What do you get when you combine garlic knots, melty mozzarella, and mini Italian meatballs? You get the perfect party appetizer: Cheesy Garlic Meatball Bombs. It's like a garlic-butter-slathered meatball sub, but snack-sized, and minus the mess. PARTIES CALL FOR PULL-APART BREAD Whether there’s a holiday, birthday, or game day get-together around the corner, I...
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Pesto Chicken Cheesy Tarte Soleil (Puff Pastry Sun Tart)
Pesto Chicken Cheesy Tarte Soleil. Baked brie or camembert and pesto-loaded ground chicken are baked in puff pastry to create this pull-apart party appetizer. It's December 20th today-- do you know what that means? Sure, yeah, Christmas is only 5 days away, (oh wow, typing that makes it so much more real), but more importantly*,...
Cheesy Asparagus and Ham Cannelloni
These Cheesy Asparagus and Ham Cannelloni make for an impressive dinner without a ton of effort. Lasagna sheets, deli-sliced ham, fresh asparagus, and a simple 3-cheese sauce come together to make a truly special dish for the family. I'm what I like to call a "season" person-- it gets me through the year, and...
Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites
Have you ever seen three grown men get excited over zucchini? Because I have to say that was definitely a new experience for me. Don't get me wrong-- there's a lot to love about these Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites. They're tender inside and crispy outside, kind of like what you'd expect out of a great...
Cheesy Tuscan Spaghetti Squash
This blog post has been compensated by Borden® Cheese. All opinions are mine alone. #BordenCheeseLove #CollectiveBias #Ad I’ve been promising myself for months that I would start sharing (and making) better for you, easy to make meals more often. We’re just about a month into the new year, and while you all are “new year,...
Cheesy Pineapple-Habanero Bacon Dip
I trust you've pulled through your tryptophan-induced coma, and that's why you're here today, searching for something to shake things up after a week of Thanksgiving flavors. Friend, I feel ya. How's Cheesy Pineapple-Habanero Bacon Dip sound to you? Personally, my fancy is so tickled by the 3 types of cheese, caramelized fruit, smoky cured pork, Caribbean...
One Pot Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
It was bound to happen. Between my buffalo chicken obsession and never-ending stream of one pot pasta recipes, you probably saw this coming, right? Yes, you know what I'm talking about. It's creamy, it's cheesy, it's spicy, and it's carby. It's what love songs and heart-eye-emojis were made for. It's all of my guilty pleasures wrapped up into one...
Easy Cheesy Pretzel Sticks
This certainly isn't the first time I've made soft pretzels for the blog. (Proceed with caution, there's a flood of old posts ahead.) There's been pretzel buns, pretzel dogs, pretzel skillets, pretzel pinwheels, pretzel bread, and chicken cheesesteaks served on-- you guessed it-- pretzel rolls. It's also not the first time I've professed my undying love for...
Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread Balls with Chipotle Dipping Sauce
If you're anything like me in the way that your one, truest of all true loves happens to be Mexican food, and your second truest of all true loves happens to be appetizers in their many forms, then do I have a treat for you! Also, we have a lot in common. We may be kindred...
Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Corn Dip
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One Pot Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice
"One Pot" recipes have become favorites of mine, since a) I hate washing dishes and b) I hate washing dishes. By the way, did I mention that I hate washing dishes? Because I do. I hate it. But you know what I don't hate? Delicious chicken, beans, corn, rice, tomato, avocado, onions, and cheese all cooked together in...
Cheesy Crab and Artichoke Dip
Even before this dip was ready, I was hovering by the oven, mouth watering, impatiently waiting to dig in and burn the absolute life out of my mouth. I knew it was going to be good. It was loaded up with cheese, lump crab meat, and artichokes. There was no way it was going to...
Cheesy Crab Poppers
It's Christmas Eve and I've got about 20 million things to get done, but I have one very important thing to do before I can go brave the cold and brace myself against the hoards of last minute shoppers-- I've got to share this recipe with you. I made these Cheesy Crab Poppers on...
