If you're looking for an easy Southern-style appetizer, or even just the best summer snack: Fry up these classic crispy corn fritters with some spicy mayo dip. This easy corn fritters recipe has vegetables, cheese, spices, and a cornmeal dough base. This post may include affiliate links. ...
Appetizers
Maple Almond Cream Cheese Dessert Dip Recipe {Video}
This sweet dip recipe has tangy cream cheese and yogurt, with maple and almonds. Serve it with fruit and cookies for a delicious treat. A not-to-sweet cream cheese dessert dip is perfect for fruit and cookies. Whether you need a picnic or poolside snack, or a dip to round out your party dessert ...
Authentic Creamy Black Beans
I teach you how to make these tasty Cuban-style black beans. Creamy and flavorful, they are easy to make on the stove or in the instant pot. Soft, creamy black beans, just like the beans at your favorite restaurant, are easy to make with a few ingredients you probably have around the ...
Pesto and Red Pepper Italian Meatballs
Pesto and Red Pepper Italian Meatballs pack rich flavor into one bite. Serve them with marinara and spaghetti, on a hero sandwich, layered in lasagna or simply with a side of veggies. These pesto and red pepper Italian meatballs are no-fail, easy to make and pack in the flavor. They take less than ...
Romesco Dip Recipe
A traditional Spanish condiment made from roasted red peppers, Romesco sauce is zesty and flavorful. With almonds and tangy vinegar, it's a great dip for a party or snack board. This post may include affiliate links. For more information please see my disclosure agreement. This entire post ...
Instant Pot Chipotle Pomegranate Taco Bites
Just a few ingredients makes these Instant Pot Chipotle Pomegranate Taco Bites in minutes. Use your multi cooker to prepare the chicken in ten minutes and make these appetizers for Game Day or your next snack night. I love a good appetizer. One that isn't too fussy, but flavorful, ...
Baby Lamb Chops Appetizer with Red and Green Sauces
Baby lamb chops with festive holiday sauces are as elegant as they are delicious. This easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for any celebration. A party buffet needs all sorts of delicious, and festive dishes. Baby lamb chops, with frenched bones for handles and red and green sauces, are just what your ...
Mini Tomato Tart Recipe With Puff Pastry
This easy, Mini Tomato Tart recipe brings out the flavor of fresh tomatoes by roasting them on top of puff pastry with Gruyere cheese. Two-bite snacks perfect to go alongside salad, soup, or serve on a party table. • • • I love roasted tomatoes, even better than fresh! I love the intense flavor that ...
Grilled Zucchini Baba Ganoush
The smokey, grilled zucchini flavor comes through in this variation on a classic baba ganoush recipe. Great for a party dip or weekday lunch. • • • I love my friends in the magazine world. I shared this recipe on my Instagram and wanted to share it with you here. It's straight from Every Day with ...
Memphis BBQ Sauce | Tara Teaspoon
This Memphis BBQ sauce recipe is the perfect finishing sauce for ribs, pulled pork and chicken. It's tangy and thin, not sticky and sweet, with just the right amount of spicy kick! Imagine yourself sitting on a porch swing in the South sipping ice cold lemonade. Kind of a nice relaxing picture, ...
Grilled Corn and Crab Dip
Grilled corn and crab dip is a creamy, seasoned snack that will be your next crowd-pleaser. Bursting with sweet and smokey corn and crab, it's the perfect way to use one of my favorite summer veggies. • • • Forget chips and salsa! Your next BBQ snack, pool party pleaser or summer gathering treat ...
Easy Caprese Focaccia
Summer is the perfect time to make Easy Caprese Focaccia. Tomatoes are abundant and delicious this time of year, so eat your heart out! • • • Fresh mozzarella, juicy, tangy tomatoes and fresh basil are the things summer dreams are made of. This simple take on caprese salad is perfect as a summer ...
The Best Chili Toppers | Tara Teaspoon
The best chili toppers make each bite of tomatoey goodness even better. You can make your own gourmet toppings for a chili party your crowd will never forget. • • • Start with the chili, top with amazing, flavorful things, and dig in! Everyone can make the meal their own by mixing different toppings ...
15 Tasty Tailgating Kabobs For Game Day
It's football season so I'm bringing you 15 Tasty Tailgating Kabobs to make on game day! I know that burgers and hot dogs are the go-to for your pre-game cookout, but if you're feeling adventurous I have some recipes for you! Those of you who have been following the blog for a while know that ...
The Real Deal Creamy Hummus • Tara Teaspoon
A secret ingredient let's you make the real deal hummus from dried or canned chickpeas. You'll never go back to store-bought, I promise! • • • I'm not kidding, this hummus changes lives. I have converted numerous people to the stuff, and they've sworn off store-bought hummus for good! The best news: ...
Shortcut Potato Herb Flatbread
Shortcut Potato Herb Flatbread is my take on a tasty NYC bakery classic. Mine is easy, delicious and great as a finger food, or a crispy bite with some homemade soup. Years ago I was introduced to potato pizza here in NYC. I was no stranger to potatoes and bread. I used to (I mean I still do if ...
Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip
Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip is dangerous! Dangerously delicious that is. It will be the hit of the party. I'm the one at the party who socializes, but only if I can do it in the vicinity of the buffet table. Arms reach is the most convenient distance. I try to position myself so I can ...
21 Super Bowl Snacks From Near And Far
21 Super Bowl snacks from near and far means your table is packed with awesome flavors from around the country—and the globe! Dig in to some of these awesome finds. Don't judge me that I only watch the Super Bowl for the commercials and half time show! When it comes to planning the ...
Ginger Thai Chicken Patties
Ginger Thai chicken patties take the boredom out of chicken dinners. With authentic flavors that are delicious for the whole family, it's set to become a new favorite. Like many of you, I usually have boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the freezer. They get pulled out for dinner about ...
Posh Piggies Game Day Snacks
Posh Piggies Game Day snacks are my spiffed up version of the classic Pigs in a Blanket. They are easier to make, and with an Apricot Mustard Dip, very hard to resist! I love me some little piggies in blankets. Pretty much anything wrapped in bread I'm good with! Don't judge. So I'm keen ...