Tacos in a Bag are a fun meal that we have been eating here in WV for years. A small bag of Doritos (or Fritos) is filled with cooked taco meat and a variety of toppings such as cheese, salsa, diced tomatoes, and sour cream.
They are sold at the concession stand at every sporting event. We also serve them at parties, cook-outs, tailgate parties and school events. They’re simple, filling, and just plain fun to eat. Continue reading TACOS IN A BAG
An After School Snack Board is a fun and easy way to treat the kids in your life to something special. Whether they’re coming home from a full day at school or an after school sports event, one thing is always the same—they’re hungry!
This snack board is filled with a colorful mix of fruits, veggies, cheese, mini sandwiches, and sweet treats, making it perfect for picky eaters and big appetites alike.
I’ve been having so much fun creating food boards for different occasions, and this one quickly became a favorite with my grandchildren and neighbor boys.
Vegetable Pizza Dip is a great appetizer idea that I have been seeing all over the internet. I decided to try it during the Super Bowl, and it was a big hit at our house.
A creamy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, a Ranch dressing packet, a mixture of veggies, cheese and bacon. It is served cold with a variety of breads, crackers, chips, and celery sticks. Continue reading VEGETABLE PIZZA DIP WITH BACON
Cheesy Chicken MeatballsCheesy Chicken Meatballs made with ground chicken, diced bell peppers, onions, parmesan cheese, and the unexpected ingredients of mayonnaise and stone ground mustard are so delicious.
Smother these meatballs in pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese, bake and serve hot. Continue reading CHEESY CHICKEN MEATBALLS
An easy, cheesy, appetizer loaded with roast beef, garlic and herb spread, smoked cheddar, and spinach, then baked in a buttery crescent dough. So many flavors in this quick and easy to make appetizer.
A local deli in my town was well known for their smoke gouda and roast beef sandwiches. I was inspired to create these Roast Beef and Cheese Pinwheels to capture the flavors of that sandwich. Continue reading ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE PINWHEELS
Rotel and Sausage Dip made with only 3 ingredients, is one of the most popular dips to serve at any party. A spicy, cheesy dip with pieces of sausage and served with Scoops or Tortillas can be made in a crockpot or on the stovetop.
This dip is one of the appetizer recipes our family has served since back in the 1960’s. I serve this at tailgate parties, football watch parties, birthday parties, and even on my Christmas appetizer table.  Continue reading ROTEL AND SAUSAGE DIP
Christmas Crescent Appetizer Wreath. The holiday season is here and that means we need to have several quick and easy appetizer recipes available. Continue reading CHRISTMAS CRESCENT APPETIZER WREATH
I am sharing a recipe for this savory TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA that I created for the Cape Cod Select Holiday Blogger Recipe Challenge several years ago. It was the perfect time to use some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and the beautiful cranberries.
A crostata is baked on a baking sheet with the edges of the dough folded up over the filling.
I used a refrigerated pie crust that made it so easy. A filling made with butter, leftover turkey, frozen cranberries, apples, onion, fontina cheese, and some warm spices was perfect. Continue reading TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA
If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that never goes out of style, this Taco Dip with Meat is it.
I’ve been making this recipe since the 1970’s. Back in my early days of marriage and entertaining, I had a handful of go-to-appetizers, and this taco dip was always one of them. It is still just as popular today as it was back then.
This hearty , layered dip is packed with flavor–from seasoned ground beef, refried beans, lots of cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. It is perfect for game day, potlucks, or any casual gathering. Continue reading TACO DIP WITH MEAT
LOADED FOOTBALL VEGGIE PIZZALoaded football veggie pizza is a baked crescent dough crust in a football shape, covered with cream cheese and ranch filling, veggies, meat and cheese. The perfect appetizer for any tailgate party. Continue reading LOADED FOOTBALL VEGGIE PIZZA