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20 Tasty Appetizers for New Year’s Eve at Home

Jessica Fisher · December 26, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Spending New Year’s Eve at home? You’re in for a treat! Cozy up with some of these tasty appetizers and you’ll wonder why you don’t do this every year! I’ll be honest. The New Year’s Eve of 2021 will be just the same at our house as every previous December 31. Celebrating at home is […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Dips, Dressings

Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers

Jessica Fisher · December 23, 2020 · Leave a Comment

appetizer plate with two halves of sausage pepper and forkappetizer plate with two halves of sausage pepper and fork

Stuffed Mini Peppers make for a super simple, but elegant appetizer, with Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and a tomato dipping sauce. Appetizers make for fun food. Appetizers make for fun and easy entertaining. Some nights, appetizers make for a quick dinner. It’s true. I am not afraid to serve a Snacky Dinner when life is […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Sausage, Side Dishes, Snacks

Easy Homemade Dill Dip

Jessica Fisher · December 22, 2020 · 9 Comments

sour cream in glass bowl with dill dip ingredients on topsour cream in glass bowl with dill dip ingredients on top

Make your own Dill Dip with sour cream and a few spice cupboard staples: dried dill, onion flakes, garlic powder, parsley flakes, onion powder, and black pepper. We are big dippers around here. Are you? Whether it’s hummus, salsa, or homemade sour cream dip like this onion dip, dipping veggies, crackers, or chips into a […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Dips, Dressings, Recipe

Really Homemade Seven Layer Dip Recipe (52 cents/serving)

Jessica Fisher · September 4, 2020 · 16 Comments

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This easy seven layer dip recipe is homemade – meaning less processed and more deliciousness! It’s the perfect appetizer for taco night as well as holiday get-togethers. Do you get weirded out when you realize that a favorite childhood recipe is over 40 years old? Or that it was actually hip and trendy when your […]

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Portobello Pizzas – Make Pizza on a Mushroom! ($1.71 each)

Jessica Fisher · May 12, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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Looking for a way to make pizza a little different? Make it on a mushroom cap! Portobello Pizzas are deliciously packed with flavor. Do you love mushrooms? How about pizza? Love pizza? How about stuffed mushrooms? How about pizza-stuffed mushrooms?! If you’re a mushroom lover, then this is for you. Portobello Pizzas Yes, you heard […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Chicken, Lunches, Pizza, Recipe

Quick Potstickers with Dipping Sauce

Jessica Fisher · February 3, 2020 · 18 Comments

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Potstickers are an easy appetizer or main dish. Dress them up with this homemade dipping sauce that comes together in minutes.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Snacks Tagged With: 30-minute meals, packable

Cheddar Coins – aka Homemade Cheez Its

Jessica Fisher · January 16, 2020 · 67 Comments

stack of cheddar cracker coins on white platestack of cheddar cracker coins on white plate

Like boxed cheddar crackers? You’ll love these healthier homemade cheez its. Made with sharp cheddar cheese and a little whole wheat flour your snacking time just got a whole lot better. I think I have done it. I didn’t think it would really turn out like I hoped. But, it did. Yes, yes, it did. […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Baked Goods, Recipe, Snacks Tagged With: packable

Try Cactus Salsa for a Unique Party Appetizer

Jessica Fisher · December 29, 2019 · 12 Comments

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Cactus Salsa isn’t one of the most common party appetizers you’ll find, but it’s super delicious, fresh, and easy to make. The holiday season is rich in guilt-inducing foods. That’s a loaded statement, right there. But, no matter what you think about our diet culture today, chances are at some point in time you’ve felt […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Dips, Dressings, Recipe, Salads Tagged With: dairy-free, whole 30

Brie Baked in a Bread Bowl is a Must-Make!

Jessica Fisher · December 27, 2019 · 10 Comments

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Brie baked in a bread bowl gets gooey and melty and utterly delicious.  It makes for a fantastic appetizer or party dish with very little work. Years ago I edited a small community fundraiser cookbook. I had a newborn baby and had taken a sabbatical from my job teaching high school. Who knew that it […]

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How to Make a Relish Tray Just Like Mom’s

Jessica Fisher · November 1, 2019 · 56 Comments

table set with drinks candle and relish traytable set with drinks candle and relish tray

A relish tray is a great dish to add to the appetizer or dinner table. My mom’s recipe is super simple with veggies, olives, and pickles. Holiday appetizers can get so complicated. We fool ourselves into thinking that we need to make a big froofroo spread before the bigger froofroo spread we call the holiday […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Snacks Tagged With: christmas, dairy-free, whole 30

Easy Appetizers that Won’t Break the Bank

Jessica Fisher · September 1, 2019 · 6 Comments

bowl of chips and salsabowl of chips and salsa

Appetizers are a fantastic way to start a meal whether it’s a regular night at home or if you’re entertaining friends. Try one of these easy appetizers that are perfect for all occasions and easy on the wallet. Summer vacations are rolling to a close. While some of us have been back to school for […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Snacks Tagged With: updated

Homemade Onion Dip with Just 4 Ingredients (no mix!)

