Archive for the 'Appetizers / Snacks' Category

I bet you can’t eat just one. Check it out. 12 hard boil eggs 1/2 cup mayo 1 tsp. dry mustard 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Hard boil your eggs and peel. Slice in half lengthwise and carefully scoop [...]

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A great starter anytime of year, and they taste better the next day. They’re also good as a little gift. 1/2 stick butter, cut into chunks 1 lb. pecan halves 1 Tbsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. white pepper 1/4 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place butter chunks on [...]

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Okay, I know this sounds really weird, but growing up we had these on Thanksgiving and any time to entertain. All my friends loved them, too! 1 bunch celery 1-2 packages cream cheese, softened Walnut, pecan or pistachio halves/pieces Cut tops off celery and either discard or save for other use. Wash and dry the [...]

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Ah, another easy slow cooker recipe.  Wow. 2 lbs. (or 2 14 oz. pkgs.) mini smoked sausages 28 oz. bottle barbecue sauce 1 1/4 cup water 3 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 3 Tsb. steak sauce 1 tsp. garlic powder Place everthing in your slow cooker, mix well, simmer for 6 hours.  Yes, that’s it.

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Dig in! Kids love it. 30 caramels Water 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter Sliced apples – keep skins on Using a microwaveable bowl, place the caramels and about 2 tablespoons water on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave another minute or more until smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix this very [...]

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I couldn’t resist creating another recipe for deviled eggs. One cannot have enough, I guess. Anyways, they’re divine. 12 eggs hard boiled and peeled 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. onion powder Sprinklings of minced, dried tarragon leaves Sprinklings [...]

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These should be called “The Disappearing Party Sausage” because that’s just what will happen once you bring these out! 2 lbs. fully cooked mini smoked sausages (Perhaps Hillshire Farms) 1 8oz. bottle French or Catalina dressing 1 8oz. bottle Russian or Thousand Island dressing 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar 1/2 cup pineapple [...]

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This is so incredibly simple. I can’t believe I didn’t think of this years ago. 1 large loaf of Italian bread 2 Tbsp. butter 1 small, diced onion 1 pkg. frozen spinach – thawed or not 1 tsp. minced garlic Salt & pepper 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. [...]

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This is so addictive, and it doubles well. 1 bag or box (about 11 oz.) of saltine oyster crackers 1/2 envelope of Knorr Leek Soup mix 1/2 tsp. Lawry’s seasoning salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil (NOT olive oil) 2 tsp. dried dill weed 1/2 Tbsp. lemon pepper 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. chili powder Dump the [...]

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