Tag: appetizer
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Seed Crackers
I love crackers with dips, cheese, spreads, and even just for snacking on. I try to eat crackers that are on the healthier side, but I’ve never tried making my own until now! These Seed Crackers have a lot of good-for-you ingredients in them and I think they make a great snack substitute for chips…
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Lemon-Dill Dip
When you plan your summer get-togethers, whether they’re family picnics, large cookouts and potlucks, or simple outdoor meals, be sure to include a summery dip that you can serve with your favorite raw veggies and chips. Like this Lemon-Dill Dip! The lemon-dill flavor is great for this time of year, and it’s so easy to…
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Bacon-Ranch Cheeseball
Cheeseballs make great party food and appetizers and they’re also perfect when you need an easy snack for your family or a group of friends! This Bacon-Ranch Cheeseball is made with lots of my favorite ingredients—cream cheese, Ranch dressing mix, green onions, bacon pieces, cheddar cheese, and chopped pecans. With all those yummy add-ins, you…
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Quick Hummus
Here’s a healthy recipe I meant to post a few months ago, but better late than never! 🙂 If you’re a fan of hummus, you’ll enjoy this Quick Hummus from a cookbook called UNWIND: A Devotional Cookbook for the Harried and Hungry by cooking show host Aarti Sequeira. In this book, you’ll find recipes from…
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BLT Roll-Ups
Have you ever made “roll-ups”? Sometimes they’re called “pinwheels.” I’ve made a few different recipes like that: Salsa Roll-Ups and Veggie Tortilla Pinwheels. And here’s another really good roll-ups recipe that’s perfect for springtime—it’s light, fresh, and really tasty! It’s a recipe called BLT Roll-Ups, and it’s from a cookbook called The Living Table: Recipes…
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Slow Cooker Plum Sausage and Meatballs
Here’s a recipe to keep in mind for a party, casual gathering, or fun game-watching…and it makes a great snack anytime! These Slow Cooker Plum Sausage and Meatballs are really good and easy to make! The plum jam gives the sauce in this recipe a really good flavor. If you don’t have plum jam, you…
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Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread or Dip
It’s definitely pumpkin season and this lightly-sweet and very creamy spread is great on bagels or pumpkin bread for breakfast! Or, use this Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread or Dip on crackers or as a dip for fruit—it makes a great autumn appetizer or snack! It’s flavored with warm spices that really add to the…
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Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives
I’m a big fan of deviled eggs, especially in the summer! I love the classic deviled eggs like mom used to make, but I thought I’d try making some with a few extra add-ins, like bacon and fresh chives. You just can’t go wrong when you add bacon and chives to a recipe! 🙂
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5-Layer Greek Dip
The first time I had authentic Greek food was at a simple little family-owned Greek restaurant. Unfortunately, it’s no longer in business. 😦 I’ve eaten at many other Greek restaurants since then, but haven’t found any that top that place! I don’t cook a lot of Greek dishes myself, but I do make some easy…
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Veggie Crescent Pizza
Everyone loves pizza, right? This “pizza” is a little different because it’s made with refrigerated crescent rolls for the crust. And instead of a tomato-based pizza sauce, this has a cool and creamy Ranch-flavored filling. It’s a cold-style pizza (the crust is the only thing that’s baked), with toppings of fresh veggies and cheddar cheese…
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Spanakopita
Spanakopita is one of my favorite appetizers. I have always loved the cheesy spinach filling and flaky phyllo crust! I first made this recipe when I did a review of 175 Best Mini Pie Recipes: Sweet to Savory. The Spanakopita recipe in this book sounded really good and I just had to make it! There’s no…
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Hot Cheese and Bacon Dip
This is a great time for making a yummy, cheesy dip, with all the game-watching going on! Even if you’re not game-watching, you may want to make a nice hot dip just to snack on! Like this Hot Cheese and Bacon Dip that’s baked in a bread bowl! It has onion, green chiles, garlic, and…
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