Appetizers
Bean, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
Some days when I sit down to share a new recipe with you, I draw a complete blank regarding what to write. I lack any funny anecdotes or fond distant memories to share; instead I stare blankly Read more…
Appetizers
Garlic Basil Shrimp
I was never much of a seafood person when I was younger. There are a few different reasons for this general avoidance, but probably the biggest was unfamiliarity. Growing up in the Midwest, I simply Read more…
Appetizers
Guacamole
I am pretty sure it is a scientific fact that adding avocado to any recipe increases the flavor quotient exponentially. In fact, when following this sound line of logic, one quickly discovers that any recipe with avocado Read more…
Appetizers
Sweet Apple “Cookies”
Paula Red used to be my favorite apple when I was growing up. They were one of the earliest apples ready for fall picking, and one of the first apples I saw in those white Read more…
Appetizers
Game Day Bean Dip
I can believe it’s Sunday already. How has another week flown by? As I mentioned in my last post, Sunday in the fall means football day at our house, and while I may not be Read more…
Appetizers
Stuffed Cucumbers
You know that old famous saying, “When life gives you cucumbers, make stuffed cucumbers”? No? Me neither… This week I went to the grocery store to pick up some zucchini to make zoodles (recipe coming Read more…
Appetizers
Apple Pie Dip
Between Sunday football games, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving, and holiday gatherings, I am always searching for quick and easy dips during this time of year. Made with staple ingredients in only 20 minutes, this apple pie Read more…
Appetizers
Spiced Nuts
This is my favorite thing to bring as a host/ess gift when it’s cold out. It takes ten minutes to make something that everyone goes crazy for. It always feels to me like once Halloween Read more…
Appetizers
Baked Onion Rings
I love appetizers and sides. If I could just make my meals with sides, I would be content. I’ve been scouring Pinterest for healthy “bad for you” sides. I’ve come across a great selection and Read more…
Appetizers
Avocado Hummus
This latest post comes from a get-together I was at yesterday for a reading of a web series my writing partner and I are doing. Man, I love get-togethers. I wish I liked watching sports Read more…