Category Archives: Appetizers

HALLOWEEN FUN-DUE BOARD

This “Halloween Fun-due” board is so perfect to serve at a Halloween party, or any get together. I created this for some of my grandchildren for lunch one day.

Halloween Fun-Due board is loaded with kid friendly appetizers and cheese dips.

It is a Halloween themed food board with 2 cheese dips, surrounded by a variety of easy to prepare, kid friendly, dippers. At my Walmart, I found the cutest little salsa bowls, that looked like mini cauldrons to place on my Halloween Fun-Due Board.

I purchased a queso sauce, prepared a cheese sauce, and baked the frozen foods that I was using as dippers. Continue reading HALLOWEEN FUN-DUE BOARD

GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE DIP

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Dip…a hot, creamy dip of melted cream cheese, minced garlic, whipping cream and parmesan cheese. Cubes of bread as dippers will make you think of a fondue.

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Dip...a hot, creamy dip of melted cream cheese, minced garlic, whipping cream and parmesan cheese. Cubes of bread as dippers will make you think of a fondue. 

This Garlic Parmesan Cheese Dip is the one appetizer you will want to serve at any get together. I have been making this for about 3 years, and always get the most compliments on it. Continue reading GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE DIP

GARDEN FRESH TOMATO BACON TART

This recipe for Garden Fresh Tomato Bacon Tart sure gets me in the mood for summer.

This Garden Fresh Tomato Bacon Tart is a crust filled with chive & onion cream cheese, fontina, fresh tomatoes, bacon and seasonings. Perfect for summertime eating.

We are now having warm weather here and lots of fresh tomatoes.  I created this recipe last summer and want to share it again.   These were the best tomatoes from a local vegetable stand, and I had so many of them. I had never eaten or made a tomato tart but this recipe for Garden Fresh Tomato Bacon Tart was so good.

 

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WINTER WONDERLAND SNACK BOARD

Sharing this Winter Wonderland Snack Board, an easy idea to make snowy days a little more special.

A Winter Wonderland Snack Board filled with savory and sweet, white treats to enjoy on a snowy day

Winter Wonderland Snack Board

Winter Wonderland Snack Board is a  board or tray filled with savory and sweet  treats that are all, basically, white to match your snowy day.

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CRANBERRY-SAUSAGE-WALNUT CRESCENT ROLL-UPS

A crescent dough sheet filled with a mixture of cream cheese, cooked sausage crumbles, walnuts, topped with cranberry sauce, then rolled, sliced and baked. Cranberry-Sausage-Walnut Crescent Roll-ups

A crescent dough sheet filled with a mixture of cream cheese, cooked sausage crumbles, walnuts, topped with cranberry sauce, then rolled, sliced and baked.  These Cranberry-Sausage-Walnut Crescent Roll-ups are the perfect  appetizer. Continue reading CRANBERRY-SAUSAGE-WALNUT CRESCENT ROLL-UPS

SMOKY SAUSAGE PIMENTO CHEESE DIP

Smoky Sausage Pimento Cheese Dip is prepared on the grill and perfect for tailgates.Smoky Sausage Pimento Cheese Dip 

This Smoky Sausage Pimento Cheese Dip is made with sausage, bacon, and all of the ingredients in pimento cheese.  Cream cheese, mayo, pimentos, jalapenos and sharp cheddar cheese, are arranged in a disposable pan, and baked on the grill until warm and bubbly.

Smoky Sausage Pimento Cheese Dip is prepared on the grill and perfect for tailgates.This is the perfect dip to serve at any tailgate party. Continue reading SMOKY SAUSAGE PIMENTO CHEESE DIP

AFTER SCHOOL SNACK BOARD

This After School Snack Board is a fun collection of treats for your kids. The board is packed with fruits, veggies, cheese, and sweet treats. An  After School Snack Board is a fun way to give those children in your life a special treat. It is a colorful combination of fruits, veggies, cheese, mini sandwiches and sweet treats.

If your children will be in person at school or a virtual situation, we all know they will be needing some snacks. This after school snack board has something for everyone. Continue reading AFTER SCHOOL SNACK BOARD