Pineapple Cheese Ball

A pineapple cheese ball covered in almonds looking like a pinecone

This Pineapple Cheese Ball is one of my all-time favorite holiday appetizers! Pineapple adds sweetness and green onion adds bite. The perfect cheeseball! Nostalgia In Dip Form This creamy Pineapple Cheeseball reminds me of home. Consistently an appetizer that graced our holiday table, this mouthwatering spread quickly becomes a favorite after everyone’s first bite. Sure, at first place the ingredients seem like an interesting combination.Read more ->

Your Guide For The Perfect Grazing Platter

Your Go-To Guide For The Perfect Grazing Platter! What cheeses, meats, spreads, and other accoutrements to make your charcuterie next level. Thank you to Président Cheese for sponsoring this post! All opinions are 100% my own. I’ve partnered with Président cheese to bring you tips and tricks for making your own epic grazing platter! Below are a few rules for consideration, however, you can read the wholeRead 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 ->

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 ->

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 ->

Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Dipping Sauce

Skewers make the best appetizers! You get a little bit of everything with these Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Dipping Sauce – and can hold it with one hand! Creamy mozzarella, briny olives, crunchy toasted ciabatta, ripe cherry tomatoes, and salty prosciutto make one hell of a crowd pleasing snack. ————— It’s fair season, everyone. That’s right! Step right up! It’s about to get good. Who’sRead more ->

Super Creamy Lemon & Dill Hummus

A platter filled with colorful vegetables and lemon dill hummus

Post updated April 11, 2022. This Lemon & Dill Hummus is super creamy, addictive, and incredibly easy to make. Lemon and dill shine together, offering a bright flavor. Make a big batch for next your gathering, or just to have on hand for a snack! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission.Read more ->

Greek Dip

Greek dip on a pita chip

A favorite go-to snack when told, “Just bring an app!” Creamy, garlicky hummus serves as the base for this addictive dip. Quinoa tabbouleh packs the flavor punch, with parsley, mint, tomato, green onion, and rich olive oil. Equally delicious scooped with pita chips, veggies, or a spoon. Let me guess. You’re sick of bringing the same old appetizer that everyone expects you to bring. “Great.Read more ->