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Sausage Puff Pastry Appetizers

Dec 5 2017 by Leave a Comment

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Sausage Puff Pastry AppetizersSausage Puff Pastry AppetizersWith a lot of holiday events on the calendar, trying to plan out new and exciting menu ideas can be daunting and a little tricky too. Especially recipes that are not only easy to make, but also delicious and sure to impress your guests! Because, let’s be honest for a second, we all LOVE hearing people rave about the food we serve at our parties…right? Today I’m sharing an appetizer recipe that checks off all of the boxes and will easily become a party food favorite! These sausage puff pastry appetizers are topped with a black truffle dijon mustard sauce that will have everyone going back for seconds, and thirds. 😉

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Mini Chicken and Waffle Appetizer

Nov 3 2017 by 1 Comment

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Mini Chicken and Waffle AppetizerMini Chicken and Waffle AppetizerIt’s getting to be that time of the year when unexpected guests just happen to drop by, family stops in for a visit, and friends drop by to watch the game. Always being prepared can be tricky and having something yummy on hand to snack on can be a challenge too! Today’s easy recipe will satisfy all of your hungry guests, and you can whip them up in no time at all! This Mini Chicken and Waffle Appetizer is an entertaining slam dunk!

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Buffalo Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Aug 28 2017 by Leave a Comment

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Buffalo Spinach Artichoke Dip RecipeI would definitely have to say that the kitchen is the heart of my home. Whenever I have friends or family over, somehow everyone always ends up congregating around the counter, munching on snacks and spending quality time together. So it’s always a MUST that I have something cooking or ready to serve for my get-togethers.

Today, I’m switching up a traditional recipe with a few unexpected ingredients, but a whole lot of flavor! This buffalo spinach artichoke dip is the perfect dish to serve your hungry guests and upgrade a common and basic appetizer into something fresh and new!

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BBQ Pork Nachos

Jul 27 2017 by Leave a Comment

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BBQ Pork NachosI’m all about easy recipes when it comes to summer entertaining and one that can serve a crowd is an added bonus! The last thing I want to do is spend all day inside prepping ingredients and slaving over a hot stove. But I definitely still want to create something that’s delicious and homemade too! Tough, right? Not exactly!

Today, I’m sharing a delicious recipe that checks all of those boxes and will still give you time to enjoy your guests and the outdoors too! These BBQ Pork Nachos are a crowd favorite and will easily become one of your go-to recipes as well!

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Easy TRISCUIT Appetizer

May 22 2017 by 1 Comment

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Easy TRISCUIT AppetizerOne of the hardest parts of entertaining, in my opinion, is planning the menu. It takes a long time to sift through recipes, finalize a menu that is cohesive, and then figure out how to pull it all off without slaving away in the kitchen all day or during your entire event. It’s easy to get caught up in the planning and go overboard, taking on more than you can handle, but I’m going to help you guys out today with a super quick and easy TRISCUIT appetizer recipe that will impress your guests and give a sophisticated edge to a menu item that none of your guests will realize only took you minutes to prepare! Plus, it also happens to be delicious!

Easy TRISCUIT AppetizerWhether you are planning a fancy dinner party, just have friends dropping by, or if you have a handful of toppings that you want to experiment with, TRISCUIT crackers are sooo easy to create with. Whether you add a slice, a dollop, or a sprinkle, you can Make ‘Scuit Happen anywhere, anytime!

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Baked Goat Cheese Appetizer

Feb 24 2017 by Leave a Comment

You only need 4 ingredients to create this baked goat cheese appetizer that’s quick to make, delicious, and will wow your guests! Check out the easy recipe!

Baked Goat Cheese AppetizerThe Oscars are only a day away and, so far, I’ve prepped you with a delish and easy cocktail recipe, some DIY napkins that will wow, and yet we’re still missing a little something…maybe a yummy appetizer? If you’ve ever been to Las Vegas and dined at Mon Ami Gabi, you might have noticed (or tried!) one of the apps on their menu…it’s an addicting baked goat cheese appetizer that does not disappoint. At all. It’s one of my very favorite things to indulge in while I’m there (besides the french toast), and it also happens to be something that would pair perfectly with an at-home Oscar’s viewing party!

The recipe, although not from the chef at Mon Ami Gabi, is fairly simple to re-create and one that will impress your guests, with little to no effort by you. Keeping you out of the kitchen AND able to enjoy your guests and the Oscars…? Hosting win.

Baked Goat Cheese Appetizer

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Chocolate Brownie Football Cheese Ball

Jan 20 2017 by Leave a Comment

It’s always a good idea to serve some sweet options to balance out all of the salt that’s usually served on game day. This chocolate brownie football cheese ball will do just that!

Chocolate Brownie Football Cheese BallI’m pretty excited. The big game is almost here and I’m definitely looking forward to it, except for the fact that my team didn’t even make it to the playoffs (Ravens, you let me down guys). Either way, I’m a sports girl. I’ll be cheering on the underdog and stuffing my face full of delicious snacks, because if your team’s not playing, isn’t that the whole point?

Sure, someone usually brings the chips, the dips, the beer, and the smoked sausages, but you can become the new snack MVP by bringing something a little sweeter for the occasion…a yummy chocolate brownie football cheese ball!

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Crockpot Salsa Chicken Sliders

Jan 26 2016 by 1 Comment

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Crockpot Chicken SlidersNow that the finals are over and we know which teams we’ll be cheering on, it’s time to prep the menu and dive into all of the game day party prep!

I know I’ve talked about it on the blog before, but I like to share ways to keep entertaining EASY. Who wants to spend an entire day prepping stuff in the kitchen? Not me. So today, I’m sharing a super simple recipe that is oh, so yummy and will score you major points with the football fans in your life!

Crockpot Salsa Chicken SlidersThese crockpot salsa chicken sliders are a breeze to make and you can prep an entire baking sheet full of them at one time, which is great for a large game day party! Plus, with the benefit of using a crock pot, you can fix it and forget it…at least for a few hours 😉

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