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Easy Fall Charcuterie Board for Entertaining Fall is one of my favorite times to gather family and friends. Whether you're watching football, having friends over for a casual evening, or getting everyone together for Thanksgiving, a charcuterie board is an easy way to put something delicious on the table without making another full meal. And you don't need an enormous assortment of specialty meats and cheeses to make a beautiful charcuterie board.

  An Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Appetizer When the holidays roll around, I love having a few go-to appetizers that look impressive but don’t require hours in the kitchen. This festive cranberry topping for baked brie is exactly that kind of recipe. It brings together tart, jewel-toned cranberries, bright orange, and a touch of warm ginger to create a sweet-tangy topping that turns a simple brie wheel into a showstopper. This post contains affiliate links.  I may receive asmall  compensation if you shop with these links. What's not to love about a recipe that comes together with a single saucepan, a handful of ingredients, and about ten minutes of stirring-and you’re done. It’s the kind of recipe you can make ahead, tuck in the fridge, and pull out whenever guests arrive. You Will Need 1 cup granulated sugar 1 navel orange, zested and juiced.  A citrus juicer will come in handy for this step. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 4 cups fresh cranberries wa...

Today we're making shrimp dip but it's not just any shrimp dip.  It's a remake of the shrimp dip my mom used to make regularly for friends and family.  It may have been the ultimate in semi-homemade recipes because it couldn't have been easier with just two ingredients! Amazing Homemade Shrimp Dip The throwback shrimp dip was made with a brick of cream chees and two jars of shrimp cocktail that came in little jars from the grocery store and we loved it!  This recipe recreates that dip.

Are you craving a delicious and easy appetizer or a tasty addition to your charcuterie board? Look no further than these homemade Parmesan & Herb Crackers!  These crackers are bursting with flavor from grated Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme, making them the perfect addition to any party or gathering. Not only are they incredibly tasty, but they're also surprisingly simple to prepare. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a batch of these addictive crackers in no time. Slice & Bake Parmesan & Herb Crackers This post includes affiliate links for your shopping convenience. So ditch the store-bought varieties and impress your guests with these homemade beauties. Let's get baking! Five Reasons Why You'll Love These Parmesan Herb Crackers These homemade Parmesan Herb Crackers are more than just your average appetizer. Here's why you'll be reaching for them again and again: They are Easy & Qu...

Are you craving crave-worthy appetizers? Look no further than these flavor-packed Sausage Pinwheel Appetizers!  They're perfect for Super Bowl parties, family gatherings, or casual get-togethers, and best of all, they're super easy to make ahead using simple ingredients. With a package of puff pastry, a pound of pork sausage, and a variety of flavorful additions you can make these mouthwatering, tasty bites. This recipe makes approximately forty sausage pinwheels using one package of puff pastry.  That's enough for a festive get-together or a small gathering with extras for the freezer.

Say hello to the world of customized Jalapeño Poppers! Today we'll see how you can transform this classic crowd-pleaser with seven sensational variations that'll delight your family and friends.  Jalapeño poppers are like little parcels of deliciousness that offer the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and spicy goodness. With a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor, they're the ultimate party pleaser or snack-time companion. Everyone seems to love them! How to Jazz Up Jalapeno Poppers But why stick to the usual when you can explore an array of mouthwatering customizations? Let's try some popular ways to make jalapeno poppers your own.

If you're looking for a versatile, easy-to-make Asian dipping sauce perfect for sushi and dumplings, then you've come to the right place. This recipe for the best Asian dipping sauce is perfect for any time you want a  kick of delicious Asian flavor. An Asian Dipping Sauce for Sushi and Dumplings Try this if you are looking for a dipping sauce that is a little more flavorful than you typically get with your takeout order. You'll love it with dumplings, too!

 Are you looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's simple yet impressive? Look no further! This brie appetizer with a sweet and crunchy pecan topping is the ultimate party dish that will wow your guests. It's made with just a few ingredients; it's easy to prepare, and it bursts with flavor.  How to Make a Quick and Easy Brie Appetizer with Pecan Topping Whether you're hosting a gathering or potluck, or just want to indulge in a delicious treat, this recipe for baked brie with a delicious pecan topping will surely become your new favorite. 

