The most kid-approved homemade chicken nuggets ever
Baked homemade chicken nuggets come out of my arsenal any time I have a picky eater to feed. Buttery, crunchy, golden–and still neutral enough in flavor that kids will gobble …
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!
Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Fried mozzarella cheese sticks are all the cozy comfort you dream up wrapped up in the perfect crispy crust. Perfect for freezing until you’re ready to fry–get all the easy …
Olive Oil and Garlic Homemade Croutons
Olive oil and garlic homemade croutons are delicate and delicious–no need to break your teeth on store bought bricks. Season these classics with any flavors you enjoy and make your …
Chicken Nachos
When are nachos automatically perfect for every meal? When they are chicken nachos piled high with cheese and the perfect blend of Mexican spices. Make a big batch and share …
Cozy Mulled Cider
Mulled cider doesn’t have to come from a big plastic jug at the grocery store–some of that stuff tastes like turpentine. Instead make your own with a few simple spices …
5 Benefits of Peppermint + An Easy Tea Recipe
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Homemade ranch dressing mix cuts the msg, extra sodium and mystery stuff you don’t really need and delivers clean flavor that’s simple and affordable to keep on hand. Use it …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Crispy buffalo chicken wings
Here’s a big shout out from the genius–that’s me–because guess who forgot to post these crispy buffalo chicken wings before the Super Bowl? Mmm hmmm…you know who did it. …
Loaded hash brown potato skins
Tired of the baking, scraping and re-baking for that crispy loaded potato skin crust? Now you can get these perfect little appetizers on your holiday or coffee table (hello football …
Easy bacon cheeseburger sliders
Easy bacon cheeseburger sliders are a great way to enjoy an American classic on a small scale. Make 5 or 50 for a crowd for a fun appetizer during the …
Easy Roasted Garlic Shrimp
Looking for just the right savory-spicy appetizer for your next get together or just something different for dinner? My easy roasted garlic shrimp are jam-packed with big …
French bread pizza
French bread pizza couldn’t be simpler and makes a great fast dinner when you’re in a pinch. Add your favorite toppings and use a loaf of store bought french bread …
Refreshing Hawaiian Lemonade
My husband and I could bury a body in 8 minutes. Saaaay what? I blame this knowledge on last week. Of course it has something to do with a cow. …
Tart Cherry and Almond Galette
Tart cherry and almond galette isn’t very southern, but who cares? When a dessert is this easy and this good we can look over that. Tart cherries with an almond …
Rustic Cream Cheese and Chive Biscuits
Rustic. There’s a term for you. For me it means “I’m too lazy to get out a ruler and measure them all the same.” So they’re rustic. Or okay …