12 Appetizers Perfect For The Holidays

Various images of appetizers for the holidays

The holidays require a good arsenal of appetizers. This collection includes my go-to recipes when entertaining or attending parties – that everyone always loves! Whether you need one or several crowd-pleasing snacks, this recipe roundup will have what you need. 1. Beef Tenderloin Rumaki This classic Beef Tenderloin Rumaki is finger food at its finest! Tender beef, water chestnuts, and chives are wrapped with bacon. Read more ->

Butternut Squash Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese and Pickled Cranberries

A plate of crostini topped with whipped goat cheese, butternut squash puree, a halved pickled cranberry, and crispy sage

An appetizer fit for Fall! Butternut Squash is roasted and pureed and combined with tangy whipped goat cheese on a slice of toasted baguette. It’s topped with tart pickled cranberries and crispy sage. Perfectly savory and delicious! I love appetizers. This should come as no surprise if you’ve been reading my blog for some time. I find the idea of appetizers so inspiring: there’s soRead more ->

Lox Bagel Dip

A platter of dip topped with lox, dill, red onion, capers, and dill surrounded by ingredients

Luscious lox, spicy red onion, briny capers, and fresh dill top rich cream cheese in this outrageously good Lox Bagel Dip! Serve it with bagel crisps for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Your Favorite Bagel Sandwich, In Dip Form  If you’re anything like me, a lox bagel is the way to your heart. And preferably one that is heavy on the fixings, light on the bagel. Really,Read more ->

Spicy Rhubarb Salsa

A bowl of spicy rhubarb salsa with a towel in the background and tortilla chips scattered nearby

This Spicy Rhubarb Salsa features familiar salsa flavor but with the addition of tart rhubarb. Perfect on top of grilled chicken or fish! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. A Spicy Spring Salsa Search the term “rhubarb”, and you’re likely to find a long list ofRead more ->

Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Turnovers

These quick and easy Thanksgiving Turnovers are handle pastry pockets filled the tastiest leftovers! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. Thanksgiving Turnovers If you find yourself with ample leftovers from a large Thanksgiving meal with family and friends, this is the recipe to make! Wrapping savoryRead more ->

Minnesota Snack Platter

a blue platter topped with cucumbers, cheese curds, dill pickle roll ups, pickled beets, and smoked salmon

This Minnesota Snack Platter includes a variety of midwest treats that everyone will love! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. Minnesota Snack Platter When one thinks about classic Minnesota eats, a few things undoubtedly come to mind: Juicy Lucy’s, Hotdish, and Walleye. But what about the snacks?!Read more ->

Après Boat Bites: Snacks To Follow A Day On The Water

Wedge salad skewers and skewers of melon, mozzarella, and prosciutto on wooden cutting boards

Après Boat Bites: the perfect snack to nibble on after a day on the water! These skewers are easy to prepare in advance and will be ready to devour when you are! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. Après Boat Bites You may have heard theRead more ->

Melon and Prosciutto Skewers with Marinated Artichokes

Skewers with melon, prosciutto, and marinated artichoke hearts on a wooden platter

These Melon and Prosciutto Skewers with Marinated Artichokes are the perfect bite after a long day on the water! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. Melon And Prosciutto Skewers With Marinated Artichokes Isn’t food more fun when it’s eaten off of a skewer?! These Melon AndRead more ->

High Protein Zesty Ranch Dip

A bowl of ranch dip topped with dill surrounded by vegetables

I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. The Perfect High Protein Dip! Who doesn’t love Ranch dressing? It seems to be “America’s Dip”, with lovers using it as a dip for everything from carrot sticks to pizza. While a pre-packaged version brings convenience, it also includes aRead more ->

The Ultimate Chip Dip: Dill Pickle Dip!

A bowl of dill pickle dip topped with dill and chives

This Dill Pickle Dip is the best chip dip of all time! Creamy, briny, and packed with dill flavor. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. Dill Pickle Dip There are a few recipes that take me right back to my childhood. Chicken Ziti, Venison Burgundy, Bulgur Pilaf, andRead more ->