Category Archives: appetizers

~Bacon Crusted Cheese & Cracker Ball!

  This isn’t your mom’s 1970′s cheese log!!  This is a crunchy, creamy, bacon studded ball of deliciousness, that’s filled with crushed Ritz crackers!  This ball a necessity for watching the next football game..and it makes a ton!  All you’ll hear from people is “Mmm..what’s in this?”  “Mmm..where did you buy this?”  “Mmm..can you give meContinue Reading

*Friday Football Snack Prep ~Bacon Wrapped Pretzels!

T.G.I.F!!!  Here’s a football game watching snack that will have your family and friends huddling around it, as they’re cheering on their favorite team!  The best part about watching the big game other than watching The Cowboys  your favorite team beat some booty, is the food!  At least in my house..it’s “Who’s playing?” and “WhatContinue Reading

~Pepperoni Pizzadilla!

My love for food fusion, and word fusion lives on..with this delicious combination of a Pizza and a Quesadilla!  Why not right?  I mean, they’re perfect for each other! The cheesy double layers of the quesadilla provide a strong and loving home for any pizza toppings you can imagine!   Add some fresh garlic andContinue Reading

~Hot & Sticky Hammy Sammy!

These delicious little sammies are perfect for watching the game..or anytime a warm gooey sandwich is in order!  The sweet and savory combination is awesome..and the crisp apple slices add the perfect balance of flavor!They’re so quick and easy..the oven does all the work!  Give these a try the next time sandwiches are on your menu..you’ll loveContinue Reading

~Itty Bitty Bloomin’ Onions!

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      Well, the holiday snack trap is in full swing, a nibble of this, a taste of that..before we know we’re disgusted with our fat selves..LOL! So just do what I do..live in denial! Create a one bite version of a 1,200 calorie appetizer and convince yourself that because they’re tiny..they are calorie free!  ThenContinue Reading

~BLT Dip!

Ohhh yeah!!  I had to go and take the one and only bacon recipe, that maybe..just maybe could qualify as somewhat “healthy”, and turn it into a cheesy, ooey- gooey dip that requires many varieties of other unhealthy foods just to get it into our mouths!  Actually, I did serve it with some celery, forContinue Reading

~Bacon Crusted Drummies!

? Yep..they’re on potato chips! ? Wow..what can I say?  I know that I should be sharing some lite, post holiday salads, but what fun would that be?  You probably wouldn’t even be reading this right now if the title even mentioned lettuce, at least not until after January 1st..(New Year’s diet fails resolutions!) This is theContinue Reading

~Loaded Baked Potato Sliders!

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Yay for Sliders!!  How great is it, turning otherwise large portions into a 1 or 2 bite, couch friendly wonder?!  I mean, why have more dirty dishes, utensils, and dinner table conversations than necessary? ;) Why go to the food, when the food can go to you?  Besides, it’s football season and those who love you will understand, if notContinue Reading

~Meatball Wellingtons!

I can never resist taking a decadent meal and creating a casual, yet just as delicious, one bite wonder!  With this version, you can actually enjoy all the flavors of Beef Wellington, while you’re on the couch..screaming at your team! NO reservations, uncomfortable shoes, and stuffy atmosphere required! And as a bonus, the women won’t mind becauseContinue Reading

~Baked To A Crisp Poblano Rings!

OMGosh..talk about incredible! Onion Rings have nothing on these!  If you’re in the mood to spice things up in the snack/appetizer department, give these healthy, baked Poblano Rings a try! I totally adore the Poblano Pepper, and I think it’s the most severely underused, and unpopular of all the peppers..(my spell check doesn’t even recognize it..lol!) SO..hereContinue Reading