Appetizers

Spicy Mango and Cranberry Cream Cheese Appetizer

January 25, 2012 Appetizers

My friend Tamara was my husband’s friend first. Not in a romantic way, I don’t think, just a friend. They went to church together as kids, so I inherited our friendship.  And I’m glad I did. The amount of blackmail material I’ve squeezed out of her should last for several years. Seriously, God has used [...]

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Fresh Guacamole with a Surprise Twist

May 26, 2011 Appetizers

I love secret ingredients. They’re all over my blog: cardamom in my sweet yeast bread, chocolate in my chili, and ground cloves in my cinnamon rolls to name a few. They are usually in small amounts so the flavor is unrecognizable, but they add a distinctive touch. The secret ingredient in my guacamole is a [...]

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Deviled Eggs the Whole Family Will Eat

April 21, 2011 Appetizers

Since eggs are usually on sale around Easter, it’s a good time to make one of my favorites, deviled eggs.  These little jewels are mild with a sweet-and-sour twist and almost everybody loves them. I guarantee if you tote them to a potluck dinner, the plate will be licked clean and you won’t even have [...]

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Pepperoni Pizza Dip–A Last Minute Super Bowl Idea

February 3, 2011 Appetizers

If you are still looking for something to make on Super Bowl Sunday, you’ve come to the right place. This party dip is super easy and will make you beautiful, rich and famous.  Well…. maybe not all that.  But I predict people will ask for the recipe.  That’s how I got it. Print PDF

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White Queso and Corn Dip

December 5, 2010 Appetizers

Cheese dip made with Rotel tomatoes and melted Velveeta was responsible for most of my freshman 15. This Hoosier girl had never heard of such a thing and I took to the stuff with a little too much gusto at midnight dorm parties. Fast forward a few years and I have a new vice that isn’t [...]

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