Okay friends, don’t laugh, but I thought this was a cute idea. I made regular old queso and called it Pot of Gold Dip for St. Paddy’s Day. And my kids thought it was hysterical. Fun, right?! Whether you make…
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
On Christmas Eve, we hosted an appetizer party. Everyone knew that there would be a prize for the favorite recipe, so my family all brought their A-game. The winner of this fun evening was…my grandparents’ Bacon Wrapped Smokies. These were…
Pecan Praline Baked Brie
Everyone needs a quick little dip this holiday season. My Pecan Praline Baked Brie is just that! Simple, quick and oh my goodness…it’s so good! I promise you…this will be the hit of your next Christmas party! Shopping List 1 (8…
Baked Crab & Artichoke Dip
‘Tis the season for dips! I don’t know about you…but I can make a meal out of a dip. In fact, my favorite holiday parties to attend are the ones that serve heavy appetizers and dips in lieu of something…
Ham, Bacon & Gruyere Pinwheels
One of the very first little recipes that I blogged was my Ham & Swiss Pinwheels. I started making these years and years and years ago and they’re always a favorite when friends come over. The other day, someone from…
Dinner Tonight: Crab Cakes with Avocado Lemon Sauce
My name is Shay and I’m a crab cake addict. I could probably eat a crab cake every night for the rest of my life. #nojoke #ilovethem I’ve been making these crab cakes for years but for some reason, have…
Christmas Eve Menu
Growing up, we always had the traditional Thanksgiving meal on Christmas Eve night. You know…turkey, dressing, sides and such. I personally never loved this tradition because I felt like my family and I had just been together consuming this exact…
Chicken and Broccoli Bites
At my annual recipe exchange this year, I made these Chicken and Broccoli Bites. I love appetizers like this because they can also be quick little lunches and light suppers too. We’re on a big broccoli kick at our…
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
I don’t know about you…but it wouldn’t be a party in my family without a cheese ball. We are cheese ball people. I love making cheese balls because they’re kind of like blank canvases…take some cream cheese and combine it…
Dinner Tonight: Nacho Night
Today’s recipe is not a recipe…it’s an idea. Sometimes, when we’re looking for something quick and easy to pull together for dinner, we’ll have nachos. I love Nacho Night because it’s so simple and we can use whatever random mix…
Ham and Cheese Biscuit Sliders
Um, yeah. So these were really, really, really good. Typically, when my girlfriends come over, they always request that I make my Ham & Swiss Pinwheels. My friends think they’re super yummy and I love them because they’re so…
Dinner Tonight: Ultimate Mini Meatballs
I get a lot of great feedback about my Ultimate Sausage Balls. They seem to be a brunch/breakfast staple in many of your homes. I was thinking the other day…those babies are so yummy in the morning, what if I…
