Basil Pesto
This classic pesto recipe is just the right blend of fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Use it as a tasty pasta sauce or in your favorite recipes. I love basil. I...
View ArticleSun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip
Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion! A decadent base of cream cheese and sour cream is paired perfectly with fresh pesto and the subtle sweetness of sun-dried...
View ArticleItalian Herb Dipping Oil
Italian Herb Dipping Oil is a quick solution to making olive oil more interesting and flavorful for your favorite artisan bread. I’ve been working on perfecting an artisan bread recipe and this time...
View ArticleFresh Spring Rolls
Spring is finally here! Even in Minnesota! Well, it at least made a brief appearance while I was visiting. I was fortunate enough to head home for a few weeks and fill my soul with lots of family...
View ArticlePineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa is the perfect summer topping, side dish, or snack. Fresh pineapple, spicy jalapenos, and cilantro are the key components to balance out this delicious alternative to tomato salsa. It...
View ArticleBalsamic Bruschetta on Crostini
Bruschetta is the perfect summer appetizer; add in 25 year old (or high quality) balsamic vinegar to ripe tomatoes, garlic, shallot, fresh basil, and top onto crostini for bruschetta like you’ve never...
View ArticleFig Compote, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Crostini
Fig Compote, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Crostini is appetizer perfection. Crostini is one of my favorite appetizer bases; I mean, it’s essentially just toasted baguettes with salty, toasted goodness....
View ArticleOlive Butter
Olive Butter is the perfect 5-minute appetizer; serve it on warm baguette slices or warm pita slices. Before we get to this quick, easy, and scrumptious appetizer – I have a question for y’all! I’m...
View ArticleGouda Stuffed Pretzel Bites + Raspberry Pepper Jam
Gouda Stuffed Pretzel Bites with Raspberry Pepper Jam are the gourmet spin of your favorite bite-sized snack! Please note this recipe contains an affiliate link from Amazon. That means that if you...
View Article5-Minute Caramel Apple Dip
5-Minute Caramel Apple Dip only takes 5 ingredients and is incredibly kid-friendly! I’m beginning to realize that fall played a significant part my childhood memories. I’ve been so focused on...
View ArticlePizza Rye Snacks
Pizza Rye Snacks – rye toasts topped with your favorite part of pizza, the meat and cheese! They’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Who else has camped out on their parent’s couch to binge watched...
View ArticleGoat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew Peppers
Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew Peppers add a sweet & spicy mix to your cheese platter, or are a simple addition to your appetizers. Ah, 2016. Am I a broken record if I say I don’t know how it’s...
View ArticleAsian Roasted Jalapenos
Asian Roasted Jalapenos will take your appetizers up a notch! Jalapenos halves are filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture full of cream cheese, peanut butter, ginger, and garlic; topped off with...
View ArticleBeer Battered Fried Pickles
Beer Battered Fried Pickles – crunchy, salty, dill pickles dipped in a light, crisp beer batter coating and fried to perfection. Serve them with a buttermilk parsley dressing for a tasty snack!...
View ArticleBourbon Barbecue Wings
Bourbon Barbecue Wings are marinated and then baked until crispy before they’re smothered with spicy, sweet, sticky Bourbon BBQ Sauce and baked a little longer to achieve caramelized perfection....
View ArticleArtichoke & Arugula Flatbread
Artichoke and Arugula Flatbread – naan layered with artichokes, feta, and garlic, topped with arugula tossed in a white balsamic dressing. Do you also have this thing happen to you when the weather...
View ArticleMelon Skewers with Mint Dressing
Melon Skewers with Mint Dressing – the 5 minute appetizer that’s perfect for summer! Hiiiiii my favorite food friends. It’s been too long, hasn’t it? I hope you’ll accept my apology in the form of a...
View ArticleRoasted Cherry & Goat Cheese Crostini
Roasted Cherry and Goat Cheese Crostini – sweet, juicy cherries roasted to perfection with a subtle hint of thyme, atop creamy goat cheese and crisp crostini, garnished with fresh basil. It’s the...
View ArticleSun-Dried Tomato & White Bean Hummus
Sun-Dried Tomato and White Bean Hummus – a smooth, creamy hummus made with cannellini beans and sun-dried tomatoes, hints of smoky spice, and fresh basil. This hummus has me all googly-eyed and in...
View ArticlePumpkin Spice Baked Brie {Liz’s Virtual Bridal Shower}
Pumpkin Spice Baked Brie – creamy, melted brie topped with a layer of pumpkin and spices, an apple chutney, wrapped in flaky puff pastry and drizzled with extra maple syrup. I am so excited to share...
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