Take-out Tuesday, Cheesy Brussels & Bacon Dip

This dip is in the rock star category of dips It can be whipped up with minimum fuss and made it in advance and baked later Roasted garlic, roasted Brussels sprouts, maple bacon, 3 kinds of cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream The roasted garlic is the secret ingredient that takes the flavor over the top … Continue reading

Party Panache, Summer Peach Party Dip

It doesn’t have to be a special occasion to have a dip~ My family loves to have a dip to nibble on late in the afternoon while dinner is cooking Last week at the beach I made a new one~ This peach and bacon dip is crazy good! Cream cheese and mayonnaise are mixed with … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Loaded Salad Dip

Here is another recipe we really enjoyed last week it’s a dip version of a modified Chef’s Salad or Cobb Salad It has a cream cheese and sour cream base seasoned with Ranch seasoning mix, then topped with lettuce, bacon, corn, tomatoes, cheddar and blue cheese Sooooo good!! It’s easy to make too~ First mix … Continue reading

Sunday Supper, Cheesy Tomato Basil Flatbread

We’ve been having a great time on the coast this past week, boating, swimming and playing 4th of July fun with friends The other day I told HHjr that instead cooking that night we should have a “clean out the fridge” dinner “We have a lot of BBQ ribs leftover from our 4th of July … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Amazing Stuffed Celery

This stuffed celery is loaded with 3 kinds of cheese, bacon and Ranch seasoning It’s lo carb and full of so much flavor, it might just become your favorite lunch, snack or appetizer! Cream cheese, blue cheese, sharp Cheddar, Ranch seasoning and bacon…😋 Combine softened cream cheese with the grated cheddar and blue cheese crumbles … Continue reading

Party Panache, Pumpkin Pecan Butter Boards and Table

Butter Boards are all the rage right now, they are literally cutting boards smeared with a thick layer of flavored butter and served with a variety of breads, crackers, and fruit for spreading and dipping I decided to put a little spin on the concept by making individual butter boards and serving them on plates … Continue reading

Party Panache, Salad Dip

Last weekend we had a last minute family pizza night, HHjr was making delicious pizzas and I wanted to make something we could nibble on while he was grilling the pizzas hmmm… My family feels like a good dip is a must have for every gathering… I could make Breezy Easy Party Dip {pictured above} … Continue reading

Party Panache, Bleu Cheese & Bacon Dip

Super Bowl is only 1 week away! Will you be watching and noshing? We love to gather with friends and family to watch football with an appetizer buffet of tasty bites, and a yummy dip is always included This easy dip takes only minutes to prep and can be made ahead and baked right before … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Pork Belly Bites and Goodbye January

We had an impromptu family gathering Saturday evening and I decided to try a couple of new recipes to celebrate the end of this very cold January We didn’t get any snow, but we had many days of very cold temperatures and sub freezing nights I finally got around to making Pork Belly Bites, something … Continue reading

Party Panache, Jarcuterie

Charcuterie boards are all the rage lately and recently I’ve noticed the concept of these board buffets being put into jars… Well that’s brilliant, and I couldn’t wait to make some! This is such a great example of “Presentation is Everything” I used simple everyday ingredients that I had in my refrigerator… serving these in … Continue reading