Festive Olive Cheese Ball

Description This is a cheese ball that has olives, butter and garlic in it, and it is rolled in walnuts – we enjoyed it every year at Christmas as children. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, room temperature 1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and minced 1 ½ teaspoons … Read more

Baked Lemon-Pepper-Harissa Wings

Description Got a craving for hot wings and looking for something other than the typical buffalo flavor? You’ve come to the right place. These wings are spicy, sticky, and oven baked so they are better for you. Ingredients aluminum foil 2 pounds party chicken wings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning ½ teaspoon … Read more

Barb’s Firecrackers

Description I needed something to bring to my niece’s 4th of July party. I wanted something portable, simple to make, and of course really tasty! I love Mexican food so this recipe in inspired from south of the border, yet created in New England. You can adjust the heat on the recipe by using a … Read more

Taco Salad Dip

Description I made this up with ingredients I had when I needed something to take to a Cinco de Mayo luncheon. It has the ingredients of a layered taco dip, but the addition of lettuce makes it like a salad. The best of both worlds! Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans, drained 1 (14 … Read more

Homemade Vegan Chive and Garlic Cream Cheese

Description Try this simple 5-ingredient cashew-based vegan cream cheese, seasoned with chives and garlic. Naturally paleo, clean, and gluten-free! Ingredients 2 cups unsalted raw cashews 1 ½ teaspoons nutritional yeast ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt 3 tablespoons plain non-dairy yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 9 hrs 10 mins Servings: 32

Granola Bars II

Description A simple yet delicious recipe for granola bars. This makes a great base to customize with your own special ingredients. Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup wheat bran 1 teaspoon baking powder Servings: 24

Parmesan-Oregano Deviled Eggs

Description I’ve always marveled at how deviled egg recipes can be fiddled with and ingredients switched in and out, but they always still taste so good! I made this version last night for my fiance, and he loved the blend of sweetness and spiciness! These have oregano, Parmesan-Romano cheese, Dijon mustard, and a dash of … Read more

Best Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Description This is the way my mother made them when I was growing up. And they were always a treat. The sauce is from another recipe on here but I found that it perfectly balances out the saltiness of the bacon and soy sauce. Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained ⅓ cup soy … Read more

Fat Boy Nacho Cheese Dip

Description My husband named this dish. A wonderfully cheesy dip with spiced ground sausage and green chiles. Served warm with corn chips, it always goes so fast at parties. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, it makes great breakfast burritos the next day. Ingredients 1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed 1 … Read more

Brown Rice and Corn Cakes

Description A delicious and different side dish that goes with any meat. It works equally well for a family supper or a special dinner. Wild rice can be substituted for brown rice for a more formal dinner. Ingredients 2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel sweet corn, drained 2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled ½ cup … Read more