There are good guacamoles in the world and there are bad ones. Really bad ones. When I'm at a restaurant, I can always tell when the guacamole isn't freshly made. It's got that too-smooth look, and that plastic-y taste. Ew. No thank you. When it comes to fresh guacamole, I have no qualms with it… Continue reading Roasted Garlic Guacamole
Tag: Appetizer
24 Easy Fourth of July Recipes
I haven't done a recipe round-up in a hot minute. I figured I'd give everyone an easy cheat-sheet of Fourth of July recipes. The recipes below are tried-and-true favorites of mine. The best part? Don't just use them for the Independence Day holiday! These recipes are perfect for any summer gathering. You can find appetizers,… Continue reading 24 Easy Fourth of July Recipes
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
The search is on for the perfect midday snack. As the days get longer, and the temperatures get hotter, I'm on a mission to find those perfect bites for a hot summer afternoon. I always take a snack with me to work to eat around 4 in the afternoon. I usually bring a selection of… Continue reading Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Texas Fudge
Have you ever heard of fudge made with Velveeta? I'm not talking about a savory, cheesy fudge. I'm talking about a chocolate fudge that gets its creaminess from Velveeta cheese. That's a weird recipe I stumbled upon in an old church cookbook a few years ago. I googled it and apparently making fudge with Velveeta… Continue reading Texas Fudge
Cocktail Sunflower Seeds
I've never been a huge fan of sunflower seeds. The problem I have with them isn't taste; it's how exactly to eat them. I'm not a master at getting the shells off and enjoying what's inside. I don't like to work for my food. I'd rather pop a handful of almonds or cashews instead of… Continue reading Cocktail Sunflower Seeds
Spicy Pimiento Cheese
I must confess. I may be married, but I've been in love since far before I met him...I'm talking since I was in grade school. My second love? Cheese. All things cheese. My profound love for cheese probably comes from my mom, or my grandma. My mom would always have special cheeses out for holiday… Continue reading Spicy Pimiento Cheese
Spicy Turkey Potstickers
Y'all. I've got a doozy of a recipe for you today! I cannot stop eating these low carb potstickers I made. I even BURNED the bottom of the first batch and am still devouring the blackened crispiness in record numbers. They're that good. Low carb potstickers were a no-brainer for me. It's easy to just… Continue reading Spicy Turkey Potstickers
