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 ->

Harvest Cheese Board

This Harvest Cheese Board is the perfect spread for a get together! Salty, sweet, and savory flavors create a people-pleasing cheese board. When I entertain, an epic cheese board is always on the menu. Everyone is always so impressed…but it is seriously the MOST EASY thing to prepare. You just need a little creativity! Something sweet, something spicy, something salty. You need to have aRead more ->

Homemade Soft Pretzels

A bowl of homemade soft pretzels

These Homemade Soft Pretzels are soft, salty, and doughy. They’re simple to make and even easier to devour! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Homemade Pretzels Nothing is quite like a soft, salty and doughy pretzel dipped in tart and tangy mustard. The taste and texture is unlike anything else! Making your ownRead more ->

Brie Stuffed Mushrooms

These delicious Brie Stuffed Mushrooms belong on your next appetizer spread! Humble button mushrooms are stuffed with a delicious brie mixture, and baked until warm and luscious. They’re garlicky, creamy, and the perfect little bite. A simple and impressive appetizer recipe! The Appetizer You’ll be Known For When I want to prepare an extra fancy spread of apps, stuffed mushrooms are always a go-to. AndRead more ->

Chipotle & Rosemary Roasted Nuts

These Chipotle & Rosemary Roasted Nuts make the perfect little nibble. Whether it’s for a cocktail party, an on-the-go snack, or to give as a gift – these are sure to please. They’re sweet, savory, and addictive. At my house, especially when entertaining, I will always have a nut of some sort our for guests to nibble on. It’s the perfect in between bite withRead more ->

Caramelized Garlic Tart

This Caramelized Garlic Tart is absolutely heavenly! The garlic is caramelized with rosemary, thyme, and balsamic, leaving it herbaceously sweet. Two different types of goat cheese mean extra flavor.

This Caramelized Garlic Tart is absolutely heavenly! The garlic is caramelized with rosemary, thyme, and balsamic, leaving it herbaceously sweet. Two different types of goat cheese mean extra flavor. This recipe is for those times when you want to make something extra special! Caramelized Garlic You’re very familiar with caramelized onions, obviously. They get a star role in everyone’s beloved favorite soup. But caramelized garlic…now that’s aRead more ->

Baked Plantain Chips with Spicy Guacamole

This recipe for Baked Plantain Chips with Spicy Guacamole is so delicious and healthy! The chips are crunchy, salty, and utterly addictive. They’re tossed lightly in coconut oil and baked until perfectly crisp. The guacamole gets a healthy dose of spice, making it a crowd pleaser. You guys. How strong is your snack game? Maybe a little lacking these days? Let’s SPICE IT UP (literally).Read more ->

Charred Bruschetta with Smoked Cherries and Tangy Ricotta 

Enjoy as an appetizer, or for dinner (bottle of wine required). This Charred Bruschetta with Smoked Cherries and Tangy Ricotta is delicious! Juicy cherries get savory in this beautiful summer bruschetta. Goat cheese gives spreadable ricotta its tang, making it mild yet flavor-filled. Sometimes, about the only thing I can muster up for dinner is…. Fill in the blank. Spaghetti? Cereal? Popcorn? We all haveRead more ->

Fresh Mango Salsa

This is the easiest and BEST Fresh Mango Salsa recipe! Juicy mango is mixed with red onion, cilantro, and a few good squeezes of lime juice. A sprinkle of salt and cumin. That’s it! So simple, so flavorful, so clean. Chip me, please! Mexican Food For The Weekend HI HI HI. It’s Friday. IT’S FRIDAY! And I’ve got some big plans this weekend. They involveRead more ->