Cinco de Mayo is Sunday, so here's a delicious guacamole recipe for you! Usually, I make this yummy guacamole that uses half peas/half avocado. You can't tell there are peas in there, but it … [Read more...]
cheese crackers
April 10, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
This is one of those recipes that I almost feel guilty calling a "recipe" But I don't feel guilty sharing it because it quite possibly might be one of my favorite snacks. You know when you … [Read more...]
mini corndog muffins
February 25, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
There's really no way around it... corn dogs are just not healthy But they're delicious So instead of frying a hot dog on a stick covered in batter, I bake them in muffin tins That saves … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Recipe Roundup
February 1, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Here are 28 of recipes that'd be perfect for a Super Bowl party: Enjoy! Off to check out … [Read more...]
Brie and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
January 31, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
Holy Cow! These are the best stuffed mushrooms I've ever had - no contest Last year I made stuffed mushrooms and I loved them, but these... I really can't accurately describe how good … [Read more...]
blue cheese bacon dip
January 30, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
This blue cheese bacon dip recipe from Southern Living is full of all sorts of goodies: blue cheese... bacon... cream cheese... So of course I needed to make this recipe! Naturally, … [Read more...]
Ham and Swiss Sliders
January 29, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Sliders are great party food They're small and cute and perfectly portioned. They're little bites of goodness. These are based on this recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything blog. I changed … [Read more...]
Chicken Wings
January 28, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
It's time for the Super Bowl, so you might need some good recipes for a Super Bowl party. Most tailgating foods are pretty lacking in nutritional value. It's pretty easy to fill up on a bunch of … [Read more...]
lactose free appetizer
November 19, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
Here's another lactose free festive recipe for you. This time it's an appetizer. {See here for a festive lactose free entree recipe} These are pretty interesting and look kinda weird, but they … [Read more...]
apple week: apple nachos
November 12, 2012 · by · 6 Comments
Apples! Apple are great: they are portable, always in season, not very expensive, and available pretty much everywhere. This week, I am dedicating my posts to apples. Today's recipe is a … [Read more...]
potato thins
November 2, 2012 · by · 6 Comments
Seeing as tomorrow is an important football game in my humble opinion, I decided to give you a crowd-pleasing appetizer recipe today Having a party? No matter what team your guests hope will … [Read more...]
Halloween Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
October 31, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
I apologize for not posting this sooner. I honestly didn't think about this until yesterday afternoon. But that doesn't mean you can't make them tonight to celebrate or make them any other … [Read more...]
spiderweb black bean dip
October 30, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
My blog has been working so slow lately. So slow. It took 15 minutes for this picture to upload: It is the one photo I had time to load before I wanted to pull out my hair. Hope it's … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Quesadillas
October 25, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
First, have you entered the cookbook giveaway yet? It ends tonight at 11:59. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post about tofu - how you like it, hate it, never tried it...whatever. … [Read more...]
Recipe ReDux: Goat Cheese and Butternut Squash Triangles
October 22, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
Orange you glad it's fall? Why yes, I sure am, thank you for asking. The theme for this month's Recipe ReDux is "Orange you glad it's fall?" This one made me happy because A) yes, I am … [Read more...]
just like a Krystal burger
September 28, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
Who doesn't love a little late night Krystal? Unfortunately, like most fast food, it's not very good for you. But sliders are perfect for football games or late-night snacks for that matter. I … [Read more...]
Pimento Cheese
September 4, 2012 · by · 9 Comments
I spent my Labor Day weekend at Point Clear with some of my cousins. On Sunday, we took the boat over to Sand Island for the day. We always bring food on the boat {chips, dip, cookies, … [Read more...]
Healthy Ranch Dressing
August 24, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
So, today is the last day of salad dressing week. I've made Lemon-herb vinaigrette {so easy!}, Caesar salad dressing {with Fried Green Tomatoes}, or Blue cheese {my personal fav} If you feel … [Read more...]
great high protein lunch or snack
August 9, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
If you're looking for a healthy high-protein snack or lunch, end your search because here's a recipe perfect for you. It's a twist on the regular tuna salad and is served in egg whites. I … [Read more...]
baked cheese sticks
July 11, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
Yesterday, I admitted that I haven't been in the mood to cook. And today I'm going to admit that I have serious "same snack burnout" I'm getting a little tired of my daily snacks of nuts & a … [Read more...]
easy summer appetizer
June 28, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Do you ever realize you were supposed to bring an appetizer somewhere but you have no time to make anything let alone run to the store to get all the ingredients you need? If you know what I mean … [Read more...]
spinach artichoke dip
May 22, 2012 · by · 9 Comments
This past weekend I was at the beach for a bachelorette party, and we had so much fun! I made a bunch of dips/appetizer for the weekend, so we'd have things to snack on after a long day in the … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
May 17, 2012 · by · 9 Comments
So I'm at the beach this weekend for a bachelorette party {partaayyyy! ha} which means I haven't been very good about posting - sarry. I made some buffalo chicken dip for us to snack on this … [Read more...]
the easiest salsa to make
May 2, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
Recently, I've been doing a lot of research and recipe testing to create some low-sodium recipes that actually taste good. Sodium is an important mineral, but there is so much of it in our food … [Read more...]
happy Super Bowl day
February 5, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
So, I honestly could care less about who wins the Super Bowl; sarry. Next year it will be in New Orleans though, and that's what I'm excited about :) Here are some recipes from this blog that … [Read more...]
four-cheese stuffed mushrooms
February 3, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Looking for another appetizer recipe to bring to your Super Bowl party? How about some cheesy stuffed mushrooms? The great thing about this appetizer is that it doesn't taste healthy, and it's full … [Read more...]
chicken taquitos
February 2, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
I love appetizers. I always end up filling up on appetizers and having no room for dinner. Unfortunately, appetizers aren't usually healthy. Mayonnaise-filled dips, fried wings covered in butter and … [Read more...]
microwave potato chips
January 18, 2012 · by · 9 Comments
Microwaving potatoes to get potato chips sounds strange, but it really works! You can make your own potato chips by microwaving sliced potatoes - genius! The best part about it is that it … [Read more...]
delicious spiced walnuts
December 22, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
Are you looking for a last minute gift or a great appetizer to bring to a holiday party or even a stocking stuffer? Well, these spiced nuts are perfect for any of those! They are delicious and … [Read more...]
caramelized onion dip
December 19, 2011 · by · 7 Comments
This time of year is not so good for your waistline. Most people over-indulge during the holidays and pay for it come the new year. {Here are helpful tips for avoiding it!} However, I understand … [Read more...]
a new take on an old snack
December 16, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
I like to snack, and I think snacking is very important. I'd get too hungry if I didn't snack some between meals. My typical snacks are things like fruit or yogurt or vegetables or something along … [Read more...]
Jalapeño Popper Dip
November 2, 2011 · by · 9 Comments
Need an appetizer to take to a party? Jalapeño Popper Dip should be your answer. It's cheesy, creamy, spicy, and tastes oh so good. I based my recipe off of multiple jalapeño popper dips I … [Read more...]
edamame hummus
October 22, 2011 · by · 12 Comments
Oooh this is gooood! Even more exciting is how good it is for you. It is made with edamame (hence the name), which is full of filling fiber, heart protecting potassium, and protein. I love … [Read more...]
homemade hummus
October 11, 2011 · by · 9 Comments
I love hummus. It's a tasty and filling snack, and it provides protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Most people assume hummus is guilt free and eat a lot, but a serving size for store-bought hummus … [Read more...]
