Appetizers & Snacks

These easy 10-minute tuna melts are great for a quick, easy, filling meal.  Tuna salad is one of my favorite things. Unfortunately, the health benefits of tuna, eggs, and whatever…

Three ingredients, one amazing recipe! Sriracha meatballs are a quick and easy crock pot recipe. These are easy to make and a HUGE hit at parties. Everyone in Appalachia (and…

I don’t know about you, but I’ll find a way to sneak in vegetables anywhere I can. Sometimes it’s harder than others, but something about the warming weather of Spring…

Balls of soft, doughy, pepperoni & cheesy goodness. A great party food, definitely a crowd pleaser. Also easy to make! If you only learn one thing about Appalachia, it’s that we invented…

Planning a party for Halloween? Here is a list of 31 Halloween party snacks, both dessert and non-dessert.  October is finally here! And has been for about a week. But…

Fall trail mix is made with apple pie granola, a mixture of nuts, pumpkin seeds, and dried fruit. Has a nice, autumn flavor! As stated in my apple pie granola…

Slow cooker pepperoni dip has only 3 ingredients, is super easy, and is a huge crowd pleaser. You won’t be taking any extra home! Zach and I never entertain and…

Homemade turkey meatballs are delicious, soft, and flavorful. Use them in soups, in pasta, or as party appetizers. You can also freeze them and use them later. A long time ago (try…

The Fourth of July is on its way. Try celebrating with some of these red, white, and blue recipes! How have I not done a red, white, and blue recipe…

Well, football and hockey season are both upon us now. Which means…game day food!  For me, my favorite kind of game day snack is a dip, which those of you…

America’s favorite holiday is almost here–the Super Bowl! Where we gorge ourselves on beer, greasy food, and funny commercials. (Oh, right, and watch football. We do that, too.)  I love…

Pickle beef roll ups are incredibly simple and easy to make. They’re light and healthy and can be customized to fit any taste.  I have to be honest. Right now I’m trying…

Who wants something easy? When it comes to cooking, I think we all do every once in a while (or always, actually). Well, that’s what these garlic bread pizzas are–easy! …

This pumpkin spice granola is lightly sweetened and makes a great autumn breakfast or movie snack. Make just the granola or add nuts, dried fruit, seeds, chocolate chips, etc.  This post…

Pumpkin Butter is wonderfully sweet and perfect on some toasted pumpkin yeast bread. 🙂  IT IS TIME. Today is the first day of this year’s 13 Days of Pumpkin. I’ve…