A simple charcuterie board is one of the easiest appetizers you can serve for holidays, parties, game day, or casual entertaining.  In this how-to guide, you'll learn how to build an attractive charcuterie board, how much meat and cheese you'll need, inexpensive ingredient ideas, and simple assembly tips anyone can follow. Assembling a simple charcuterie board is easy and fun, and your guests will love the variety of snack options on your board. Charcuterie boards are a fun way to start your holiday or New Year's parties. Making A Simple Charcuterie Board This post contains affiliate links that pay me when you use them to shop.   Traditionally, charcuterie boards are made of meats and cheeses, but I like my platters to include an assortment of meat, cheeses, olives, pickles, fruits, nuts, dips, bread, and crackers.

Do you love salsa? This easy salsa recipe is for you. We've been on a Mexican flavors kick the past couple of weeks, so much so that we went to the same Mexican restaurant two weekends in a row.   You know the kind of restaurant.  It's where they bring a big basket of warm tortilla chips and spicy salsa as soon as you sit down.  It's where you can get your margaritas frozen or on the rocks, with salt or no salt on the rim.  Just keep them coming!  There's something terribly addictive about those spicy, salty, limey flavors.  Oh, yes! How to Make Salsa at Home My Favorite Salsa Do you crave salsa and chips? Salsa helps satisfy my craving for Mexican flavors.   Luckily I have a favorite salsa recipe that is quick and easy to make.  The ingredients are readily availa...

 Who doesn't love stuffed mushrooms? Cheese-stuffed mushrooms are the best. Today I'm sharing my favorite Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms that I know your friends and family will love! Easy Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms This post contains affiliate links. You are certain to love these gooey, cheesy, and tasty stuffed mushrooms.  The recipe is easy and the result is deliciousness in every bite.

 Are you wondering how to make crispy chicken wings?  It's easy if you have an air fryer. Here's my recipe for crispy air fryer chicken wings that are ready for any dipping sauce you wish to serve them with. 

If you love a classic clam dip, this easy recipe is one to keep in your party-food arsenal. It takes just a few simple ingredients and about 10 minutes to make, and you can prepare it a day or two ahead. Cream cheese, sour cream, minced clams, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, and a few seasonings make a creamy, savory dip that's especially good with potato chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. It's the kind of no-fuss appetizer that's perfect for a holiday gathering, game day, or an evening with friends. And while making it ahead gives the flavors time to develop, I'll admit that sometimes I can't wait that long. Classic Clam Dip Recipe: An Easy Make-Ahead Party Dip Make the clam dip a day or two ahead of serving for optimal flavor, but if you are like me you'll make it and eat it the same day. It's that good.

This combination of chocolate chips, coconut, and oatmeal makes a cookie that will make you say yum. When you're not sure whether you want a chocolate chip cookie or an oatmeal cookie, why not combine the two?       Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Add some coconut and voila! Chewy deliciousness! This is a simple drop cookie that you can easily customize.  Oatmeal cookies with add-ins are the best! What Is a Drop Cookie? A "drop cookie" is a type of cookie that is made by dropping spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet, as opposed to rolling out the dough and cutting it into shapes with cookie cutters. Drop cookies are known for their simplicity and ease of preparation, making them a popular choice for home bakers of all skill levels. Young bakers often begin with drop cookies. Here are the basic steps for how drop cookies are typically made: 1. Prepare the Dough: First, you prepare the cookie dough. This involves mixi...

It's that time of year again.  The holiday season is kicking into full throttle.  If you are like me you are spending a significant amount of time these days thinking about holiday menus, making shopping lists, and planning your holiday preparation.   Have you decided what appetizers you will serve this Thanksgiving?  If not, I've assembled some Thanksgiving appetizer suggestions for you. Five Appetizer Recipes to Rock Thanksgiving Rock Your Thanksgiving with These Appetizers This is a list of five of my favorite appetizers. They are tried and true party pleasers.  Choose the one or two that best represent the flavor preferences of your family and you can't go wrong.

Fans of chicken wings are always in search of a new wing recipe.  There are many tasty chicken wing recipes around, but this recipe for baked Chinese chicken wings is the one I settled on as my signature wing recipe.  I've been making this recipe for chicken wings for many years.  It is adapted from a recipe I cut from a newspaper when I was first married.  This recipe has survived the test of time and still, it remains a favorite in my family. These wings are also low-carb.  Yay! The Best Chinese Chicken Wings This post contains affiliate links.  When you shop using these links I received a small compensation. Chinese Chicken Wings You can start with either fresh or frozen chicken wings. When you buy fresh chicken wings, you will most likely get whole wings in packages of approximately three pounds, or more.  You will need to separate the wings using your best knife.  I like to use my favorite santoku kitchen knife for th...