Bacon wrapped dates are a crowd pleasing appetizer. They are fast and easy to make, and your guests will beg for more. You can never make enough – I promise. BACON WRAPPED DATES 35 dry dates, pitted (plan on a minimum of 5 pieces/person) 18 slices bacon – slice in half (1/2 slice per date)…
Category: Appetizer
Strawberry Mango Salsa
So this isn’t the most seasonal of dishes. However, strawberry season just about HERE on the Central Coast! With that I’m sharing this recipe. Strawberry-mango salsa is a great appetizer that travels well too. Think about all the holidays & family gatherings this will be good for. I really like serving this with Terra chips….
Who Doesn’t Love Crab Cakes?
Who doesn’t love crab cakes? This appetizer is a go-to for the husband. He’s been known to whip up a batch of these when we have a lazy Sunday afternoon. You know we haven’t had many of those, but that has totally changed for 2017! I hope your family enjoys this recipe for crab cakes…
Segway Into Spring with Homemade Salsa
I guess it’s time to start moving into spring – happy Spring by the way! Warm weather makes me want homemade salsa, and while you’re at it, throw in some chips. Are you as excited about this change as I am? I am happy to have longer days, warmer weather and sunshine. However the last…
Irish Nachos
Some recipes make me laugh out loud. Irish Nachos – how does this work? Laughing, they’re made with potato rounds, no tortilla chips. Are these real nachos? No. These are a delicious potato snack. Nom nom. They’re crazy easy. And kid approved. They’re great for a crowd. IRISH NACHOS Baking potatoes Dairy free cheese Dairy…
Homemade Falafel Bites
Have you, after many years of doing something, ever had to change the way you do it because of something out of your control? That’s me with cooking and adult onset food allergies. There are so many degrees of food allergies, and I consider myself blessed that as obnoxious as mine are, at this stage…
Heather’s Chunky Bean Dip
I’ve been experimenting with various recipes over the years, looking for healthier snack alternatives to things you can find at the store. This is my take on a recipe for a chunky bean dip. You can use this with chips, veggies, or put a dab on a salad – it’s that good. My family enjoys…
Rosemary-Lemon Popcorn
Popcorn – Best Snack Ever Popcorn – best snack ever. Since my family is completely popcorn obsessed I’m always curious about recipes for savory flavored popcorn. I was raised in a house that used butter & salt only, nothing else. So as I’m getting older I’m going bold with my popcorn flavors. I found this…
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Rosemary
February is starting off as the month of snacks since the Super Bowl is this weekend. So leading up to the big game I’ll be posting up some quick and easy recipes that you can make for your party or just to munch on as you watch the game with your family. I hope you…