Category Archives: appetizer
Fruit and Vegetable Flowers
During the summer, it’s a great time to take advantage of the fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables available in the produce department. Whether you’re trying to get your kids excited about a healthy snack or side, or getting a group … Continue reading
Soft Pretzel Showdown!: Homemade v. Store-bought
My kids really enjoy getting a soft pretzel for a special treat. And I like to, as well – so it’s not hard to convince me to spend a few dollars on one to share! It’s something my kids have … Continue reading
How to Make Homemade French Bread Pizza
Making homemade French Bread is one of my favorite things. It always makes me wish I did it at least once a week. Inevitably, however, I’ll end up with leftovers that need to be eaten rather quickly or else I … Continue reading
Mexican Pizzas
I grew up eating these tasty mini pizzas. I have no idea where my mom discovered this recipe, but I’m so glad she did. It’s so simple to prepare – you can go from thinking you want this for dinner … Continue reading
Thin Crust Barbecue Pulled Pork Pizzas
I love pizza…but even I get a little tired of my kids’ preferred toppings. Have you guessed them yet?? Plain cheese, or pepperoni. Sigh. I love having leftover pulled pork on hand, because I find a lot of fun different … Continue reading
Mini Quiche Tarts
These mini quiche tarts are great: equally at home in at brunch, as hors d’oeuvres, or as a kid-friendly after-school snack or main dish. Even better: they’re packed with spinach and bacon! Yum! If you’re trying to eat healthier, simply … Continue reading
DIY Basil Focaccia Breadsticks
Are you a sucker for pizza parlor breadsticks? Or to be honest, breadsticks of any kind? I totally am. I was flipping through my recipes once, and was thinking of making focaccia bread. Then I thought, maybe I should make … Continue reading
How to Make a Pimiento Cheese Ball
This cheese ball was often a staple when I first started spending time around my husband’s family, and it’s still one of my husband’s favorite snacks. Handed down from his grandpa, this is definitely a crowd-pleaser! And with only four … Continue reading
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Spinach-Artichoke Dip is one of those dishes that makes me think of parties. It’s not a dish you’d make for a weeknight dinner (or else you’d eat the whole pan, amiright?). It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and yummy. And let’s not … Continue reading
Ham and Swiss Party Pinwheels
This is a fun recipe. I’ll freely admit that the varying intense flavors in these pinwheels make them more of an adult appetizer than a typical “kid-friendly” appetizer. No loss there, though: more for us! These are seriously delicious pinwheels, … Continue reading
Cooking for the Fam 