Appetizers

Soft Cheese Spread Board

Soft Cheese Spread Board Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes I was asked to create a “soft spread” board by Inox Artisans to showcase some of their beautiful products. I chose a white cheddar cheese spread from a local grocery store as my base and built...

Pineapple-Mango Salsa

Pineapple-Mango SalsaPrep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 8Throwing a backyard Tiki party? Let me give you a Pineapple-Mango Salsa that will please guests and be that pop of color and flavor on your table! You don’t have to scoop out your pineapple...

Smoky White Bean and Harissa Dip

Smoky White Bean and Harissa Dip Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: None | Total Time: 15 minutes | Makes: Approximately 1 1/2 cups I was thrilled to be commissioned to create a dip recipe for a company that I am in collaboration with on social media. Inox Artisans...

Olive Tapenade

Olive Tapenade Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 6 | Makes: 1 1/2 cups If you love the salty olive flavors of Italian cuisine, you’ll probably be in love, if you’re not already, with this amazing Tapenade recipe. It is ridiculously easy to...

Loaded Mexican Potato Skins

Loaded Mexican Potato Skins Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 55 minutes to 1 hour, 5 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes | Serves: 8 One of the things I am learning about my city of Cookeville, TN is the wealth of culinary talent. There are many (and still...

Salsa Verde

Salsa VerdePrep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Rest Time: 8 - 10 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes| Serves: 8The original Verde recipe on my website was really wonderful, but I certainly needed to update the photos (and add a few updates to the recipe), so...

Roasted Plum Tomatoes

Roasted Plum Tomatoes Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 3-4 hours | Total Time: 3-4 hours | Serves: 6 Roma tomatoes transform into something delicious, sweet, and flavorful. Eat them as-is or use for toppings on pizza or pasta. So, what do you do with the abundance...

Chicken Sausage Meatballs

Chicken Sausage MeatballsPrep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 8 Meatballs are just fun to eat. They're a hit at parties and gatherings, and there is a plethora of options for flavors and sauces. My Chicken Sausage Meatballs...

Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minuts | Serves: 6Jalapeno Poppers have become a very popular "party food," from Super-Bowl finger foods to baby shower hors d'oeuvres. These stuffed hot peppers are filled with a cream...

Chipotle-Sweet Potato Galette

Chipotle-Sweet Potato Galette with Black Pepper and Parmesan Crust Prep Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (includes refrigeration time) | Cook Time: 45-55 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 3 hours, 30 minutes | Serves: 8-10 This was WOW in my mouth! Most traditional...

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