Easy Spinach Pesto
This delicious homemade spinach pesto recipe is easy to make without basil, is packed full of healthy goodness, and looks so pretty! A great way
Appetizers
Meatballs, party bites, share-ables, and other great appetizers!
Puff Pastry Tomato Tart
This tomato tart is absolutely the most rough and tumble "tart" you've ever had the pleasure to meet. And it is one of our
blistered cherry tomato bruschetta
Toward the end of summer, I often prepare cherry tomato bruschetta. I love how easy it is to make, how delicious it tastes, and how
a gazillion of my favorite Cold Dip Recipes
Do you love a bowl of cold, creamy dip? So do I. That’s why I decided to put together a gazillion of my favorite cold
Easy Horseradish Deviled Eggs
Here's a tasty way to spice up traditional deviled eggs. Try these horseradish deviled eggs to give your next picnic or barbecue some kick.
easy 3 ingredient Olive Dip!
This green olive dip is creamy, cheesy, and speedy fast! A great 3-ingredient appetizer for busy moms.
Yogurt Blue Cheese dressing
Using Greek yogurt instead of some of the sour cream and milk helps keep this recipe delicious, tangy, and healthier than the traditional sour cream
Homemade Peanut Butter
Homemade peanut butter only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes. You can totally make this at home...pinky promise!
10 Minute Whipped Butter
You know those little bowls of yummy whipped butter they bring at your favorite restaurant? It is sooo easy to make at home to enjoy
Homemade Ketchup
Once you make homemade ketchup with this easy and delicious recipe you'll never buy the bottled kind again! Fresh ingredients, adaptable spices, and a beautiful
Disney copycat fried Pickles
If you love Disney fried pickles, you will love this recipe for Disney Copycat Fried Pickles. Dill pickle spears are dipped in batter and fried
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This hot, cheesy dip has all of your favorite Buffalo-style flavors, and it’s so simple to make in your oven or crockpot, it’s ridiculous.
This recipe
Sweet & Spicy Crockpot Meatballs
Only 5 minutes of prep and you can let the crockpot do all the work to make these perfectly sweet and spicy crockpot meatballs!
Baked Halloumi Fries Recipe
Similar to mozzarella sticks, this Middle Eastern comfort food is stuffed full of creamy cheese with a crispy baked coating. My version is completely gluten-free
Homemade Hummus Recipe
Hummus is a great snack to keep on hand, because it is filling and pretty darn good for you. Chickpeas and sesame seeds (the main
Jalapeño Popper Toppers
These easy Jalapeño Popper Topper appetizers are perfect for Game Day. Creamy cream cheese topping a buttery @RITZcracker with a slice of jalapeño on top
Simple Fresh Basil Pesto
This fresh basil pesto is simple to make with fresh pesto and features the warm flavor of walnuts. You'll love using fresh basil from your
Perfect Deviled Eggs
We think deviled eggs are one of the best ways to eat eggs ever! They are easy to customize, make ahead, store, and serve. Great
Cheesy Ranch Pull Apart Bread (3 ingredients)
It only takes 3 ingredients to make this easy Parmesan and Ranch pull apart bread! So fast, easy, and delicious! A solid addition to your
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower
Because sometimes the simplest recipes are actually the best, and this buffalo roasted cauliflower is an example of one, we almost felt silly putting this
Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dip
easy Cucumber Dill Dip It's a simple and easy dip recipe for a cold Cucumber Dill dip made with Greek Yogurt, sour cream, and fresh
Bacon Jam
If you have never heard of bacon jam you are in for the treat of all treats today! Bacon jam is little bits of bacon
Bread Sharing Wreath
Only 5 ingredients are needed to whip up this charming, delicious, and simple Christmas Bread Sharing Wreath!
Baked Brie and cranberries (in bread bowls)
Anyone that has baked brie knows what a treat this is. If you haven't yet tried it, do so! It is an easy, delicious, and
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