Appetizers

Perfect quick and simple appetizers the easy way.

Cherry Topping

Cherry Topping

Anything with a cherry on top is the right way to start the day, or end the day! This mixture is liquidity versus thick so you are left with more cherries and flavor versus a jam type. This mixture features sweet cherries soaked in a 

Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes

One of my favorite finger foods. You can load them up like a baked potato or eat them right out of the oven! Perfect for appetizers or a game day snack! I like to quadruple this recipe and make a potato bar filled with all 

Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes

There are so many ways to cook potatoes, one of my favorite’s is the hasselback. It is beautiful and cooks the potatoes evenly.  Any type of potato works. I used sweet and russet pictured below. Purple and white work just as nice. My most favorite 

Homemade Cranberry-Blueberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry-Blueberry Sauce

This year I am adding a spin on the traditional cranberry sauce by substituting 1 cup blueberries in place of cranberries. I also am using a grape nectar, natural liquid sweetener, from Domaine Sante instead of granulated sugar. You can also use maple, honey, or 

Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus

Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus

Hummus is not just for the spring and summer, this winter warm up dip is perfect for a party for 10 or a party of 1. My take on a Greek staple with a twist of rosemary to marry the festive flavor of this appetizer.  

Kale Pesto

Kale Pesto

This I must say was tasteful and refreshing. It is an acquired taste. Spinach is always a good substitute as well. Kale is a super food sold in super, mega bunches so I always have a ton left over. Soooooo….wha-la, PESTO! There are variations of 

Simple, Tender Meatball Recipe

Simple, Tender Meatball Recipe

This is my basic go-to meatball recipe for almost all occasions. I keep this one simple so that way there is room for added flavor depending on your dish!