Category Archives: Appetizers

Appetizers, Main Course

TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA

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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 →

Appetizers, FOOD BOARDS

LOADED FOOTBALL VEGGIE PIZZA

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Loaded football veggie pizza is a crescent crust in a football shape, covered with cream cheese filling, veggies, meat and cheese. The perfect appetizer.LOADED FOOTBALL VEGGIE PIZZA

Loaded 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.

This recipe is just the basic veggie pizza one that we have all been making for years, but is seems special when you add a different shape to it. Continue reading LOADED FOOTBALL VEGGIE PIZZA →

Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, FOOD BOARDS

CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE BITES

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CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE BITES

These gluten-free crustless mini quiche bites are easy to make, low carb, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, meal prep, or appetizers.

These crustless mini quiche bites are easy to make, low in carbs, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple appetizer.

I love making these for family gatherings, lunch boxes, road trips, and even quick breakfasts at home. They are incredibly versatile and can be made with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Continue reading CRUSTLESS MINI QUICHE BITES →

Appetizers, Side Dishes

SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SKINS

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Southwestern Potato Skins are crispy oven baked potato skins loaded with taco meat, cheese, salsa, jalapenos and sour cream.

Southwestern Potato Skins are crispy oven-baked potato shells loaded with seasoned taco meat, melty cheese, and all your favorite toppings like salsa, jalapeños, and sour cream.

They are the perfect appetizer for game day, family gatherings, or anytime you are craving something warm, cheesy, and full of flavor.

There is just something about potato skins that everyone loves. Whenever we see them on a menu, they are always ordered for the table. Making them at home is easier than you might think—and just as delicious. Continue reading SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SKINS →

Appetizers

HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP

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

HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP
If you love jalapeno poppers and hot chicken dip, you are going to love this Hot Chicken Jalapeño Dip! Rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and fresh jalapeños are combined into a creamy, cheesy dip and baked until hot and bubbly.

My husband loves jalapeño poppers, and I love a good hot chicken dip, so this recipe was the perfect combination of both. We first enjoyed it while watching football, but it has become one of those appetizers I make whenever we are having family and friends over.

Serve it warm with crackers, tortilla scoops, bagel chips, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables. It is an easy appetizer that disappears quickly at parties! Continue reading HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP →

Appetizers

BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS

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Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls

Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a cheesy, savory appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and a bacon cheddar biscuit mix.These Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a savory, cheesy appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon cheddar biscuit mix. They are easy to make, can be prepared ahead of time, and are perfect for Game Day parties, tailgating, holiday gatherings, brunches, and family get-togethers.

Sausage balls have been a favorite party appetizer for generations. I remember my mother making them in the 1960s, and throughout the 1970s and 1980s, they seemed to appear at almost every party I attended.

The traditional sausage ball recipe has certainly evolved over the years. Today, there are so many flavored biscuit mixes and cheeses to choose from, and cream cheese has become a popular addition. Continue reading BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS →

Appetizers

HALLOWEEN CHEX MIX

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Halloween Chex Mix is a combination of sweet and salty treats, perfect for any party.

This easy Halloween Chex Mix is a fun combination of crunchy Chex cereal, Gardetto’s Original Recipe Snack Mix, cashews, yogurt-covered pretzels, and Halloween candies.

I make Chex Mix for just about every occasion and change the candies and colors to match the holiday. For Halloween, I like adding candy corn, seasonal M&M’s, and a few fun cookies for a festive treat.

A combination of chex cereal, Gardetto's Original Snack Mix, cashews, yogurt pretzels, and a variety of candies make this Halloween Chex Mix the perfect treat. 
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Appetizers

HALLOWEEN FUN-DUE BOARD

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This Halloween Fun-Due Board is a fun way to serve a kid-friendly lunch or party snack. I created this Halloween-themed food board for some of my grandchildren, and it was such a hit that I knew I had to share it.

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

 

Think of it as a Halloween version of fondue, with two warm cheese dips surrounded by a variety of fun foods for dipping. I used little Halloween cauldrons for the cheese, then arranged chicken tenders, taquitos, curly fries, cocktail wieners, potato rounds, tortilla chips, and homemade crescent dough shapes around them. Continue reading HALLOWEEN FUN-DUE BOARD →

Appetizers

GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE DIP

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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 →