easy 3 ingredient Olive Dip!
Whip up a flavorful olive dip in just 5 minutes! This quick and easy recipe combines cream cheese, olives, and sour cream for a deliciously
Appetizers
Meatballs, party bites, share-ables, and other great appetizers!
Easy Spinach Pesto
This delicious homemade spinach pesto recipe is easy to make without basil, is packed full of healthy goodness, and looks so pretty! A great way
blistered cherry tomato bruschetta
Toward the end of summer, I often prepare cherry tomato bruschetta. I love how easy it is to make, how delicious it tastes, and how
a gazillion of my favorite Cold Dip Recipes
Do you love a bowl of cold, creamy dip? So do I. That’s why I decided to put together a gazillion of my favorite cold
Easy Horseradish Deviled Eggs
Here’s a tasty way to spice up traditional deviled eggs. Try these horseradish deviled eggs to give your next picnic or barbecue some kick.
Disney copycat fried Pickles
If you love Disney fried pickles, you will love this recipe for Disney Copycat Fried Pickles. Dill pickle spears are dipped in batter and fried
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This hot, cheesy dip has all of your favorite Buffalo-style flavors, and it’s so simple to make in your oven or crockpot, it’s ridiculous.
This recipe
Baked Halloumi Fries Recipe
Similar to mozzarella sticks, this Middle Eastern comfort food is stuffed full of creamy cheese with a crispy baked coating. My version is completely gluten-free
Homemade Ketchup
Once you make homemade ketchup with this easy and delicious recipe you’ll never buy the bottled kind again! Fresh ingredients, adaptable spices, and a beautiful
Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dip
easy Cucumber Dill Dip It’s a simple and easy dip recipe for a cold Cucumber Dill dip made with Greek Yogurt, sour cream, and fresh
easy & healthy Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips
These baked tortilla chips work fantastic for those extra corn tortillas you might have hanging around after taco night. Or those days when the grocery
10 Minute Whipped Butter
You know those little bowls of yummy whipped butter they bring at your favorite restaurant? It is sooo easy to make at home to enjoy
Sweet & Spicy Crockpot Meatballs
Only 5 minutes of prep and you can let the crockpot do all the work to make these perfectly sweet and spicy crockpot meatballs!
Dill Pickle Dip with Ham
A delicious and easy dip recipe made with creamy cream cheese and salty pickles…the perfect appetizer!
Pepperoni Pizza Bites (freezer-friendly!)
Make up a batch of these pizza bites in under 30 minutes. A great way to feed hungry kids in a fast hurry! Heck, store
Charred tomato salsa
This charred tomato salsa recipe uses only a few ingredients and whips up lickity split. Charring the tomatoes only takes an extra few minutes but
Bacon and Cheese Dinner Rolls (using Rhodes Bake-N-Serv)
Crispy bacon, salty cheese, and fresh parsley on top and inside soft dinner rolls. Serve alongside eggs and fruit for breakfast or pasta for dinner!
Homemade Peanut Butter
Homemade peanut butter only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes. You can totally make this at home…pinky promise!
Perfect Deviled Eggs
We think deviled eggs are one of the best ways to eat eggs ever! They are easy to customize, make ahead, store, and serve. Great
Cheesy Ranch Pull Apart Bread (3 ingredients)
It only takes 3 ingredients to make this easy Parmesan and Ranch pull apart bread! So fast, easy, and delicious! A solid addition to your
Italian Sausage & Apple Sliders
An easy appetizer that will wow your friends and family! Italian sausage, apple slices, cheese, and fried onions piled on Hawaiian rolls. And gosh do
How to Make an Easy Charcuterie Board (step by step)
Creating a charcuterie board takes little effort when you follow my step by step plan. I’ve got tips for budget-friendly boards and ingredients.
Yogurt Blue Cheese dressing
Using Greek yogurt instead of some of the sour cream and milk helps keep this recipe delicious, tangy, and healthier than the traditional sour cream
Bread Sharing Wreath
Only 5 ingredients are needed to whip up this charming, delicious, and simple Christmas Bread Sharing Wreath!
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