Appetizers

  • Love jalapeno poppers? Try this on for a New Years Eve snack!

    Not sure I’ve ever made anything with wonton wrappers, but my maiden voyage occurred to try these snacks for a recent KC CHIEFS! game.  You’ll find them in the produce section and about a zillion come in the package.  Mix… Continue reading

    Love jalapeno poppers?  Try this on for a New Years Eve snack!
  • Need a delicious snack for guests (or yourself)?

    Food Network magazine recently featured a BBQ spiced nuts recipe so we thought we might give it a whirl for the holidays.  WOW  That’s all I got!  I finally put a dish of them away or nobody else is going to experience… Continue reading

    Need a delicious snack for guests (or yourself)?
  • Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles

    In a very random conversation last week at work, my friend shared that she had made a frittata with leftover spaghetti (no sauce, mind you).  I replied “I always make too much and throw it out”.  Laura is with us… Continue reading

    Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles
  • Thought we would try our hand at canning…..Peach Hot-Pepper Jam

    Found this delicious recipe for Peach-Hot Pepper Jam in the Kraft Food & Family FREE magazine and it’s been a hit with many friends.  (I’ve actually had friends trade me stuff for it)  While the name implies that it’s hot, it’s not!!!  Just… Continue reading

    Thought we would try our hand at canning…..Peach Hot-Pepper Jam
  • Candied Bourbon Pecans

    My friend Heather recently gave me a Hy-Vee magazine that came to her in the mail (she’s an Aisles Online fan) and it has some cool appetizer recipes that I thought I might try.  The first contestant is these pecans….warning,… Continue reading

    Candied Bourbon Pecans
  • Yummy Crescent Roll Ups

    The perfect recipe for tailgating or watching football – what can you not like about creme cheese, bacon, jalapenos?  I sure cannot think of anything!  Tried these a few weeks ago, and they did not last long at all.  Super… Continue reading

    Yummy Crescent Roll Ups
  • The BEST pickles

    Yes, I know I’ve been absent for a LONG time, but I now have full staff at work, and hopefully time to share some great recipes I’ve been saving for the last few months! We have a neighborhood shrimp boil… Continue reading

  • A little Mexican for your Tuesday

    Well, not a “real” mexican, but some mexican food.  🙂 Who doesn’t LOVE that white cheese dip that is typically available in restaurants?  Not sure anyone can turn that stuff down.  Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home!… Continue reading

  • Easy Cheese Ball

    A quick post as I’m cheering on the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS!!!!  Made this cheese ball last night and wanted to share.  It’s easy, quick and delicious.  And, it’s made with ingredients that  you typically have on hand.  Hope you enjoy… Continue reading

  • Crockpot Crack

    Not that we all need more chocolate this time of year, but hey, it’s the holidays, and we all need some good go-to’s for family, friends, work, etc. So here’s another drug recipe — well, not really.  A co-worker makes… Continue reading