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Apple Chutney and Cranberry Mini Naan Pizzas
Appetizer Bread / Pizza Main Dish

Apple Chutney and Cranberry Mini Naan Pizzas

These mini naan pizzas are festive, cute, and perfect for the holidays. Monterey Jack cheese, feta, apple chutney, cranberries, and walnuts work together to provide mouthfuls of flavor. These pizzas are perfect as an appetizer or as a meal. Well hello!! I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving! My family did not have to travel or entertain this year. We had a small, stress-free “just …

Clam Shack Clam Cakes
Appetizer Bread / Pizza Fish / Seafood

Clam Shack Clam Cakes

To truly enjoy the New England experience, you must try clam cakes. These Clam Shack Clam Cakes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and filled with chopped clams. They are quintessential New England and a must-try. When you’re craving fried food, these Smoked Bacon Hush Puppies and Shrimp Wonton Chips are going to hit the spot! This clam cake recipe is one of the …

Lemony Chicken Asparagus Phyllo Puffs
Appetizer Chicken / Poultry

Lemony Chicken Asparagus Phyllo Puffs

These Lemony Chicken Asparagus Phyllo Puffs are light and crispy phyllo packets stuffed with chicken, asparagus, and a lemony cream cheese filling. They can be frozen and unbaked. Pop the frozen phyllo puffs into the oven when ready to serve! Whenever I use phyllo dough, I tell myself I need to utilize it more. The paper-thin sheets of dough bake up light, airy, and crispy. Phyllo …

Garlic and Herbs Boursin Biscuits
Appetizer Bread / Pizza

Garlic and Herbs Boursin Biscuits

If you never had the desire to make biscuits, these cheesy and herbaceous Garlic Boursin Biscuits will make you reconsider. They are flaky, tender, and a great accompaniment to any meal. I don’t eat biscuits regularly, but once in a while, I get a hankering for a flaky and tender one. And when it has cheese, I’m happy! I love Boursin cheese spread. It is garlicky, …

4-Ingredient Doritos Chicken Meatballs
Appetizer Chicken / Poultry

4-Ingredient Doritos Chicken Meatballs

Can you believe these adorable Doritos chicken meatballs are made with only four simple ingredients? And with the flavor of cool ranch and zesty Doritos, they make a crowd pleasing appetizer for any occasion. So, it’s the beginning of a new year and my resolution to rededicate to a healthy diet is getting off to a slow start. I’m not eating as much colorful, vibrant …

Bacon Cream Cheese Pretzel Buns
Appetizer Breakfast Main Dish Pork

Bacon Cream Cheese Pretzel Buns

Bacon Cream Cheese Pretzel Buns are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Made with store-bought pizza dough, these savory and cheesy bundles of goodness are irresistible and easy to make. Hi there, friends! As promised last week, I won’t share sweets with you today. However, the inspiration for this recipe came from something sweet—cinnamon buns! Like cinnamon buns, these are made with a sheet of …

Rosemary Garlic Popcorn with Marcona Almonds
Appetizer Snacks

Rosemary Garlic Popcorn with Marcona Almonds

Make your next popcorn snack with rosemary, garlic, and Marcona almonds! This simple Spanish-influenced treat is a cinch to make. Tips are included for perfectly popped popcorn every time.  Do you ever wake up with a song stuck in your head? It happens to me a lot. The song starts in my sleep and continues to play as I wake. Sometimes it would be an …

Pork and Shrimp Fried Wontons
Appetizer Asian Inspired Fish / Seafood Pork

Pork and Shrimp Fried Wontons

These Pork and Shrimp Fried Wontons are filled with ground pork and tender shrimp. They are fried in wonton wraps until crispy. Great appetizers for any occasion, and they always disappear quickly! My mom makes the best egg rolls. Whenever I make egg rolls or fried wontons, I like to use two of her tricks. The first is to use ground pork AND chopped shrimp …