Appetizers

  • 7-Layer Hot Italian Dip

    We brought 7-Layer Hot Italian Dip along with a bottle of red and white Italian wines to a happy-hour ...

  • Antipasto Skewers {a fun & easy party food}

    I love a party where everyone brings an appetizer to share.  Such a great way to sample new recipes.  ...

  • Antipasto Squares {Winning}

    I'll never forget the first time I tasted these Antipasto Squares (and I'm sure my teammates who ...

  • Apache Bread Dip

    We fell in love with Apache Bread Dip from the moment we were first introduced.  What's not to ...

  • Apple Brickle Dip

    Apple Brickle Dip should not be reserved for the Autumn season alone.  Oh no, this bowl of yum ...

  • Arancini {with Basil Pesto & Marinara Sauce}

    Arancini {with Basil Pesto & Marinara Sauce} I was the girl who grew up eating my spaghetti with ...

  • Asian Salmon Meatballs Over Cauliflower Fried Rice

    This simple dinner of Asian Salmon Meatballs over Cauliflower Fried Rice has got my wheels spinning. ...

  • Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart

    Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart Asparagus lined one side of my grandfather Boppy’s garden, the only ...

  • Asparagus Fries {with Maple Dijon Dipping Sauce}

    Okay these were a hit.  Fresh asparagus coated in panko breadcrumbs then baked to crispy perfection.  ...

  • Baba Ghanoush {Eggplant Dip}

    While the recipe is delicious, I have since discovered a much easier and equally tasty version. Check ...

  • Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Poppers

    We've taken our beloved Jalapeno Poppers to a new level.  Or maybe two new levels.  Or is ...

  • Baked Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Bites {…of love!}

    Baked Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Bites I asked Shelby for some recipe inspiration.  Perhaps something she ...

  • Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Chicken Wing shortage?  Now that would be a 'fowl play' just two days before Game Time.  ...

  • Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

    I had this vision of presenting a big bowl of Cream of Tomato Soup with Basil Pesto & a side of Mozzarella ...

  • Baked Shrimp {with Feta & Herbs}

    This Baked Shrimp with Feta & Herbs will quickly become a favorite. I promise. Oh my gosh the savory ...

  • Baked Stuffed Shrimp

    Baked Stuffed Shrimp. We called them an appetizer and only made five.  Wished we had more.  ...

  • Baked Summer Squash Chips

    Have you ever made Baked Summer Squash Chips?  Last July when summer squash was in abundance at ...

  • Bang Bang Shrimp {Bonefish Grill Inspired}

    When someone shares what THAT dish is for them....it peeks your curiosity.  Bonefish Grill's Bang ...

  • BBQ Chicken Pizza Dip

    It's football season, officially Autumn Thyme and we've dipped into the low 60's here in the sunny south.  ...

  • Beef Carpaccio {a Birthday Tradition}

    My birthday week is officially winding down.  It began last Saturday with a wonderful dinner, made ...

  • Beef, Bean & Cheese Nachos {with Jalapeños}

    You know that little local Mexican joint that has become your convenient fast lunch or after-work ...

  • Black Bean Puree That You’ll Love

    Yesterday I described a fantastic salad with Black Bean Puree that I enjoyed recently.  I'm recreating ...

  • BLT Stack {with Fresh Herb Mayo}

    BLT Stack {with Fresh Herb Mayo} The tomatoes are coming, the tomatoes are coming.  Are you as ...

  • Blue Cheese Chips {with Crispy Bacon} for the Win!

    Blue Cheese Chips {with Crispy Bacon} for the Win! Looking for some great Pub Food ideas or game day ...

  • Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini {with Honey & Lemon}

    Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini {with Honey & Lemon} There something really wholesome about a beautiful ...

  • Boursin Garlic & Herb Spread

    I'm not sure when Boursin Spread became so popular, but as a child I can remember it being served ...

  • Bread & Butter Pickles

    Sweet.  Crisp.  Bread & Butter Pickles.  We're hooked.  Fortunately these pickles ...

  • Bread Dipping Oil

    What's not to love about sitting down at your favorite Italian restaurant when out comes warm ...

