Looking for a simple, healthy, and delicious side or appetizer? If so, you came to the right place. Today's recipe is carb-free and dairy-free, and as easy as can be. This would be a great Thanksgiving appetizer or even a fun addition to a classic cheese plate. The options are endless. [yumprint-recipe id='2'] . . .
Sweet Potato Chips
This is an easy one. So very easy. I am always looking for new ways to make simple, healthy snacks for me and the little man. I had an abundance of sweet potatoes and a healthy appetite for snacks, so I thought I would give these a try. I am so glad I did! A do have a few tips before you start slicing up your sweet potatoes. I used a sharp knife to slice, but if you have a mandolin, use that. This recipe works much better when the sweet potato slices are . . .
Recipe: Perfectly Southern Pimento Cheese
Hello, long lost friends. I promise I have not given up on you. I have been moving back into our house -- more, well, a lot more on that later -- super busy with work, and honestly, I had lost a bit of inspiration. I believe most of us bloggers and creative types go through that once in a while, and I fell victim over the last few weeks. However, I am back. And it feels good. Today's recipe is a southern classic that I honestly didn't quite appreciate until the . . .
Recipe: Olive Tapenade
Last week, I showed you how to put together a quick cheese board with some great blogging friends. Today, I want to share the recipe for my no-fail olive tapenade we used as a goat cheese bruschetta topping. You can use this recipe as a dip, a sandwich spread, or even with pasta. The word tapenade actually comes from the Provencal word for capers, tapenas. However, capers are not the star of the show in this dish; we will leave that to your selection of olives. . . .
Party in a Pinch: the Cheese Board
Who doesn't love a good cheese board? It is the perfect appetizer or a classic dessert, and almost every guest can find something they like if you add enough variety. Last weekend, I got together with my dear friend, Katie of Spray Paint & Chardonnay, to create a simple (and delicious!) cheese board. We knew we wanted it to be for a small affair, but we also knew we didn't want to lose any depth in our selections. We also enlisted the help of our friend, Stacey of the Tilted . . .
Cheddar Biscuits
Oh, these are good. So good...and so easy. I will say that making these biscuits is kind of cheating as you will use Bisquick, but don't feel guilty. These are a treat. Recipe: Cheddar Biscuits (inspired by this recipe) Ingredients: 2 ½ cups Bisquick baking mix ¾ cup cold whole milk 4 tablespoons cold butter (1/2 stick) ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 heaping cup grated cheddar cheese Bush on Top (after they come out of the oven): 2 tablespoons butter, melted ¼ . . .
13 Easy Entertaining Appetizers
Unexpected dinner guests showing up in an hour? Not an issue. Your friend that is hosting book club comes down with a stomach bug, and it is now at your house...in 20 minutes? No problem. photo via here There are a few things that I keep around the kitchen so that I am prepared to throw a simple gathering with little to no notice. Entertaining should be fun for the host, and you should not be cooped up in the kitchen while your guests -- and the rest of your family -- . . .