The benefits of peppermint have been known for centuries and it's not out of style now. Feeling a little nauseated? Need an afternoon pick me up? Skip the caffeine and reach for this power-packed affordable herb. There's power in the plant!A blend of spearmint and water mint, peppermint is made for much more than your convenience store chewing gum. When the plant itself is ...
Appetizers
Everyone loves a good real food appetizer and there's no better way to make those small bites than with reliable versions of our tried and true favorites.
Get your hands on dishes that feed huge crowds like hot caramelized onion dip, chow down for the game with ultra-crispy baked buffalo chicken wings or perk up your party with a refreshing Hawaiian lemonade.
I'll give you my best tips for making any appetizer easy and stress-free so you can party too!
Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad
Spice up your weeknight vegetables with a greek cucumber tomato salad that brings a whole new spin to healthy. Fresh cucumbers, salty feta and simple spices make this an easy supper side or quick lunch for the work week. "Nobody's going to eat this." I thought as I put the cucumbers into the bowl for my Greek vegetable salad. I was tossing it together for our ...
The Easiest Cream Cheese Mints
Cream cheese mints beg to be eaten by the handful and make a simple treat for any party, shower or gathering you have on the books. Smooth cream cheese balances perfectly with peppermint for an indulgent sweet treat, but feel free to swap in any extract or flavor you like--the sky and the is the limit! ...
Chocolate Chip Dessert Cheese Ball
Why do cheese balls always have to be savory? This chocolate chip dessert cheese ball has been a hit in our family for years and is easy to make up to a week before you need it. The blend of cream cheese, vanilla, chocolate chips and pecans can be adjusted with your favorite treats too--it's a delicious way to serve a crowd! ...
Easy Homemade Lemonade
When easy homemade lemonade tastes this good, it's worth the effort not to crack open some kind of powder. Take a few minutes and impress the people you love with a drink that's nothing but cool and tasty. Watch me make this recipe in its full version and much more on my YouTube Channel! The warmer it gets, the more we crave something cold and refreshing. And I don't know how you feel ...
Homemade Pimento Cheese (without cream cheese)
Homemade pimento cheese doesn't have to come from a plastic container at the grocery store. Demystify this southern classic and make a perfectly creamy version you'll be proud to serve and even happier to eat. ...
Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon
Caramelized onion dip with bacon is a decadent treat with onions cooked low and slow so they're ultra sweet and blended with gruyere cheese (and all the good gooey things) for a dip you'll need for every get together. Make-Ahead Friendly Once a year we have a family Christmas party for our friends and family. I cram 50 or 60 people in my house and make them eat the kind of food I ...
Open face cucumber tea sandwiches
It never fails--there's always a wedding shower, a baby shower a fancy-schmancy birthday party to prep for, or just a day when you need an appetizer and get stuck coming up with something. Well, fear not--you're covered with these open face cucumber tea sandwiches that are the perfect go-to when you need a good way to fill your finger food table without working like a nut. ...
Sweet and Tangy Watermelon Limeade
I wish we had something...different. That's what you say as you stare off in to space trying to plan for the next birthday party, bridal shower or event on your list in the coming months. Tired of plain lemonade? Sick of soda? I hear you. Give this watermelon limeade it's own time in the spotlight and you'll have an easy, fresh drink on hand that's sure to bring the compliments. ...
Baked blooming onions
Having the right appetizer (or okay, light dinner) that doesn't require lots of prep and chopping can be tricky to find. Little hamburgers, little vegetable trays--they are all great. But today's baked blooming onions take less than 5 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake depending on how many you want to make. Plus you can serve them warm or room temperature with dipping sauce (see recipe notes) ...