  • Bruschetta Panzanella Salad

    This Bruschetta Panzanella Salad was born out of leftover garlic bread and bruschetta! Exactly the way ...

  • Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Who doesn't LOVE Buffalo Chicken Dip?!! I'm certain Shelby requested it multiple times per week when ...

  • Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

    Once you've made a batch of Buffalo Chicken Dip, you've opened up endless recipe-twist possibilities.  ...

  • Buffalo Chicken Wings {and how to serve them}

    This post is a lot more about how I like to serve Buffalo Chicken Wings then it is about how to make ...

  • Buffalo Shrimp

    We were gifted 7 pounds of fresh-off-the-boat Georgia shrimp a month or two back (thanks to my mom & ...

  • Buffalo Shrimp Sliders {with Cool Ranch Sauce}

    Slightly spicy marinated shrimp on a bed of crispy lettuce on a cushion of homemade slider bun with ...

  • Cajun Jambalaya Skewers

    I had such fun making our Low-Country Boil Skewers that I thought we'd try a new twist.  Meet Cajun ...

  • Ceviche {with Halibut, Scallops & Shrimp}

    We celebrated Shelby's birthday last evening.  When I asked her what she'd like for dinner ...

  • Cheddar-Parmesan Savory Biscotti {with Sundried Tomatoes}

    I have a thing for biscotti.  It began year's ago when I first discovered a recipe for Dark ...

  • Cheesy Beef Enchilada Dip

    There's something about watching football while raking a chip through hot cheesy dip.  It ...

  • Cheesy Garlic & Herb Pull-Apart Bread {with Maryland Crab Dip}

    It's Super Bowl Sunday and I had resigned myself to the idea that I wasn't going to put on a big spread, ...

  • Cheez-It Crusted Buffalo Chicken Fingers

    Cheez-It Crusted Buffalo Chicken Fingers The allure of Chicken Fingers….what a powerful thing.  ...

  • Chicken & Cashew Lettuce Wraps

    Chicken & Cashew Lettuce Wraps. Do you ever pick something up to take a bite and quickly realize ...

  • Chicken Chilaquiles {with Fried Eggs}

    Chicken Chilaquiles. Chee-lah-KEE-less. Chicken-ala-cheese-ness. There are about a bazillion corn tortillas ...

  • Chicken Marsala Meatballs for National Meatball Day!

    We shall make Chicken Marsala Meatballs. Because TODAY is National Meatball Day! With the way I love ...

  • Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders

    Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders. Relatively wordless Wednesday Post.  Soooo. I walk a lot.  ...

  • Chicken Satay Meatballs {with Peanut Dipping Sauce}

    Chicken Satay Meatballs were my sister Sarah's call. In fact Sarah had several suggestions for March ...

  • Chili Cheese Dog Tailgate Sliders

    When you're planning a game day menu, you bet these Chili Cheese Dog Tailgate Sliders will be included. ...

  • Chipotle Salsa is Addicting

    This Chipotle Salsa is super addicting!! We put in on everything from Carnitas to rice to homemade tortilla ...

  • Chipotle Smoked Cheddar Cheese Ball {with Bacon & Jalapeno}

    Chipotle Smoked Cheddar Cheese Ball {with Bacon & Jalapeno}. I received an email several months ...

  • Classic Shrimp Cocktail {with Cocktail Sauce}

    We were completely spoiled last night with the gift of 7lbs. of fresh off the boat Georgia Shrimp ...

  • Coconut Almond Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce

    Coconut Almond Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce. Tonight marks the end of the 4th of July ...

  • Coconut Curry Chicken Skewers

    With Grillin' & Chillin' weather upon us, I for one am looking for super easy recipes ...

  • Cool Ranch Jalapeño Poppers {just for fun}

    We found the nicest bag of jalapeños at our wholesale club on Saturday and decided to try our hand ...

  • Coquilles Saint-Jacques

    Coquilles Saint-Jacques. It's a bit tricky to describe how incredibly rich and utterly amazing this ...

  • Corned Beef & Cabbage Egg Rolls {with Russian Dressing}

    Corned Beef & Cabbage Egg Rolls {with Russian Dressing}. Recipe inspiration you ask?  Day after ...

