Appetizers

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...

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...

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