These spicy hot fire crackers are the perfect treat to put on the snack table at any party. They have tons of flavor, and they satisfy anyone who loves the heat. Sometimes my husband and I enjoy snacking on them when we have movie nights. Of course, it’s essential to have something to drink, like …
Appetizers and Snacks
Pie crust cinnamon crisps are not only delicious, but they’re also the perfect thing to make with leftover pie crust. Repurposing Leftover Pie Crust I enjoy discovering ways to repurpose something other people might overlook. Besides, pie crust is so good! So don’t toss the scraps into the garbage after you make a pie. It’s …
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 …
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 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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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.” Since these are also called “taffy apple grapes,” I realize I’m not the …
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 …