Prosciutto Crostini with Ricotta, Arugula and Honey is one of my favorite appetizers to order at an Italian restaurant. It's also just as easy to make it at home! This simple appetizer is easy to assemble, beautiful and definitely a fun menu item for parties. I can't get enough prosciutto in my life. Ever since I met my husband, I was introduced to Italian meats. That was quite awhile ago, but my point is, Italian meats are seriously the best - they never get old. We love prosciutto … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly Guacamole
This post is in partnership with Produce for Kids - all opinions are 100% my own. My family loves guacamole - all kinds actually! However, my little ones prefer a more kid friendly version made with fresh mangos, corn, and tomatoes. I'm excited to share that this recipe was inspired from my partnership with Produce for Kids! During the month of March Produce For Kids has partnered with health-conscious brands, retailers commodities and dietitians to kick off its Mission for Nutrition … [Read more...]
Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings
It's that time of year again. The weather is starting to cool down (well, kind of) and football is starting which means it's time to eat all the dips and eat all the wings. These Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer (or dinner) to start football season off right! They're done in less than 20 minutes and they are sweet and spicy! Oh yes. Chicken Wings. I'm guessing these are the most popular "football" food out there? I have no idea why I haven't posted a recipe for … [Read more...]
Christmas Crack (AKA White Chocolate Chex Mix)
{Scroll down for the recipe} Give me all of the sweets! Do you want sugar once the holidays hit, too? Or is it just me? The past few weeks I have been on a sugar binge - so not healthy but when you're in the last month of pregnancy, you do what you gotta do to get through it, and in my case, that is snacking on the sweets. Do you snack or are you a meal eater? I am usually a meal eater, but again, pregnancy (and this time of year) has turned me into a snacker. This recipe for Christmas … [Read more...]
Healthier 7 Layer Taco Dip
Gotta love a good taco dip recipe, right? 7 Layer Taco Dip is one of the most popular dip recipes out there. It's a no-cook dip that everyone loves and it's perfect for Football season. This specific dip recipe is actually a bit healthier than a traditional taco dip. It calls for low-fat and low-sodium ingredients, but it does not lack in flavor. It's SO good. You can lighten it up even more and serve it with vegetables or pita chips or keep it traditional and use tortilla chips. Whatever … [Read more...]
Sandwich Kabobs
Sharing something so cute today! Can you even? As my daughter gets older (she just turned 2), I am starting to get a little more creative with meal ideas like these adorable sandwich kabobs. Can food be adorable? Oh I think so! Especially when it's for the kids. Today's post is brought to you by my partnership with Produce For Kids. I have been working with them for quite awhile and I have to say, I LOVE it. If you've been reading the blog, you know how much it means to me to cook … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Hello face plant dip! I don't think anyone out there can resist Buffalo Chicken Dip. It's just one of those appetizers that everyone seems to absolutely love and one bite is simply not enough. I brought this over to my in-laws house yesterday and it was devoured within in minutes. This made me very, very happy! I decided to make this dip because hello!! Super Bowl! Are you into the big game? I watch it for the half time show...I wish they would just put Bruno Mars on every year … [Read more...]
Spinach Dip
Are you ready for the best dip ever? It's none other than SPINACH DIP. How is spinach dip even good? Sweet Onion Dip with Crunchy Bacon Bits or Zesty Refried Bean Cheese Dip definitely sound better than spinach dip, but I promise you...it is equally as delicious. You will never ever ever ever ever ever believe that this dip has only FOUR ingredients. Just four, I promise. Those four ingredients are mayonaisse, sour cream, package of leek soup and frozen spinach. Somehow, someway, when … [Read more...]
Zesty Refried Bean Cheese Dip
A simple and delicious dip for your Cinco de Mayo party! Zesty Refried Bean Cheese Dip is made with only 6 simple ingredients and has so much flavor - adding a packet of taco seasoning makes this dip extra zesty and tasty! And I can't forge to mention it's faaaantastic with a cold beer, too! Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner - do you have any plans? We celebrate by making our favorite Mexican food and cracking a cold one. Beer is a must on Cinco de Mayo. Ya know what else is a … [Read more...]
Deviled Eggs
This recipe for Traditional Deviled Eggs will be your go-to recipe from now on! It's simple to make, creamy and packed full of flavor. Switch it up by adding different garnishes like bacon, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, jalapeños and more! With Easter right around the corner, I thought it would be helpful to share at least a few possible recipes for your Easter menu. Nothing gets more "Easter" than deviled eggs, right? Plus, they're a staple appetizer so it's nice to have an easy recipe … [Read more...]
Sloppy Joe Nachos
You are going to LOVE this twist on a traditional nacho recipe, Sloppy Joe Nachos are sweet, salty and slightly spicy. Tortilla chips are topped with sharp cheddar cheese, meaty sloppy joe's, a little tobasco sour cream, crunchy lettuce, spicy jalapeños and my favorite, bread and butter pickles! Well aren't these kind of fun? We absolutely love Sloppy Joe's in our house. I grew up eating Sloppy Joe's at my grandparents house in Sibley Iowa and continue that tradition today. I make them all … [Read more...]
Best Guacamole Recipe
This is the best recipe ever for Traditional Guacamole. It's got all the goodies like fresh tomatoes, cilantro, spicy red onion, tons of lime juice and a little salt and pepper to bring out the flavors. Add a little jalapeno for a kick and you have a simple, yet delicious appetizer dip for a partaaay or for Mexican night at home! Oh yes! It's also garnished with a little queso fresco...ya know...just because. Everyone needs a good guacamole recipe in their life. Am I right or am I right? I … [Read more...]