Bacon Jam
If you have never heard of bacon jam you are in for the treat of all treats today! Bacon jam is little bits of bacon
Appetizers
Meatballs, party bites, share-ables, and other great appetizers!
Simple Fresh Basil Pesto
This fresh basil pesto is simple to make with fresh pesto and features the warm flavor of walnuts. You’ll love using fresh basil from your
the Easiest Sausage Queso Dip (slow-cooker)
Velvetta and Ro-tel combine in this classic queso recipe that is as delicious as it is easy! I add sausage and fresh herbs to add
Jalapeño Popper Toppers
These easy Jalapeño Popper Topper appetizers are perfect for Game Day. Creamy cream cheese topping a buttery @RITZcracker with a slice of jalapeño on top
Chicken Wing round up
Guys, chicken wings. They’re the best. They are perfect for dinner, games, and when you have visitors. My family loves chicken wings, whether boneless or
Juicy Lucy Meatballs
It’s absolutely essential, if you are from MN, that you know what a Juicy Lucy is. And not just know what it is…have partaked in
a gazillion of my favorite Cold Dip Recipes
Today I’ve gathered some of my favorite cold dips. These are recipes to serve a crowd (or for a potluck if you are from Minnesota ;))
How to Make Olive Tapenade
Olive tapenade is my jam. I use both black AND green olives for this fast and easy appetizer favorite!
easy Shrimp Dip
I know you are going to love this tasty shrimp dip. So easy to make and Ah-Maz-Ing!! Creamy, cheesy, and full of yummy shrimp. This
easy Baked Homemade French Fries
Do NOT freak out about the thought of making homemade fries. SOOO easy. And they really DO get crispy and tasty. Try them and see!
Baked Brie and cranberries (in bread bowls)
Anyone that has baked brie knows what a treat this is. If you haven’t yet tried it, do so! It is an easy, delicious, and
baked Onion Rings
This onion rings recipe is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine. Comments submitted may be displayed on other websites owned by
Collard Greens & Olive Pesto Recipe
Collard greens and olives pesto recipe for a delicious and easy twist on the traditional basil pesto recipe! Pesto is a great way to get
Puff Pastry Tomato Tart
This tomato tart is absolutely the most rough and tumble “tart” you’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. And it is one of our
Easy Homemade Pesto Pizza Christmas Trees
Holiday parties are known for their festive appetizers and snacks, just like hostesses are known for their fancy tricks in the kitchen and loads of
Philly Cheese Steak Puffs
These little Philly Cheese Steak puffs are an easy, delicious appetizer with fresh veggies, flavorful beef, and buttery puff pastry. Easy, fast, and tasty!
Tomato and Mozzarella Appetizer
An easy to make appetizer featuring Bushel Boy roasted tomatoes topped with mozzarella cheese. You will have this made in 15 minutes!
Hot Walleye Dip recipe
Do you know what people do for fun in Minnesota? They ice fish. As in, go out on the frozen lake, drill a hole through
Wonton Shrimp Tacos
There is one thing I HATE about writing recipe posts. Only one thing that I HATE about these Wonton Shrimp Tacos… You can’t taste it
Sweet & Salty Snack Mix (gluten-free)
I’m sharing some great gluten free snacks with Goldfish® Puffs as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #GoldfishTales Find our full disclosure here. It is sometimes stinking
Baked Chicken Taquitos
Confession time: I love gas station taquitos. You know, the ones on the heater-roller that sometimes look like they’ve been sitting out there for hours?
Homemade Tater Tots
Perfect for using on Tater Tot Hotdish, Alice, from Dining with Alice, is back again to share her homemade tater tots. She is the kitchen
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower
Because sometimes the simplest recipes are actually the best, and this buffalo roasted cauliflower is an example of one, we almost felt silly putting this
Homemade Hummus Recipe
Hummus is a great snack to keep on hand, because it is filling and pretty darn good for you. Chickpeas and sesame seeds (the main
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