Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Italian Sausage Spinach Strudel
Appetizer Main Dish Pork

Italian Sausage and Spinach Strudel

This delightful Italian Sausage and Spinach Strudel is made easily with store-bought puff pastry. The tasty filling consists of sausage, spinach, roasted red pepper, ricotta, and Parmesan, making it a favorite for lunch, dinner, appetizers, or a fun party dish. This savory strudel is such a breeze to put together and great for any occasion. With just over 30 minutes of active prep time and …

Fried Green Beans
Appetizer Salads and Sides

Crispy Fried Green Beans

For an unexpectedly delicious appetizer, try Crispy Fried Green Beans. Green beans are dipped in a wet batter and deep-fried until golden brown. They are perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. And with a honey mustard dipping sauce, they are finger-licking good! The next time you have guests, wow them with fried green beans. They make a fantastic appetizer or finger …

Firecracker Chicken Wings
Appetizer Asian Inspired Chicken / Poultry Main Dish

Firecracker Chicken Wings

Firecracker Chicken Wings are crispy wings tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce. This easy chicken wing recipe is a twist on a popular Chinese takeout that is typically made with chicken breast or thighs. If you are looking for a 4th of July recipe, these wings are perfect!! My husband and I are wing lovers. Anytime I make wings, they fly off the …

Parmesan Bacon Breadsticks
Appetizer Bread / Pizza Pork Snacks

Parmesan Bacon Breadsticks

3-Ingredient Parmesan Bacon Breadsticks are ALWAYS a crowd-pleaser! You can’t go wrong with breadsticks, bacon, and cheese. They are easy to make and are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party food. I came across this breadstick recipe about 20 years ago and have made it for countless occasions since. As much as I would like to give credit where credit is due, I can’t …

Mongolian Beef Meatballs
Appetizer Asian Inspired Beef Main Dish

Mongolian Beef Meatballs with Pineapple

Mongolian Beef Meatballs with Pineapple have the flavor of a takeout favorite but in meatball form. Added pineapple provides a sweet freshness that contrasts nicely with the sweet and savory sauce. These meatballs are fantastic as an appetizer or as a rice bowl. Mongolian beef is a fixture in Chinese restaurants. It consists of thinly sliced and tenderized beef (usually flank) seared until crispy then …

Tomato Grilled Cheese Soup Bowl
Appetizer Main Dish Soup

Tomato and Grilled Cheese Soup Bowl

This Tomato and Grilled Cheese Soup Bowl combines tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches in one bowl! Dig into the soupy tomato base, the garlic ciabatta croutons, and the bubbly melted cheese for pure satisfaction. Enjoy it as a starter or a main course. Tomato soup and grilled cheese are iconic American classics that bring back feelings of nostalgia and comfort for me. I have …

Bacon Cheese Croissant Toasts
Appetizer Bread / Pizza

Bacon Cheese Croissant Toasts

When an easy crowd-pleaser is needed, make Bacon Cheese Croissant Toasts. They are halved croissants topped with cheese, banana peppers, and bacon then broiled until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve as an appetizer, party food, and game day eats. For a tasty treat that takes a little effort, these croissant toasts fit the bill. They are the perfect finger food for any occasion: …