  • Cowboy Caviar

    Looking for an easy appetizer to bring to a holiday party….Cowboy Caviar might just be the answer.  ...

  • Cowboy Caviar & A Country Christmas Party

    Whipped up a batch of Cowboy Caviar in honor of tonight's Country Christmas themed Annual Company Party.  ...

  • Crab Cake Balls {with Remoulade Sauce}

    Crab Cake Balls with Remoulade Sauce. Everything we love about a Crab Cake rolled into bite-sized nuggets. ...

  • Crab Cakes {with Remoulade Sauce}

    When life gives you jumbo lump crab meat.... I'd like to say that I did great research to find the most ...

  • Crab Louie Salad Sliders

    Crab Louie Salad Sliders. The Crab Louie Salad has been around for over 100 years and first became popular ...

  • Crab Rangoon Dip {with Wonton Chips}

    Crab Rangoon Dip {with Wonton Chips}. Crab Rangoon are such a favorite around here.  We even make ...

  • Crab Rangoon {with Sweet and Sour Sauce}

    Back in the days of apartment living when Chinese food takeout seemed to be a weekly occurrence....we'd ...

  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

    Crab Stuffed Mushrooms For our last several family gatherings we've decided our dinner menu would ...

  • Cranberry Orange & Ginger Chutney Brie Tarts

    I have to admit I've never been a big fan of cranberry sauce.  My mom and sister loved it, so it was ...

  • Cranberry Orange Chutney {with Crystallized Ginger}

    This super easy recipe is a wonderful twist on the Thanksgiving favorite cranberry sauce ~ Cranberry ...

  • Crescent Roll Pinwheel Appetizers {and a really awesome Gift idea}

    Crescent Roll Pinwheel Appetizers ~ Three Ways Every year we all have that someone who is nearly impossible ...

  • Crisp Cod Cakes {with Peach Basil Relish}

    Crisp Cod Cakes with Peach Basil Relish. I had a moment yesterday.  A really big moment.  ...

  • Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

    These Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings have inched their way onto my short list of favorite ...

  • Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

    I needed the perfect delivery vessel for an upcoming AWE-MAZING Hot Dip Recipe.  I can't tell you ...

  • Crispy Fried Shrimp {six ways}

    As a kid who grew up eating frozen fish sticks at least once a week, and loving them I might ...

  • Crispy Greek Chicken Wings {with Lemon, Garlic & Feta}

    Oven baked Crispy Greek Chicken Wings drizzled with lemon garlic oil and a generous sprinkle of feta ...

  • Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits {one small bite at a time}

    Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits ~ One small bite at a time. I'm not sure where to begin with this one.  ...

  • Deep Fried Stuffed Olives

    Who among us is longing for Friday evenings where we gather with friends around our kitchen islands ...

  • Deviled Crab Dip

    I've been on a sentimental journey lately exploring old family recipes.  I could hardly wait to ...

  • Easy & Delicious Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe

    This Easy & Delicious Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe is perfect for holiday entertaining! Yes, I referenced ...

  • Easy Baba Ghanoush

    Easy Baba Ghanoush is a wonderful middle eastern eggplant dip that's rich flavor and creamy texture ...

  • Easy Fresh Peach Jalapeño Skillet Jam

    When peaches and jalapeños meet there is bound to be some sweet spicy love created aka Peach Jalapeño ...

  • Eggplant Meatballs

    With these Eggplant Meatballs you'll never even miss the meat. Through all of this March Meatball Madness ...

  • Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

    Eggplant Parmesan Stacks. I won't pretend this is anything more than an attempt to sneak another Eggplant ...

  • Falafel {with Lemon Tahini Sauce}

    Falafel. They are bright and green and filled with fresh herbs. A crispy exterior with a tender moist ...

  • Favorite Sea Scallop Recipes

    I was looking through our food photos and was reminded just how much I adore scallops.  Particularly ...

  • Feast of the Seven Fishes {Christmas Eve Tradition}

    Several years ago I got a hankering to attempt the Feast of the Seven Fishes for our Christmas Eve dinner.  ...

  • Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa

    Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa has the right balance of crunch with a mild smoky heat balanced ...

