Appetizers and Snacks

Crispy Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips

I was so excited when apple season began this year, I overbought apples (if even possible lol). So I have been using them up in lots of different ways including making these addicting cinnamon apple chips. I love how the concentrated apple flavor comes out when you cook these and […]

Simple S’Mores Rice Krispie Treats

I am sure there are plenty of great s’mores rice krispie treat recipes out there, from simple to more complicated. But I wanted to share the recipe for these super easy treats I just threw together one day and we have loved ever since.     They are super simple- I […]

Frozen Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Frozen chocolate covered peanut butter banana bites- now that’s a mouthful (but a good one!).  Last year, I started making frozen chocolate covered bananas for my family as a quick and healthy summer treat. When I went to make them again this year the light bulb went off-  I absolutely […]

Chewy Coconut Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

 Super chewy, soft granola bars loaded with coconut flakes and chocolate chips- super easy and taste amazing! I was so excited to find a great granola bar recipe online that I could easily adapt to our tastes.  I was buying the more expensive granola bars with better ingredients for my kids […]

Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

This is the best coleslaw ever and this is coming from a huge fan of creamy mayonnaise based coleslaw. This coleslaw is clean and fresh tasting with just the right amount of sweet and tart to it. It is super versatile and is great as a side dish or as […]

Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps

  Here is a great recipe that is sure to be a hit for any upcoming Super Bowl feast you have planned. These little sweet bacon wrapped chicken appetizers are our favorite. I mean doesn’t just about anything (within reason lol) wrapped in bacon taste better? These are a staple […]

Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders

–   These little hot ham and cheese sliders would be great at any gathering- a luncheon, brunch or for game day. Not to mention- they appear on our dinner table now and then. You start with sweeter rolls, such as Hawaiian Rolls ( I stopped buying the popular store […]

Homemade Yogurt

   Here is a great recipe to start the New Year with.  Homemade Yogurt that can either be made smooth and creamy or, with one extra step, into thick greek style yogurt.  It is super healthy and full of that good bacteria that helps keep the digestive system working right, […]

Muffuletta Dip or Topping

  This is an amazing dip that can be thrown together in all of ten minutes! Although, I wouldn’t quite classify it as a dip, more of a topping. It is a wonderful combination of salty olive salad, salami and cheese -reminiscent of the classic muffuletta sandwich. I came across […]

Mini Bacon and Cheese Quiches

These little babies are amazing. Delicious AND you can make them ahead of time and freeze them.  Every year, I host a Christmas Eve gathering for my family that includes a variety of appetizers, finger foods, and a big pot of seafood bisque. I have always found this challenging because, […]

Italian Cheese Bread

  If it were up to my oldest son, every food would be on the family favorite list at our house. Most dinners he sits down and says, “ooh, my favorite”. He hasn’t met too many foods that he does not like. But this is truly a family favorite. This […]