Category Archives: Appetizers

ROTEL AND SAUSAGE DIP

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. 

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

TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA

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.

Turkey Cranberry Fontina Crostata, a great way to use leftover holiday turkey and frozen 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

TACO DIP WITH MEAT

Sharing this Taco Dip with Meat recipe that I have been making since the 1970’s.

Taco Dip with Meat , a crowd pleasing dip consists of layers of refried beans, seasoned beef, Rotel, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.  Serve with Scoops, Tostitos, or tortilla chips.

In my early days of marriage and entertaining, I had a few appetizer recipes that I served at any gathering. This Taco Dip with Meat was one of these recipes.

Taco Dip with Meat , a crowd pleasing dip consists of layers of refried beans, seasoned beef, Rotel, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.  Serve with Scoops, Tostitos, or tortilla chips.

This crowd-pleasing dip consists of layers of refried beans, seasoned beef, Rotel, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.  Serve with Scoops, Tostitos, or tortilla chips. Continue reading TACO DIP WITH MEAT

TACOS IN A BAG

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.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 around. We also serve them at parties, cook-outs, tailgate parties and school events. I have also set up a table and served them when children came to play at our house.  Continue reading TACOS IN A BAG

PULLED PORK PIMENTO CHEESE SLIDERS

Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders. Tender, slow cooked pulled pork with warm, melted, spicy pimento cheese and served on a slider bun.

Tender, slow cooked pulled pork with warm, melted, spicy pimento cheese and served on a slider bun.  Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders are perfect to serve at any get together this summer. They combine two of our southern favorite foods, pulled pork and homemade pimento cheese. Continue reading PULLED PORK PIMENTO CHEESE SLIDERS

VEGETABLE PIZZA DIP WITH BACON

Vegetable Pizza Dip with bacon is 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 sticksVegetable 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

HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP

Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party.Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party.

Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party

My husband loves jalapeno poppers and I love hot chicken dip, so this appetizer was the perfect compromise. We enjoyed it while watching football last weekend, but I can see it being served at more times than this. Continue reading HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP