Rainbow Fruit Skewers

These Rainbow Fruit Skewers are a simple, healthy snack for kiddos of all ages. Having little hands make their own skewers means they’ll be more inclined to try new things! Pick your favorite fruits and allow everyone to make their own! These Rainbow Fruit Skewers are a simple, healthy snack for kiddos of all ages. Having little hands make their own skewers means they’ll beRead more ->

Festive St. Patrick’s Day Treats to Make With Your Littles

This St. Patrick’s Day, get your kiddos in the kitchen and make festive, fun, and healthy snacks together! Here, I have two of my favorite littles helping me make Rainbow Fruit Skewers, Irish Flag Bites, and Cheesy Shamrocks with Seasoned Greek Yogurt Dip.  St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday for kids. Wait…let me rephrase that. St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holidayRead more ->

Artichoke and Pecorino Romano Tapenade

A platter of baguette, endive, and artichoke and pecorino romano tapenade

This Artichoke and Pecorino Romano Tapenade is a simple and delicious appetizer for your next get together! With just 5 simple ingredients, this recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes. Pecorino Romano PDO adds a spicy and salty crunch. Served with toasted baguette and endive leaves, this hor d’oeuvre is classy, delectable, and light. Now that the holidays have passed, do we really haveRead more ->

Charred Poblano and Corn Guacamole

Your new favorite snack! This Charred Poblano and Corn Guacamole is packed with delicious smoky, citrusy, and fresh flavors. Both corn and poblano peppers get charred on the grill, and are tossed with avocados, red onion, garlic, and cilantro. Bring this yummy guacamole to your next get together – this is one appetizer you’ll be known for! OH MY GUACAMOLE. Let’s just get in toRead more ->

Surly Hell BBQ Chicken Meatballs

These Surly Hell BBQ Chicken Meatballs are the perfect party appetizer! Chicken makes them lean and healthy, while the homemade BBQ sauce leaves them spicy, lip smacking, and absolutely addictive. They’re baked, but can be kept warm in your slow cooker or crockpot! Make a HUGE batch, of these – they go fast!  Have you ever made your own BBQ sauce? I swear it isRead more ->

Juicy Lucy Meatballs

A plate of juicy Lucy meatballs topped with green onions

These Juicy Lucy Meatballs are basically mini cheeseburgers – but with the cheese on the INSIDE! They’re bite sized but packed with delicious flavor. They’re super simple to make, and can be kept warm in your slow cooker. A perfect appetizer for your Super Bowl party!  Alright. Let’s talk about the Juicy Lucy. The Juicy Lucy can be described a cheeseburger that has the cheeseRead more ->

Homemade Lox Platter

A wooden board topped with lox, capers, red onion, cucumbers, lemon wedges, fresh dill, sliced pumpernickel, and a bowl of cream cheese

Revised 12/21/22 Lox is a traditional and well-loved holiday appetizer! Salmon is cured with smoked sea salt, brown sugar, and pepper. This Homemade Lox Platter includes a creamy goat cheese schmear, fresh cucumbers, red onion, salty capers, soft pumpernickel, dill, and lemon – this is an appetizer spread that is sure to please!  I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. NoteRead more ->

Melon Caprese Skewers

A platter of Melon Caprese Skewers

These party pleasing Melon Caprese Skewers are everything you want in an appetizer: salty, sweet, fresh, and simple. Bocconcini, fresh and juicy melon, and peppery basil. These skewers are perfect for a picnic or backyard BBQ! All hail CAPRESE! And newsflash: it’s not just for summer. These little appy skewers are a perfect light bite before a big meal (ahem….Thanksgiving dinner), or a fresh additionRead more ->

Smoked Trout Bites

These Smoked Trout Bites are savory little puffs full of delicious smoked trout. The addition of bright dill are the perfect compliment to these light bites. They make a perfect appetizer or snack! It’s almost THANKSGIVING! And we all know what that means. Turkey thawing. Potato peeling. Pie baking. Ingredient scavenging. Wine buying. All the activities centering around one beautifully glorious day: Thanksgiving. I loveRead more ->