Scrumptious Skewer Appetizers To Savor

Beef Tenderloin Rumaki

A collection of skewer appetizers and bites perfect for your next party! Skewer Appetizers, Fit For A Party Appetizers that are skewered, toothpicked, or are otherwise held together with a sharp pick of some sort are the greatest things to serve for an appetizer spread. They present beautifully and deliver the “Wow!” on the table.  This collection features my favorite skewer appetizer recipes to serveRead more ->

Easy Bite Sized Party Apps!

A platter of roasted shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce and chimmichurri

A collection of easy bite-sized appetizers perfect for your holiday gatherings! Though they’re small in size, these apps are big on flavor! Crostini, meatballs, and other small bites to inspire for the season. Bite Sized Appetizers To Please! This month I’ve been focusing on all things Entertaining as part of my educational So Happy In The Kitchen series! Every month this year I’ve dove intoRead more ->

17 Dips and Spreads for Your Holiday Soirée

A platter of red and green vegetables shaped as a wreath surrounding whipped feta

A collection of 17 Dips and Spreads for You Holiday Soirée! Choose one or make them all: they’re all crowd pleasers! ‘Tis The Season…For Dips and Spreads! The holidays have commenced which means everyone has appetizers on the mind. This month I’ve been focusing on all things Entertaining as part of my educational So Happy In The Kitchen series! Every month this year I’ve doveRead more ->

Building A Char-SPOOKY-erie Platter For Halloween!

A charcuterie platter with eerie Halloween props

Make an eerie char-SPOOKY-erie platter for Halloween! This guide offers tips to make the most delicious and sinister Halloween charcuterie spread. Happy Halloween! My love for Halloween knows no end. I’m a lover of all things macabre, so the food I make and enjoy this time of year always has a sinister vibe to it.  Whether it’s carving pumpkins, watching a scary movie, or pre-trick-or-treating:Read more ->

Dill Pickle Snack Mix

A bowl of snack mix made of Chex cereal, pretzels, crackers, and mixed nuts

This Dill Pickle Snack Mix is a tangy and crunchy snack that is absolutely addictive! All the flavor of a dill pickle in a handful of pretzels, Chex cereal, and mixed nuts. This is so good! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. When it comes to snacking, it’s tough to beatRead more ->

Fresh Corn Salsa

This Fresh Corn Salsa captures the sweetness of tender summer corn perfectly! Combined with lime, red pepper, and red onion, this salsa is the best summer dip. The Freshest Dip As I’ve been sharing in my educational “So Happy In The Kitchen” series, there is no better time to be enjoying fresh produce than right now! The markets are brimming with freshly picked fruits, vegetables,Read more ->

Grilled Zucchini, Halloumi, and Prosciutto Skewers

Grilled Zucchini, Halloumi, and Prosciutto Skewers on a platter

These Grilled Zucchini, Halloumi, and Prosciutto Skewers are the perfect tasty nibble. Marinated zucchini is grilled until tender along with salty halloumi cheese. Both are threaded with prosciutto and served as a delicious appetizer. If I had it my way, most meals would be served as appetizers. There’s nothing I love more than having a bite of this, and a nibble of that. Variety isRead more ->

Fresh Blender Salsa

A bowl of homemade fresh blender salsa

This Fresh Blender Salsa is simple to make and easier to devour! Fresh summer vegetables are blended into a lightly textured dip, perfect for tortilla chips. You Dip, I Dip, We Dip If there is one universally pleasing snack, what is it other than chips and salsa?! Salty, tangy, spicy: the perfect trio. There are endless options out there when it comes to the jarredRead more ->

Crab Dip

A bowl of crab dip surrounded by crackers

This Crab Dip is cool, creamy, and addicting. It’s super simple to make and even easier to devour! It includes a handful of simple ingredients and is a party-pleaser.  There are some snacks that remind us of a simpler time: not checking our phone every five minutes, sitting in the sunshine with a cold drink, and of pure relaxation. Crab Dip is what reminds meRead more ->

Steamed Artichokes with Garlicky Aioli

These Steamed Artichokes with Garlicky Aioli are delicious, fancy, and so simple. Seasoned lightly with lemon and dipped in an unbelievable aioli, this appetizer is a winner for all. 

These Steamed Artichokes with Garlicky Aioli are delicious, fancy, and so simple. Seasoned lightly with lemon and dipped in an unbelievable aioli, this appetizer is a winner for all.  Okie-Dokie, Artichokey It’s time to have a serious conversation with you about artichokes. Sure, we’re all familiar with the canned variety, often chopped and tossed into dips, pastas, and spreads, but what about artichokes in their purestRead more ->