  • Fire Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole

    Months and months ago when I was doing a little research on tomatillos for my Salsa Verde recipe, I ...

  • Fish & Chip Bites {with Crispy Caper Tartar Sauce}

    Lightly beer battered fish nuggets, perched on crispy caper tartar sauce slathered onto thick cut ...

  • Flatbread Crackers {in a Variety of Flavors}

    The Baking Gods gave us Flatbread Crackers. And they were good. And a whole lot easier than rolling, ...

  • French Onion Dip is a Game Day Staple

    There was a time when French Onion Dip was the go-to staple for Game Day or family gatherings. A packet ...

  • Fresh Fig & Mascarpone Sweet Potato Pizza {Gluten Free}

    When I asked you all for fig recipe inspiration my sister-in-love immediately responded with "Fig & ...

  • Fresh Mexican Street Corn Dip You’ll Love

    Sharing Fresh Mexican Street Corn Dip You'll Love. Your family will request. And your neighbors will ...

  • Fresh Tomato Salsa

    Tomatoes, tomatoes everywhere!!  Homemade Fresh Tomato Salsa is so quick and easy to make and oh ...

  • Fresh Veggie Nachos {Sundays with Shelby}

    Fresh Veggie Nachos {Gluten Free}. I love my kid.  I know.  We all do (love our kids that ...

  • Friday Night Sliders {TGIF}

    Friday Night Sliders.  Because sometimes you just deserve a good burger!! When it comes to food ...

  • Game Day & Tailgate Party Recipes {over 50 recipes}

    I thought it would be fun to compile a few of our favorite Game Day & Tailgate Party Recipes in ...

  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas {Healthy Living}

    Healthy Living is something we should all aspire to.  I'm not crazy about the word diet, unless ...

  • General Tso’s Chicken Wings

    For recipe inspiration, we took a quick poll of family, friends and neighbors and landed on General ...

  • Gluten Free Sweet Potato Avocado Toast {6-Ways}

    I decided to jump on the band wagon and give Sweet Potato Avocado Toast a try. Six times. I tried six ...

  • Greek Chicken Meatballs {and a Meze Platter}

    I adore the flavors in these Greek Chicken Meatballs. Lemon and feta and fresh spinach and herbs all ...

  • Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

    Two ingredients, so much flavor.  Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. Two things you can generally find ...

  • Guacamole Deviled Eggs {with Crispy Bacon}

    Guacamole Deviled Eggs with Crispy Bacon. One week to go before we complete our first year of 'food ...

  • Homemade Flatbread Pizza

    Once we perfected the Flatbread Crackers, the natural progression was to make Homemade Flatbread Pizza.  ...

  • Homemade Fry Sauce {Three Ways}

    Pub Fries are single handedly responsible for my decision to make Fry Sauce.  That bucket of perfectly ...

  • Homemade Is Better Blue Cheese Dressing

    If you love Buffalo Wings or Wedge Salads or Blue Cheese Chips you've got to have a Homemade Blue Cheese ...

  • Homemade Queso Dip {with Tater Tots}

    Homemade Queso Dip with Tater Tots! Happy National Tater Tots Day. All the best things about a hash ...

  • Homemade Remoulade Sauce

    This slightly spicy, super creamy Homemade Remoulade Sauce is the perfect pairing for crab cakes, fried ...

  • Homemade Soft Pretzels {with Cheesy Crab Dip}

    Today we are honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Day at my office.  Pink Power is in full swing.  ...

  • Hot Cuban Dip

    The inspiration for this Hot Cuban Dip was the Cuban sandwich I had enjoyed the day before.  With ...

  • Hot Loaded Baked Potato Dip {with Crispy Potato Wedges}

    We spent happy-hour enjoying this Loaded Baked Potato Dip with Crispy Baked Potato Wedges, ...

  • Hot Party Dip Recipes {Super Bowl Worthy}

    We have a pretty great collection of Hot Party Dip recipes on Lemony Thyme, if I do say so myself. What ...

  • Hot Pizza Dip {with Twisted Parmesan Herb Breadsticks}

    I needed a great HOT Dip recipe. So off to Pinterest Wonderland I went.  Whoa.  The choices ...

