This spiced up queso cheese dip skips the fake stuff and is made with real cheese instead. Chorizo and chiles add the heat that’s then cooled down with every football lover’s favorite flavoring: BEER! Serve it with chips or even better, pile it on french fries for a riff on […]
Appetizers
Here you’ll find simple appetizers for casual gatherings, as well as the best appetizers for a party or dinner party.
Bacon Beer Cheese Dip
This ultra cheesy, irresistibly good beer cheese dip made in a skillet adds everyone’s three favorite condiments to the party: bacon, beer and potato chips. Beer Cheese Dip Recipe Is there such a thing as too much cheese? Or bacon? Or chips? If you’re a fan of the blog, you […]
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza
This easy to make flatbread pizza features ribbons of sweet potato and a tangle of caramelized onions overtop a bed of ricotta cheese, and gets finished with fresh herbs and feta. Enjoy as an appetizer or a main meal. Some people (meat loving carnivores) get hung up on the illusion […]
Caramelized Onion Dip
This creamy caramelized onion dip is infused with Porter beer and is easy to make, full of savory, complex flavors, and guaranteed to be a hit at any party. When it comes to appetizers, I’m a self-professed dip queen. I’ve got so many favorites I love, like my, hot crab dip, cheesy […]
Guacamole With Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño
This creamy guacamole recipe gets texture and tang from roasted garlic and pickled jalapeño topped with cotija cheese and pepitas. How many times have you heard it? You know the phrase, the not-so-very-much-original one we all say because it’s just so perfectly descriptive. Come on, say it with me. “Hoooooooly […]
How to Make Roasted Garlic
Roasted garlic softens as it bakes to create a mellow, jammy bite that becomes creamy and tender for spreading on bread or adding to mashed potatoes, soups, sauces, and more. Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients because just a clove or two adds so much savory flavor to any […]