Sautéed shrimp and chickpeas with bell peppers and onions get a dash of smoked paprika for small bites of Spanish shrimp essence. Most days when I’m editing photos or cooking for the blog, I have something playing in the background. Keeping with the theme, it’s usually a cooking show I […]
Appetizers
Here you’ll find simple appetizers for casual gatherings, as well as the best appetizers for a party or dinner party.
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip
This easy recipe for baked hot and cheesy spinach artichoke dip leaves out the mayo and adds extra cheese to give you every reason to dip your chip. This recipe is brought to you by Kettle Brand Potato Chips There are some dips that are quintessential party pleasers. They’re the […]
Thai Chicken Larb
This Thai chicken larb is light but filling, loaded with zingy fresh flavor, and takes only 20 minutes to make, for an appetizer or served with rice as a main meal. After two trips to Thailand, I am a devout Thai food lover and I crave these bright, bold flavors […]
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Get all of the flavor of buffalo chicken wings but a whole lot less mess in these baked chicken meatballs in buffalo sauce. Buffalo sauce and chicken are one of those iconic flavor matches that were just made for one another. I’ve got several buffalo-style recipes on my site, like […]
Killer Spicy Garlic Dill Pickle Recipe
Fresh garlic, homemade pickling spice, and chili peppers give this easy, traditional homemade dill pickle recipe a seriously delicious, spicy kick and awesome flavor. Every summer I make plans to can a few jars of spicy garlic pickles to match the taste of a jar I picked up at one […]
Whipped Ricotta Toast Crostini With Roasted Tomatoes
Creamy, peppered whipped ricotta is slathered on slices of toasted crostini and topped with jammy roasted cherry tomatoes to make an easy appetizer or simple breakfast or lunch. Consider these whipped ricotta crostini a toast to my trip to Venice, Italy, where we spent nearly every afternoon wedged into small […]