  • Hot Reuben Dip

    I've been playing around lately with new ideas for dips.  We took a Crab Rangoon and turned it ...

  • Italian Herb & Lemon Roasted Shrimp

    Italian Herb & Lemon Roasted Shrimp. This is one of those recipes that was too simple not to ...

  • Italian Sausage Wrapped in Bread Dough {aka Big Pig in a Blanket}

    Get a room full of people together for nearly any occasion, set out a platter of Pigs in a Blanket, ...

  • Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

    I have always loved mushrooms.  Raw.  Cooked.  Stuffed.  In Stuffing.  In fact, ...

  • Italian White Bean Dip {with Homemade Pita Bread}

    I have a treasured folder where I keep paper copies of recipes.  Some jotted down on scratch paper, ...

  • Jalapeño Popper Pizza

    When life gives you corn tortillas, it's a great time to get creative.  There are hundreds or at ...

  • Jalapeño Pulled Pork Loaded Nachos

    I vowed to stay out of Publix for a week following the holidays.  I called home as I entered the ...

  • Jamaican Jerk Sugar Cane Shrimp

    Jamaican Jerk Sugar Cane Shrimp. Jamaican Jerk marinated tender shrimp.Skewered on sugar cane.Lightly ...

  • Jerk Chicken Wings are a Crowd-Pleaser

    Jerk Chicken Wings are a crowd-pleaser. They were also a clear front runner! That's right, when we set ...

  • Jerusalem Salad

    These colorful fresh ingredients and bright flavors are precisely what makes Jerusalem Salad so special. ...

  • Kale Chips {Hail to Kale}

    I did it.  I joined the other half of the population who has been enjoying and loves Kale.  ...

  • Kalua Pork Meatball Sliders

    These smoky Kalua Pork Meatball Sliders are a play on the classic Hawaiian luau favorite ~ Kalua Pork. ...

  • Korean Pork & Kimchi Sliders

    Korean Pork & Kimchi Sliders. Where to begin? To me sliders represent exactly the way I want ...

  • Kung Pao Chicken Drumsticks That Are Finger-Licking Good!

    Kung Pao Chicken Drumsticks. These sticky sticks are finger-licking good. The Kung Pao sauce packs a ...

  • Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe

    There's quite the story that goes with this Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe. Last week I shared what ...

  • Loaded Butternut Squash Chips

    Loaded Butternut Squash Chips. Think loaded potato skins, but better.  At least that's how we felt ...

  • Loaded Potato Bites

    Have I got a fun little appetizer for you.  Envision bite-sized baked potatoes loaded with sour ...

  • Low-Country Boil Skewers

    I adore Low-Country Boils.  Having said that I can count on one hand how many times I've had the ...

  • Mac & Cheese Bites with Jalapeno Love Knots {Tapas Style}

    Went to a great Wine & Tapas restaurant Friday evening with 10 of my favorite ladies.  Up one side ...

  • Malfatti {Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings}

    Continuing on my classic Italian recipe exploration I discovered Malfatti, a true Italian comfort food. ...

  • Mango Salsa

    Mango Salsa. You really ought to give fresh fruit a chance.  I know I'm preaching to the choir ...

  • Maple Bacon & Pecan Cheese Pops

    Today is my day to help celebrate Chef Bec (from It's Yummi) for her 50th Birthday Bash.  ...

  • Mardi Gras Wings {Publix Copycat}

    Here is the baked version of our most favorite wing recipe from our local....no, not our local ...

  • Margarita Ceviche {National Margarita Day}

    Margarita Ceviche My mom gave me a unique cookbook several years ago called Surreal Gourmet Bites.  ...

  • Maryland Crab Dip

    We made this Maryland Crab Dip for last year's Super Bowl game in honor of the Baltimore Ravens.  ...

  • Meatball Beef & Broccoli

    Meatball Beef & Broccoli. When I decided to share a different meatball recipe for the month of March ...

  • Middle Eastern Mezze Platter

    A mezze platter is made up of several small dishes usually eaten as an appetizer or light meal. A mezze ...

  • Miso Soup with Poached Egg {Share the Love}

    What started one day as a "What's for Dinner?" conversation at the office turned into a mission to make ...

