Oh boy!! Let me tell you, this dip is a HIT!! Seriously, something so simple to prepare, ends up being the most talked about dish anywhere it goes!! This past weekend, my neighborhood hosted a crawfish boil. Typical Southern get together, right?!? Anyhow, each couple was in charge of bringing a ...
Appetizers
Mama’s Homemade Applesauce
Over the Holidays, my kids and I decided to make applesauce. Since my kids LOVE applesauce and ask for it in their lunches each day, I knew it would be a hit with everyone! I had my oldest peeling the apples, my middle and youngest kiddo helped add the ingredients and stir, and then all three were ...
Pumpkin Dip
A couple of weeks ago, my neighbor hosted a Halloween party. Everyone invited was in charge of bringing an appetizer to share, so I made a batch of guacamole and had it coming out of the mouth of a carved pumpkin. One of my neighbors made this pumpkin dip and not only was it incredibly simple to ...
Quick Calzones
Last week, my son came home from school and said he was in the mood to make dinner for the family. I am never one to turn down a night off from cooking, but since he is in 4th grade, I had to look around to see what was "kid friendly" for him to make. I ended up having everything on hand for these ...
Texas Trash Dip
This Texas Trash Dip is a Mexican bean dip that is creamy, warm, and packed with flavor! A hit at any party or gathering! A few weeks ago, my neighbors were having a dinner party and I volunteered to bring an appetizer. Since chips and dip are always hits at any party, I decided to make a new ...
Bacon Wrapped Hatch Peppers
If you aren't from the Houston area, or have never been to Houston, you are probably wondering what the heck a hatch pepper is, right? Well, up until about 2 months ago, I was right there with you. My husband and I moved to Houston back in January and it wasn't hatch pepper season yet. We were ...
Fresh Pico de Gallo
I don't know about you, but there is nothing better than good salsa with chips, right?? It is such a good side dish, appetizer, snack, etc. and definitely addicting!! Lately, my favorite "salsa", has been this Pico de Gallo version. It is incredibly simple to make, fresh, and surprisingly ...
Feta Dip
A few weeks ago, my neighbor had us over for dinner and I brought this dip as an appetizer!! It not only was incredibly simple to make, but it was a huge hit with everyone! The plate was scraped clean, which is always a sign of success!! The ingredients together were fresh tasting and light enough ...
Zesty Garden Herb Pasta Salad
Moore's Marinades recently sent some of their amazing marinades to me and asked me to create a recipe!! Since I love testing out new products and coming up with yummy dishes, I was more than excited!! Living in Houston, it is HOT! Humid and HOT to be exact! Anytime I can avoid using the oven, I ...
