Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

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 …

Shortcut Reuben Croquettes
Appetizer Main Dish Snacks

Shortcut Reuben Croquettes

Everything you love about a Reuben sandwich is recreated in these Shortcut Reuben Croquettes. Mashed potato, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese are breaded and fried until golden and crispy. Serve with Thousand Island dressing as a dip. Shortcut ingredients make them easy! With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, these croquettes would be perfect to celebrate the occasion. Because they are so easy and …

Leftover Turkey Salsa Verde Egg Rolls
Appetizer Asian Inspired Chicken / Poultry Snacks

Leftover Turkey Salsa Verde Egg Rolls

Completely transform excess Thanksgiving turkey with these Leftover Turkey Salsa Verde Egg Rolls. Egg roll wrappers are filled with cream cheese, salsa verde, turkey, roasted red peppers, and jalapeños. They are then deep-fried until golden and crispy. I just don’t know where the year has gone. I can’t believe we are one week away from Thanksgiving! Like many other households, my family will be enjoying …

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filled Donuts
Breakfast Dessert Snacks

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filled Donuts

It’s time for fall baking! These Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Filled Donuts are fluffy and tender. They have a delicious coating of pumpkin pie spice sugar. The dough is made with rapid-rise yeast to minimize proof time and then fried to perfection. I love the fluffiness and airiness of yeast donuts! Making your own requires a little bit more effort than buying it from the …

Parmesan Bacon and Pickle Bites
Appetizer Pork Snacks

Parmesan Bacon and Pickle Bites

These Parmesan Bacon and Pickle Bites are a flavor blast. The bite-size pizza crust is glazed with honey mustard, topped with pickle, wrapped in bacon, and coated with grated Parmesan! They are great for game day and parties! Without a doubt, these bacon and pickle bites are pickle-ly, cheesy, bacony, and a whole lot of yum! They are perfect for game nights, parties, binge-watching on …

Georgian Cheese Bread
Bread / Pizza Breakfast Main Dish Snacks

Georgian Cheese Bread (Adjaruli Khachapuri) with Broccoli

Adjaruli Khachapuri is a bread boat filled with hot bubbling cheese and a runny egg. It is a beloved Georgian comfort dish and total food porn. My take on it also contains broccoli and red pepper flakes for heat.  I’m a sucker for anything with a runny egg. Khachapuri, with its runny yolk and hot oozy cheese served on top of a bed of bread, always has …

Corned Beef Palmiers
Appetizer Bread / Pizza Snacks

Corned Beef Palmiers

Corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese are rolled up in puff pastry to create delicious Corned Beef Palmiers. These tasty treats are not only ideal for St. Patrick’s Day, but they also make excellent appetizers and party snacks throughout the year. Plus, they pair wonderfully with a nice cold beer! With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, these savory palmiers are the perfect addition to …

Microwave Everything Bagel Chips
Appetizer Snacks

Microwave Everything Bagel Chips

You don’t have to use the oven to make bagel chips. Microwave them! These Microwave Everything Bagel Chips are crispy, crunchy and delicious! They’re much cheaper than store-bought. It’s a great way to make a small batch for a snack or appetizer. Making your own bagel chips is easy and saves you money. Cooking them in the microwave does not sacrifice the crispiness or crunchiness …

Pumpkin Oreo Muffins
Breakfast Dessert Snacks

Pumpkin Oreo Muffins with Cream Cheese

These moist pumpkin Oreo muffins have chunks of Oreos throughout and are capped off with a cream cheese topping. With warm spices and aroma of fall, they are perfect paired with a cup of coffee or latte for breakfast or an afternoon snack. And so another round of shortages has begun! I’m not surprised that paper towels are flying off the shelves, but I never …