Several years ago, I went to my first cooking class through our local Community Ed program at a local high school. It was an appetizer class and when we got there the instructor has a simple appetizer ready and waiting for us. Skewers of, cheese, pepperoni chunks and French bread cubes with some pizza sauce…
Spicy Sausage and Velveeta Dip
Last year for Appetizer Night at duck camp, Mom was trying to figure out what to make when Derek piped up, “what about that cheesy, hamburger dip?” Because what good Appetizer Night, Tailgate Party, or Football afternoon is complete without a good cheese dip? Mom’s homestyle spicy sausage and Velveeta dip was the perfect addition…
Bacon Wrapped Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
On our last night in Puerto Rico last year (about a year ago, before the hurricane devastated the island) we decided to do our own version of a progressive dinner and try a few restaurants we hadn’t visited yet. The first, which totally makes sense for an appetizer course, was a tapas restaurant where we…
Pineapple Mango Salsa
Back when I didn’t have a kitchen, we were really craving a home cooked meal. And not something crazy fancy, just something classic and comforting. So I invaded my in-laws kitchen and made tacos. But when we hang out with this crew we almost always play games and hang out so I wanted to keep…
Baked Chicken Taquitos with Tomatillo Avocado Dipping Sauce
Someone asked me recently what my favorite type of food to cook is and after some initial hedging that there is NO way I could pick a favorite, I chose Mexican. Mexican, Tex-Mex, or even Mexican-influenced might be a more appropriate way to describe it because I can’t claim that any of my dishes are…
Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzel Sticks
It’s Superbowl Sunday this weekend and Tory and I wanted to make some kind of snack or appetizer to share. Let’s be honest, we both will watch the game but the best part for us is the snacks and the food! This year we decided to get together over the Martin Luther King holiday when…