Jessica Fisher · August 30, 2019 · 21 Comments

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Onion Dip is a great feature on your appetizer table at the holidays, parties, and other get-togethers. This recipe will help you make Sour Cream Onion Dip easily and without any packaged soup mix. Everyone loves a good dip. Am I right? Dips make football games more exiting. Dips make backyard BBQs more fun. Dips […]

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Easy Tomato Salad on Toast

Jessica Fisher · August 28, 2019 · 2 Comments

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Enjoy the flavors of summer with this juicy Tomato Salad on Toast. It’s the perfect appetizer for summer get-togethers, making use of the produce of the season. Tomatoes are probably one of my favorite fruits. And yes, they ARE fruits. What’s a sandwich or a burger without a slice or two of tomato? What’s pizza […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Salads Tagged With: no cook

How to Make an Easy Veggie Tray

Jessica Fisher · April 13, 2019 · 2 Comments

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Purchased vegetable trays are convenient, but they can be costly. Here’s all you need to create a super easy veggie tray and save money. OK, you’re taking a dish to a potluck and you’ve been assigned “the veggie tray.” You could just pick up one of the many vegetable platters available in the produce section […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Kitchen Tips, Snacks Tagged With: christmas, dairy-free, whole 30

Build Your Own Nacho Bar

Jessica Fisher · March 11, 2019 · 8 Comments

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Summer is an ideal time to throw a party or other festive gathering. And a build your own nacho bar is an easy appetizer or main dish to serve your guests. I love a good party. And I love good eats. When the two come together — with as little work and mess as possible […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Beans, Lunches, Recipe, Snacks

25 Great Game Day Appetizers

Jessica Fisher · January 30, 2019 · 2 Comments

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Football is foodball in my book. Game day appetizers are so yummy, I could eat them all the time, even if I didn’t even like the game! Try these apps for your next game day. I confess. I’m not really a football fan. But my husband is. Me, I’m just here for the food. Football, or […]

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Easy Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon & Greens

Jessica Fisher · December 27, 2018 · 5 Comments

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Enjoy a flavorful appetizer with this easy stuffed mushrooms recipe. Bacon, greens, and cheese make the humble mushroom amazing! They say that it’s good luck to eat greens on New Year’s. This was not something I grew up knowing. I learned it in my late 30s because: I did not grow up eating “greens.” My […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe Tagged With: christmas, Veggies Most

Easy Jalapeno Poppers with Rice and Bacon

Jessica Fisher · December 18, 2018 · 8 Comments

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Enjoy the classic jalapeno poppers appetizers without getting flamed by the heat. In this easy jalapeno poppers recipe, rice and dairy tame the flames, while bacon keeps it flavorful. I love, love, LOVE jalapeno poppers. They are the ultimate game day food or addition to your New Year’s feasting. They’re easy to make, take just a […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Rice, Snacks Tagged With: Veggies Most

Crispy Chicken Patties (better than chicken nuggets!)

Jessica Fisher · October 28, 2018 · 10 Comments

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Ready for a fun and flavorful dinner? Cook up a batch of fried Chicken Patties. Better than any chicken nuggets, they make a hearty main dish protein or a tasty filler for sandwiches. You know how some meals just seem more fun than others? One doesn’t look forward to an “experience” when served a bologna […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Chicken, Lunches, Recipe

The Ploughman’s Lunch, a very British Snacky Lunch

Jessica Fisher · July 18, 2018 · 11 Comments

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The Ploughman’s Lunch, aka Ploughman’s, is the UK version of the Snacky Lunch. What was once a laborer’s meal now looks like a very posh cheese and meat platter. Make your own at home for less! You’re looking for an easy, no-cook meal but you want it to feel a little special. You’re tired of […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Lunches, Pork, Recipe, Snacks Tagged With: packable

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