  • Monterey Loaded Nacho Fries

    I know for many families Friday is Pizza Night.  At our house we've been toasting the end of the ...

  • My Go-To Guacamole Recipe

    Did you know that Guacamole is one of the most popular Super Bowl snacks?! Right up there with Chicken ...

  • National Slider Day

    There are some food holidays that are a bit of a stretch and then there are others. National Slider ...

  • Oh So Yummy Caramelized Onion Dip

    This Caramelized Onion Dip is slightly sweet and oh so yummy.  The caramelized onions add layers of ...

  • Our Favorite Meatball Recipes {and a Food Truck Fantasy}

    Is it just me or do you agree that Meatballs are a Fabulously FUN Food?  I think if I were going ...

  • Oven Baked Lobster Tails

    Oven Baked Lobster Tails. Lobster.  What a treat.  Growing up in New England I looked forward to our ...

  • Oven-Baked Bang Bang Chicken Wings of Love!

    We chose the adjectives carefully for these Oven-Baked Bang Bang Chicken Wings of Love! Oven-Baked because ...

  • Pan Seared Sage Brown Butter Scallops {with Sweet Pea Puree}

    Pan Seared Sage Brown Butter Scallops {with Sweet Pea Puree}.  Not sure if I need to say more. LOVE ...

  • Parmesan Crisps

    Parmesan Crisps are the most delicate and lovely side to a beautiful bowl of soup the world has ever ...

  • Parmesan Crisps with Summer Tomato Salad

    Fresh local grown tomatoes inspire me.  And they are so flavorful and delicious right now.  ...

  • Peach Basil Relish {or Salsa}

    Peach Basil Relish aka Peach Basil Salsa. Fresh juicy summer peaches bring a sweet-tart happiness to ...

  • Pepperoncini Beef Sliders {with Pepper Jack Cheese}

    Pepperoncini Beef Sliders with Pepper Jack Cheese.  Game Changer. Begin with a Pepperoncini ...

  • Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}

    I had a salad this week that stopped me in my eating tracks.  There was a lot going on with said ...

  • Pimento Cheese Dip with Jalapenos

    Pimento Cheese Dip is such a treat.  I think because it's made with love.  The same kind of ...

  • Pomegranate, Zucchini, and Avocado Salsa {Share the Love}

    A couple years ago, just before the Christmas Holiday season began, I sat down on my living room rug ...

  • Potato Leek Soup {with Crispy Sage}

    Potato Leek Soup with Crispy Sage is creamy and delicious.  With basic ingredients and minimum ...

  • Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips {with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce}

    Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips {with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce}. I've written before on the magnificent ...

  • Prosciutto Wrapped Mascarpone Stuffed Figs of Love!

    Have I got a story for you! But first let me introduce Prosciutto Wrapped Mascarpone Stuffed Figs of ...

  • Pulled Pork Sliders {and the Great American Race}

    Last Sunday was the Daytona 500.  The first race of the Nascar season.  The occasion ...

  • Pumpkin Hummus {with Homemade Pita Chips}

    Getting ready for a big office Halloween Party tomorrow.  Not only do we go all out with ...

  • Queso Fundido {with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers}

    With the BIG Game Day approaching it was time for a new dip in the Lemony Thyme house.  Queso Fundido ...

  • Ratatouille with Herbed Mascarpone

    This Ratatouille with Herbed Mascarpone is what dreams are made of. Tender roasted veggies with the ...

  • Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans

    Refrigerator Pickles take the unknown out of making pickles.  I know nothing about canning and ...

  • Restaurant-Style Salsa

    Why have I waited so long to discover how easy AND inexpensive it is to make Restaurant-Style Salsa ...

  • Roasted Corn & Poblano Crab Dip

    Roasted Corn & Poblano Crab Dip. There are sooo many fabulous hot dip recipes out there.  "There" ...

  • Roasted Garlic Bread Soup

    We have a wonderful Used Book Store in town.  It's in an old home, so imagine each section in it's ...

  • Roasted Golden Beet Hummus

    I'm now putting Roasted Golden Beet Hummus in my rotation! It is absolutely delicious as a dip, but ...

  • Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella

    Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella. I have seen some wonderful recipes lately for slow roasting tomatoes, ...

  • Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Dip

    I was torn on whether to call this beautiful bowl of roasted goodness a dip or a spread. Not that it ...

  • Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp & Feta

    There was 'something' about this Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp & Feta that grabbed my attention from ...

  • Roasted Vegetables {Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts the unsung heroes}

    This past winter we began roasting almost all our veggies.  We started out with potatoes and onions ...

  • Sage Brown Butter Popcorn

    Sage Brown Butter Popcorn Forgive me ladies for what I'm about to say, but I've found it to be true.  ...

  • Salami & Cheese Chips

    Cheese and salami slices are easily transformed into a snack chip.  Just a minute or two in the microwave ...

  • Salsa Verde

    The star ingredient in Salsa Verde is the tomatillo.  Similar in appearance to a small green tomato ...

  • Sausage, Peppers & Caramelized Onion Stromboli {a Groundhog Day Treat}

    Earlier in the week, we began discussing what we would cook on Super Bowl Sunday.  All the ...

  • Scotch Eggs {with Sriracha Mayo}

    If I can deliver you Scotch Eggs but with a soft-boiled center are you in?  Hell, yes!! was the ...

  • Sea Scallops with Spicy Mayo

    Sea Scallops.  Sweet.  Juicy.  Hint of ocean breeze. Is it wrong that I've put Whole ...

  • Seared Scallops with Macadamia Cilantro Pesto

    Just a little appeteaser... Start with beautiful sea scallops, rinse and pat dry.  For these I ...

  • Seared Sea Scallops {over Tomato Bacon Jam & Herb Infused Grits}

    Let me break down Seared Sea Scallops {over Tomato Bacon Jam & Herb Infused Grits} layer by layer. ...

  • Shelby’s Yummus Hummus {Roasted Garlic & Herb}

    Shelby's Yummus Hummus {Roasted Garlic & Herb} If my kid had a signature recipe it would have to ...

  • Simple Buffalo Chicken Braided Stromboli

    Serve this Simple Buffalo Chicken Braided Stromboli at your next party and prepare to be elevated to ...

  • Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato Chips {Share the Love}

    I work with 33 unique and amazing individuals.  Today I shall recognize one of my more colorful ...

  • Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip

    This Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip is wonderful! I mean spread it on a cracker or eat it with a spoon.  ...

  • Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus {my go-to snack}

    Hands down this Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus has become my go-to snack. It's the right mix of savory-slightly ...

  • Southwest Eggrolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce {Chili’s Style}

    Every time I make these Southwest Eggrolls they are a hit.  And this copycat recipe gets ...

  • Southwest Skillet Corn Fritters {with Avocado Ranch Dip}

    College Football Season is upon us.  In fact, for our team it's GAME DAY!! Since we're a foodie ...

  • Spaghetti & Meatballs on a Stick {Fabulous Fair Food}

    The Country Fair has been in full twirling whirling mode for the past 10 days.  Every day on my ...

  • Spicy Sausage Cheese Balls

    Nothing fancy about this Spicy Sausage Cheese Balls recipe.  We just had a craving and conveniently ...

  • Spicy Shrimp & Spinach Quesadilla

    Spicy Shrimp & Spinach Quesadilla.  Sometimes you have a dish at a restaurant that needs to ...

  • Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Tomatoes

    Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Tomatoes. Using ingredients we have on-hand and turning them in to savory ...

  • Spinach Phyllo Triangles {Step-by-Step}

    Spinach Phyllo Triangles.  Glorious buttery crispy pockets of cheesy spinachy love. This was ...

  • Stuffed Artichokes

    I was walking with a friend last week and out of the blue... 'stuffed artichokes' to which I emphatically ...

  • Succulent Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

    Succulent Scallops Wrapped in Bacon. Without a doubt scallops are my most favorite shellfish, especially ...

  • Sugared Pecans

    Spinach Salad is the inspiration.  Snacking on Sugared Pecans isn't all bad either.  We just ...

  • Surreal Bites

    Caesar Teaser in Parmesan cup... My mom gave me a unique cookbook several years ago called Surreal Gourmet ...

  • Sushi Stack

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