the perfect appetizer for a party or could be served as an easy dinner over rice. I served them as an appetizer for Thanksgiving and my guest loved them. This Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs is so … [Read more...]
Everything is better with bacon especially when you add it to your favorite appetizer! This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is filled with cooked and crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning, green onions, and then rolled in sliced almonds. Every family gathering since I can remember my mom made her famous cheese ball. We spread it on some crackers and everyone enjoyed it. This holiday season I decided to put my own spin on my families favorite appetizer and … [Read more...]
You will now believe how easy this is to make! It's a favorite of ours to serve at parties and my family has been making it for years. You have to try this simple and so yummy 3 Ingredients Meatballs. <a href="http://selz.co/N1OllTiaW" … [Read more...]
Need a simple appetizer that is sure to please? This Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip is simple to make and a recipe that everyone will love. Plus I've included a video to make preparing it really simple. Easy Recipe: This recipe is a favorite of mine and so so very simple to make. Just mix up all the ingredients and bake. Easy right? The only work you will need to do it cooking your bacon. I used leftovers from breakfast or you can use already … [Read more...]
It's one of my all time favorite dip recipes! This Sausage Cream Cheese Dip is so good and easy to make. Just three ingredients then it's time to wow your guests! Sausage Cream Cheese Dip A few years ago my husband's boss brought this dip into work for a special event. He loved it so much he asked me to re-create it for us. This may have been the worst decision of my life because oh my, this stuff, I could eat the entire thing by myself. … [Read more...]
These easy Italian Pinwheels are loaded with ham, salami, pepperoni, and cheese. It's my favorite easy lunch recipe and one that you will want to try. Italian Pinwheels I love these pinwheels for the summer! We made them last week and packed them for the pool. Everyone loved it and they are so easy to make. How to make Italian Pinwheels: This recipe is so easy to make. Let's start by mixing your mayonnaise and Italian seasoning then … [Read more...]
