Creamy strawberry butter is one of the easiest yet most impressive ways to elevate any meal. Even people who don’t typically put butter on their bread love it. The first time I ever had strawberry butter was at a steakhouse my parents took me to when I was a child. Since my mother had never…
Appetizers and Snacks
Finger-Licking Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings
Finger-licking oven-baked Buffalo wings are the perfect food for any party, sports event, or family dinner. They’re easy to make and delicious.
Oven Fried Plantain Chips with Zesty Dip
Oven fried plantain chips are among my favorite mid-afternoon or evening snacks. They’re super easy to make, and if you bake them in the oven, they’re low in calories. Furthermore, they’re a fruit that’s actually good for you. Add a side of Greek yogurt for protein. My husband enjoys having a treat while he watches…
Creamy Cool Fruit Salad
This creamy cool fruit salad is actually more of a dessert than pre-dinner course or side dish. But it has fruit, so you can call it a salad if you want. It’s very similar to the ambrosia salad my grandmother and mother used to make. However, it doesn’t have coconut, which is one of the…
Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower
Roasted Parmesan cauliflower is one of those snacks that are surprisingly delicious. Although I don’t dislike cauliflower, it’s not the first vegetable I typically go to. However, this makes me rethink that. This recipe makes a delightful appetizer. But it’s also delicious as a side dish that will have people going back for seconds. Benefits…
Roasted Tomatoes with Basil
These easy roasted tomatoes with basil add a delightful element to your meals. You can serve them as a side dish or an ingredient in any Italian food. In the past, I grew my own tomatoes. Since they’re such an easy fruit/veggie to grow, I usually had several varieties with staggered dates for ripeness. However,…
3-Layer Mexican Dip – Perfect Party Food
This 3-layer Mexican Dip is an easy appetizer or snack for any occasion. Whether you’re having a party or settling in to watch TV, you can enjoy it with your favorite chips. You can turn this into a 5-layer Mexican dip if you like. In fact, if I’m making it for a lot of people,…
Baked Sweet Potato Chips
These baked sweet potato chips bring me back to my childhood. In fact, the sweetness combined with the saltiness sends my senses into orbit. My grandfather grew the best sweet potatoes I’ve ever tasted. In fact, they didn’t need anything added, regardless of how they were cooked. I typically ate them right when they came…
Sweet and Juicy Caramel Apple Grapes
These caramel apple grapes don’t actually have apple in them. So I should probably just call them caramel grapes. However, when I do that, somehow the word “apple” just slips in there. Maybe that’s because I’m so used to saying, “Caramel apples.” The first caramel grapes I made were completely covered in caramel and nuts….
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
This slow cooker buffalo chicken dip is a delicious snack or appetizer. You can serve it during game night, before a holiday dinner, or any time you want something zesty. We like it with chips, but it’s also delicious with celery and carrot strips. In fact, you can serve it with any non-sweet food that…