I love appetizers! They are easy to make and taste delicious. They are great for parties, potlucks and sharing. Sometimes I just make two or three appetizers for dinner, because I can. From pinwheels to meatballs and dips, this is an amazing list of 20 of my favorite easy-to-make and yummy appetizers. Bacon! Bacon! Bacon Read more

Quick and easy.  Quick and easy.  Quick and easy.  That’s the theme of a lot of my dinners lately.  Blame it on my pregnancy.  Blame it on working full-time.  Blame it on 3 boys under the age of 4.  Whatever it is, quick and easy is a major theme in my kitchen. This recipe qualifies Read more

Ever need a good dip recipe for a party?  Try this one!  I actually make this as a side dish with many of the Mexican dishes that I make. My husband doesn’t like beans, but he likes this bean dip!  And it’s easy with only 4 simple ingredients and baked to perfection. Serve with tortilla Read more

Just like the Ranch Snack Crackers, these guys are great at all kind of events that usually surround the holidays.  Maybe you’ve just eaten a big ham dinner the day before and want something small for lunch.  Maybe you’re looking for a simple appetizer for a New Year’s Eve party or even a Mexican Fiesta!  Read more

These little ranch snack crackers are great for bringing to a potluck or a football party. Maybe for the Day-After-Thanksgiving when you’re watching the Huskers play? Or, at your holiday table as an appetizer while the main dish is cooking? Or, New Year’s Eve when you’re ringing in the new year? I like them because Read more

One of my favorite things to order at restaurants is potato skins. Which is strange because they aren’t hard to make, but they do take some time – mostly time waiting for the potatoes to bake. Want to make some yourself? Do this! Quick & Easy Baked (Not Fried!) Potato Skins Make homemade potato skins Read more

I love spaghetti with meatballs. Usually when I make spaghetti sauce, I pull out some meatballs from the freezer and let it all meld together in a crockpot, on low, for a few hours. Makes the sauce even better.  Makes the meatballs even softer and moist. I dream about things like these. Making your own Read more

Do you remember Salted Nut Bar candy? These salted nut roll bars are inspired by the iconic nougat, marshmallow, and peanut concoction with a buttery crust, chewy marshmallow center, and crispy peanut topping. It’s a perfect sweet treat! How to Make Salted Nut Roll Bars It’s a simple 3-step process to make this dessert. The Read more

Here’s the deal about cereal: it ain’t just for breakfast!  I buy lots of cereal and we only have one “cereal-for-breakfast” eater in our house.  What do I use it for?  Snacks!  Appetizers!  Desserts!   Here are some of my favorite, tastiest, easiest ways to use cereal! Cheerio Bars Cheerio Treats Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. Margarine or Read more