Sweet & Spicy Gochujang Chicken Quesadillas
These Gochujang Chicken Quesadillas are the sweet, spicy, crispy, cheesy lovechild of Korean and Mexican cuisines. Featuring glazed shredded chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a gochujang crema, there’s a whole lot of flavor in these portable packages. Serve with crunchy quick-pickled veggies for a party or meal prep hit! Thank you Karo® Syrup for sponsoring...
Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
The secret to the best tomato bruschetta is something you've probably always thought you shouldn't do: make it ahead of time. Preparing the tomato bruschetta in advance gives you time to salt and drain the tomatoes of excess liquid, so there's no soggy toasts in sight. Marinating the tomatoes in infused oil adds plenty of...
How to Make Crostini and Bruschetta Toast
Crostini and Bruschetta Toast are simple and delicious appetizers featuring a crunchy bread base that becomes the perfect canvas for an array of flavorful toppings. They're also a fantastic way to breathe new life into stale baguettes, transforming them into crowd-pleasing crispy treats for any occasion. Once you discover how easy they are to prepare...
Upside-Down Onion and Gruyere Tarts
Upside-Down Tarts are taking the internet by storm, and for good reason. Just place your favorite fillings on a baking sheet, top with puff pastry, and bake 'til golden for the perfect party treats. Most often, you'll see tarts made this way using sweet ingredients like sliced fruit, but this version uses thinly sliced onion...
Asparagus Tart with Prosciutto and Burrata
This Asparagus Tart with Prosciutto and Burrata will change your entertaining game forever. With a flaky, golden puff pastry base, a lemony herbed ricotta filling, crispy prosciutto, creamy burrata, and fresh asparagus on top, this savory Asparagus Tart is filled with flavor. But don't worry, all of that deliciousness doesn't take much effort at all....
Honey-Whipped Feta Dip
Sweet, salty, and cloud-like, this creamy Honey-Whipped Feta Dip is almost unbelievably good-- especially considering it only takes 5 minutes to make. Serve it as an appetizer at your next party or holiday get-together, or whip up a batch for yourself to spread on toasted bread or fresh pita. I’ve been making Whipped Feta Dip...
Easy Roasted Tomato Soup
This is the best homemade tomato soup I've ever had, and it really couldn't be easier. Made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs, this simple recipe will change the way you think about tomato soup forever. ROASTED TOMATO SOUP (FOR THE SOUL) As someone who really isn't the biggest fan of tomatoes to...
Homemade Pita Chips
Learn how to make pita chips that crisp, golden brown, and delicious! These baked pita chips make tasty snacks on their own, or are fantastic for dunking in dips like hummus. I'll teach you how to make 4 varieties: Sea Salt, Garlic & Herb, Za'atar Seasoned, and Cinnamon Sugar! QUICK, EASY & DELICIOUS HOMEMADE PITA...
Mashed Cauliflower
This mashed cauliflower recipe is more than a low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. It's a creamy, cheesy, garlicky side dish that's completely delicious in its own right. As we all know, things are weird right now. I had some posts I'd planned to get to you this week but I think all of our plans...
Magic Mac and Cheese
Magic Mac and Cheese is a no-boil, no-roux, and no-nonsense recipe for the richest and most flavorful baked mac of your life. While its flavor is deliciously complex, its foolproof method is (truly) simple to cook and customize. Consider this my Mac N Cheese Manifesto. This spring I set out to create the easiest, cheesiest,...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dragon Eggs
Easter is coming! There's no better way to celebrate the holiday and the return of Game of Thrones than by making your own Chocolate Peanut Butter Dragon Eggs at home. This recipe includes a Reese's-style peanut butter filling, crunchy sliced almond "scales", and a smooth chocolate coating. If you're planning to throw a Game of...
Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Baby Potatoes
Tender and fluffy on the inside with crisp bacon and a smoky seasoning mix on the outside, Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Baby Potatoes as easy to make as they are to devour. While this recipe technically feeds six, you’ll find these addictive one-bite-wonders are best-served in bulk. This recipe for Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Baby Potatoes was also featured on...
One Pot Lemony Pasta with Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, and Burrata
This quick One Pot Lemony Pasta with Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, and Burrata is absolutely loaded with bright and comforting flavors. It takes just 40 minutes to make and is the perfect easy date night-- or weeknight-- dinner. All pasta has the potential to be good pasta. It's an ol' reliable weeknight fall back, an "I'll grab the box...
Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip
Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip. Tart cranberries, spicy jalapenos, and brown sugar transform brie cheese into a hit party dip. This recipe for Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip was also featured on Serious Eats. You all have probably picked up by now that I'm a sucker for sweet and spicy recipes, gooey cheese, and easy appetizers. But...
5 Ingredient Crispy Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls
5 Ingredient Crispy Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls. At parties, cheesy appetizers are always a hit. These cheese balls, with their crisp outside, airy inside, and smoky flavor are no exception. They take only 30 minutes to put together, and they're absolutely addictive. A few months ago, I decided not to host New Year's Eve this...
Strawberry Champagne Trifles with Champagne "Caviar"
Strawberry Champagne Trifles with Champagne "Caviar". These layered desserts feature strawberry jam, crushed ladyfingers, champagne-soaked strawberries, an easy mascarpone cream, and gelatin strawberry-champagne spheres that are just as fun to make as they are to eat. All together, the trifles make for the perfect New Years Eve or Valentines' Day dessert. We're a few days...
Obatzda Bavarian Beer Cheese Dip
Obatzda Bavarian Beer Cheese Dip. This rich and piquant beer garden classic is made with just a few simple ingredients and is perfect to serve with pretzels or rye bread. I've never been much of a traveler. Is that really uncool to admit? Okay, yeah, it is. But I like to be honest here, and...
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Chicken Fritters
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Chicken Fritters. These fritters are going to be your new favorite way to use chicken breasts. They're tender and juicy on the inside with plenty of melted cheese and a crisp crust, and they taste just like your favorite dip! Working from home means a lot of things, but it especially...
Southwestern Zucchini and Corn Bites with Avocado Ranch
Southwestern Zucchini and Corn Bites with Avocado Ranch. No need to break out the fryer for this recipe-- these bite-sized, veggie-loaded treats are baked until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Have you ever been typing away at your computer, noticed a deep and urgent rumble in your stomach, and instantly knew, "I...
Chorizo Queso Dip
No kidding: Today, I ran into my friend's mom at the grocery store and, unprompted, she told me that she wants a taco bar and queso fountain at her 50th birthday party this year. With-- I quote-- "none of that processed cheese shit." And I was like, "Stephanie, I got you. Check out my blog...
Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Quesadilla with Avocado Salsa Verde
Okay so this is not nearly the first time I came up with a way to serve quesadillas at a party., and I'm sure it won't be the last. Why? Because I'm not sure I've ever seen someone turn down a quesadilla. Crispy flour tortillas surrounding melted cheese and whatever other fillings you decide to...
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Baked Potatoes
This recipe for Spinach and Artichoke Dip Baked Potatoes has also been featured on Serious Eats. Have any of you ever done those DNA heritage tests? I did, mainly to try to fill in gaps in my family tree (which I've been working on for eons), and to figure out what debilitating diseases I'm at a...
Pigs in a Blanket Baked Brie
I'm pretty sure that I've been woefully ignorant on all things brie-related because I don't think I ever considered eating brie with anything other than sweet fruits or honey drizzles, but the other day I decided to give a savory spin a go when I realized that a package of near-forgotten cocktail sausages and a...
French Onion Blooming Bread Bowl
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Bread
Listen, I'm not saying that this Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Bread has magical powers or anything... but I've made it for every single game since my Homegate several weeks ago and now my team is going to the Super Bowl, baby! Some people have pregame rituals. Some have lucky outfits. I have an ultra...
How to Host a Homegate
Thank you NFL for sponsoring this post. Can’t wait for my next Homegate! I’ve been hosting football parties since before I knew what a touchdown was. Or I guess I should say that my dad was hosting them back then (since I was a baby and all), but you know, I was hosting by...
Jalapeño Popper Pretzel Bites
Making pretzels from scratch is a little intimidating and labor intensive, I know, I know. I've got about a billion recipes on here that ask you to do all of that yeast and kneading and rolling business... but this isn't one of them. These Jalapeño Popper Pretzel Bites might seem complicated (they are two appetizers in...