Appetizers

Dad’s Busy Burgers (Blonde Sloppy Joes)

Dad's Busy Burgers (Blonde Sloppy Joes) Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 4 Here’s an unassuming recipe for my website. Consider it more of a childhood memory. My dad could grill steaks and make scrambled eggs. That was...

Hummus

Hummus Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Stand Time: 20 minutes |Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 6 My husband found this recipe online and printed it off without any author information; that was before recipes on the internet was what it is today....

Olive and Cheese Bread

Olive and Cheese BreadPrep Time: 2minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Cool Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Serves: 10For all the olive lovers out there, you’re welcome. Two varieties of olives, two cheeses in a creamy base, oh my. My daughter is the only other...

Tahini Sauce (Flavorful and Aromatic)

Tahini Sauce (Flavorful and Aromatic) Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: None | Total Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 8 This was my original idea for Tahini Sauce to go with my Roasted Harissa Cauliflower, but I assumed some (really more like most) people may not want to...

Green Chile “Pimento” Cheese

Green Chile "Pimento" Cheese Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Cool Time: 30 minutes |Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes | Serves: 6 This spin on the classic Pimento Cheese is just downright yummy! It’s the spread that you just need a spoon and eat it right...

Greek Meatballs

Greek Meatballs Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 3 - 4 I think my love for these Greek Meatballs stems from my deep LOVE of lemon flavor. Lemon is prevalent in many Greek dishes, so I’m a big fan! I could live off Greek...

Guacamole (Guac for Two in Two)

Guac for Two in Two (Super-simple, Super-good, Super-fast Guacamole) Prep Time: 2 minutes | Cook Time: 0 | Total Time: 2 minutes | Serves: 2 Let me preface by saying if you are new to making fresh guacamole, you most likely won’t accomplish this in 2 minutes on your...

Refried Beans (Pressure Cooker)

Refried BeansPrep Time: 8 hours | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 8 hours, 25 minutes | Makes approx: 4 cupsI am amazed at the difference in taste and texture of homemade refried beans versus a store-bought can. Canned cannot touch the flavor and freshness of...

Mexican Chalupas

Mexican Chalupas Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4 These Mexican Chalupas are so delicious! They’re a 5-layer Mexican wonder. Making homemade refried beans really makes this dish. Hands down. I know lots of people use...

Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon

Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Serves: 10 Spinach Artichoke Dip is a super-popular appetizer, whether served hot or cold, straight from a bowl, or baked into individual wonton cups. My...

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