Category: Appetizers & Snacks

  • Zucchini-Orange Bread with Pecans

    Zucchini-Orange Bread with Pecans

    Wondering what to do with all that zucchini??? A couple of weeks ago, I posted the zucchini bread with apples, which was Jack’s idea, if you recall. This week was my idea for dressing up plain zucchini bread with fresh orange juice and zest and pecans. This quick bread is…

  • Zucchini Bread with Apples & Walnuts

    Zucchini Bread with Apples & Walnuts

    The author describes creating a sweet zucchini bread with their son’s input, leading to a successful recipe enhanced by apples and walnuts. The baking process emphasizes the blending method for moisture, while warning against over-mixing. A second zucchini recipe is anticipated, inviting reader engagement and subscriptions to the blog.

  • Chipotle-Apricot Glazed Baked Brie with Toasted Almonds & Roasted Garlic

    Chipotle-Apricot Glazed Baked Brie with Toasted Almonds & Roasted Garlic

    Want an amazing appetizer for New Year’s Eve?? This baked brie recipe is indulgent, delicious and combines great flavors and textures for a tasty treat. I am not saying it is healthy – at ALL- but it is not wrapped in pastry, so at least that layer of carb and…

  • Radishes with Bread & Butter

    Radishes with Bread & Butter

    Showcase your farmer’s market winter finds with this show of color and phenomenal texture. Simplistic and delicious.

  • Apple Butter

    Apple Butter

    Oh my goodness, what a fantastic fall treat! Once you have made the apples into applesauce, this recipe is super easy – you just simmer it slowly for hours to concentrate the flavors and create this velvety smooth condiment. I just had it this morning with a homemade biscuit and…

  • Ashley’s Pickled Shrimp

    Ashley’s Pickled Shrimp

    This is a fan-favorite at any party – and easy to make? I loved seeing in on the Bayona menu where Susan Spicer paired it with Grilled Artichokes and Deviled Eggs – I love how her mind works – definitely “Live to Eat,” but this is wonderful on its own.…

  • Spicy Pimento Cheese

    Spicy Pimento Cheese

    This spicy version of a southern classic is great as shown with a crudite platter, with crackers or absolutely on a sandwich – enjoy!

  • Hilary’s Fave Nutty Granola

    Hilary’s Fave Nutty Granola

    Crunchy, nutty, healthy! What more could you want for breakfast or a snack?

  • Green Goddess Dip

    Green Goddess Dip

    As with most recipes you will find on my blog, I create them trying to chase a memory. This one goes back to about 5th grade for me (circa early 80’s) when on a sunny beautiful day, my mom had us gather before dinner on our deck. This appetizer introduced…