My take on a classic is caprese foccacia! Already assembled bites of this Italian salad sit on top of chewy bread for the perfect appetizer or snack.
This Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip is dangerous! Dangerously delicious that is. You’ll slay your guests with this recipe!
Chicken dinner just got turned on it’s head! Frozen chicken and a few ingredients make this delicious meal!
A sweet & savory party app for your celebration. Sugary beets and Parmesan cream fill a buttery crust.
Tis’ apple season! Find out what the unexpected ingredient is to these fresh-picked Easy Apple Tarts.
I love salsa, but it seems tomatoes are always hogging all the salsa glory. Quite frankly, I’m tired of it. It’s high time we gave other salsas their moment in the spotlight.
That’s why I’m dedicating this post to the unsung heroes of the salsa world. Yes, I’m looking at you, fruit salsa. I’ve searched the far corners of the Internet to bring you 15 amazing fruit salsa recipes that are sure to blow your mind, or at the very least, explode your tastebuds.
The great thing about fruit salsa is its versatility. You can eat it alone, use it to compliment your favorite main dish, serve it with tortilla chips, or my personal favorite, eat it on cinnamon crisps (watch for the recipe coming this week). Without further ado, I give you the stars of today’s salsa show:
If you’re looking for a classic fruit salsa recipe, then look no further than this tasty concoction from Real Housemoms. With just five ingredients, this will go from your cutting board to your mouth in no time flat.
The fresh jalepeño and optional Sriracha sauce bring the heat to the party in this bright blueberry pineapple salsa from Eazy Peazy Mealz.
Apricots, pineapple, and papaya, OH MY! You’ll practically hear ukuleles serenading you every time you take a bite of this island favorite from Lady Behind the Curtain.
This is both an appetizer and a centerpiece. You can serve this fresh watermelon mint salsa from Lauren Kelly Nutrition right out of the watermelon it came from. That’s one less dish you have to wash after you and your guests have indulged on this treat.
If you’re looking for something tart, zesty, and tangy, then you can end your search with this green apple salsa from Lemon Tree Dwelling.
I love the idea of toasting a baguette and adding some goat cheese and this salsa from Damn Delicious. Come on, it’s just begging to be eaten at a picnic or backyard garden party.
Jerry James Stone has truly outdone himself with this kiwi salsa. Not only does he give the recipe, but you’ll also find a video on how to peel a kiwi. Delicious and helpful.
Strawberries—check. Avocado—check. Feta—check. It’s official, this salsa from Once Upon a Cutting Board has successfully combined three of the tastiest summer ingredients.
What’s more American than apple pie? Innovation, that’s what. Apple pie gets a makeover courtesy of I Am That Lady in this Apple Pie Fruit Salsa recipe, and that makeover tastes ahhhh-mazing!
You’ll get a kick, quite literally from this Moms Need to Know watermelon salsa. It’s great as a dip or fresh salad.
You could use mango instead of cantaloupe in this salsa from Local Kitchen Blog. It tastes so good, you won’t believe it only takes ten minutes to prepare.
The blackberry salsa wasn’t meant to be the star of this recipe from How Sweet It Is, but luscious berries like that can’t help but steal the show. Sorry, sweet potato quinoa cakes, you just got upstaged.
The only thing better than digging into a big bowl of fruit salsa is digging in and finding a layer of sweet no-bake cheesecake underneath! Make sure there are other people around when you make this Carlsbad Cravings recipe, or else you might just eat the whole thing yourself.
There’s no kick to the summer berry fruit salsa from The Slow Roasted Italian, but you won’t hear me complaining. Even your mouth needs some time to cool off, and this fruity treat is the perfect way to beat the heat.
My final pick is a “choose your own adventure,” salsa style. University of California Berkeley Wellness put together this amazing infographic that breaks down the science of tasty fruit salsa, so you can pick the right ingredients and make a concoction perfectly suited to your taste buds.
Mind. Blown.
These party kabobs are easy and impressive. They are perfect for a potluck or buffet because you can serve them at room temperature!
Oh, bacon! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! No really, let’s count them. Just when you thought you couldn’t love bacon any more than you already do, here are 101 ways to enjoy this delicious meaty treat. HINT: It’s not just for breakfast anymore.
Bacon is meat candy. Admit it, you think so too!
It’s one of the most versatile foods–used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and even desserts. I mean, that really covers it. These days no one blinks if you mention bacon on a cake, in a cocktail or a fancy chocolate bar. You can serve bacon wrapped in bacon on top of bacon and people wouldn’t question it.
This stat puts it all into perspective (not really, but I think it’s funny) “In general, 62 percent of people prefer bacon over sausage on breakfast sandwiches. But among those who feel more confident in dressy clothes than in comfortable clothes, 74 percent prefer bacon on breakfast sandwiches.” From correlated.com.
In honor of this ever-popular, delicious food, I’ve collected 101 ways to cook it, use it, eat it and celebrate it. This was done purely out of love–for you, and for bacon. To help you navigate the list, it’s broken into categories. However, categories or not, I urge you to start from the top and enjoy all the way to the bottom!
The first rule of bacon is knowing how to cook it. You’re no longer limited to the ol’ frying pan when it comes to cooking bacon. My personal favorite method is to bake it in the oven, but you can’t go wrong with any of these options.
1. How to Bake Bacon in the Oven
2. How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave
3. How to Cook Bacon in a Waffle Iron (and 13 other ways)
4. How to Batch Cook and Freeze Bacon
Ok, ok, I couldn’t help but include some breakfast recipes. But these aren’t your typical bacon and eggs dishes. These take bacon for breakfast to the next level.
9. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Quesadilla
10. Nutella and Bacon Stuffed French Toast
11. Apple Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Bacon, it’s what’s for dinner. These dishes are sure crowd pleasers, and offer some new ways to highlight the flavors of bacon in your main course.
12. Spicy Maple-Bacon Drumsticks
13. Macaroni and Cheese Pie with Bacon Lattice
14. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken
16. Bacon Wrapped BBQ Meatballs
17. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
19. Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken Sandwich
20. Bacon Explosion
21. Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Brats
24. Bacon Wrapped Grilled Cheese (video)
25. Bacon Wrapped Turkey with Chipotle and Orange Rub
26. Bacon Pretzel Grilled Cheese
If it’s a snack or side dish you’re looking for, then bacon is the answer. After all, what pairs better with a bacon main course than more bacon?
30. Caramelized Onion and Bacon Mashed Potatoes
32. Bacon Granola
34. Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob
35. Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites
37. Bacon and Brussels Sprout Spears
39. Bacon and Guacamole Fat Bombs
41. Bacon Ranch Pepper Jack Pull Apart Bread
43. Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
45. Bacon-Wrapped Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños
46. Candied Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple with Honey-Sriracha Sauce
48. Bacon Wrapped Cheese Fries
49. Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
50. Smoked Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings
51. Easy Cheesy Bacon Biscuit Pull-Aparts
52. Bacon on a Stick
53. Maple Bacon Bourbon Popcorn
55. Sweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist
56. Campfire Bacon
HINT: These would be amazing using these tasty mozzarella sticks from Farm Rich Snacks
60. Deep Fried Doritos Crusted Bacon
61. Baked Beans in a Bacon Cup
62. Bacon Wrapped Parmesan Cracker Bites
65. Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
66. Easy Glazed Bacon Crackers
68. Apricot Thyme Glazed Bacon Sticks
Bacon has a sweet and savory quality to it that makes it a perfect choice to use in desserts. These unusual pairings will have everyone asking for more.
71. Bacon Cannoli
72. Bacon Doughnuts
76. Vosges Mo’s Milk Chocolate Bacon Bar
77. Bacon Toffee
78. Bacon Pralines
79. Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
80. Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing
81. Pancakes ‘n’ Bacon Cookies
83. Bacon and Whiskey Caramel Marshmallow Toffee
85. Maple Glazed Bacon Skewers with Chocolate
86. Maple Bacon Mini Cheesecakes
88. Bacon Weave Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes with Bacon Compote
90. Bacon Crack
This just goes to show that bacon really does go with everything.
91. Peppered Bacon Bloody Mary
92. Maple Bacon Old Fashioned Cocktail
93. Chocolate Bacon Shot Glasses
Whether you’re looking for home decor, fashion, or a gift for the bacon lover in your life, here are a few fun bacon finds.
94. There is No “We” in Bacon Printable
95. Don’t Go Bacon My Heart Mug
96. Baconnaise
97. Bacon Tape
98. J&D’s Bacon Salt
99. Twinkie Chan’s Crochet Goodies – Bacon and Eggs Scarf Pattern
For any vegetarians out there, please accept my condolences, and this recipe for something akin to bacon.
100. Tofu Bacon
Even dogs love bacon, and now you can feel good about feeding it to them.
101. Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Treats
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You say “Golden Globes” and all I hear is “party.” I love any excuse to get people together, have fun, and of course, eat!
I’ve pulled together some of my favorite ideas to throw the Golden Globes get-together of your dreams—everything from food and decor to games and favors. And if you haven’t been dreaming for weeks about a Golden Globes party, not to worry, because these ideas are so simple you can pull them together with time to spare for the big bash.
It’s no surprise that the food is where my heart is. A few of my favorites are Chicken Meatballs with Cumin and Orange, Golden Rosemary Garlic Mixed Nuts, and Moroccan Shrimp with Pomegranate Sauce.
For an easy treat, try dipping the tops of donuts in a simple icing, and then adding gold sugar or sparkles.
Use store-bought glazed donuts (easy!), mix together some confectioners’ sugar and milk to make a thin glaze (also easy), and dip the tops of the donuts in the glaze then into gold sprinkles.
If you’re looking for some signature drinks to spice up the evening, look no further than the Golden Night Cocktail from Salt & Wind or a Sparkling Golden Globes Cocktail.
Or if you don’t want to mix up a cocktail, a little champagne, sparkling wine or cider is just as chic in a golden sparkled rimmed glass. 
The entrance sets the tone for the entire party, so why not wow your guests and welcome them in style? I love the idea of doing a red carpet. If you don’t have an actual red carpet, you can use a roll of red paper, fabric, or a long red plastic tablecloth. You can even go a more simple route and just decorate your entrance with gold stars and helium balloons. I love the look of this entrance Red Tricycle did for a Netflix viewing party.
The paparazzi may not be hanging out around your house, but if you give your guests a selfie stick, you can pretend like they are. If you still have gold or silver Christmas wrapping paper and New Years photo booth props laying around the house, then you’re halfway to the finish line on this one. Put the wrapping paper on the wall and set out the props and selfie stick. It’s as simple as that. Trust me, your guests will have no problem taking it from there.
If you really want to take your photo booth to the next level, try this sequined backdrop from Oh Happy Day.
And the Golden Globe award goes to . . . anyone you choose. Have everyone cast their votes on these fun printable ballots, then see who gets the most answers correct.
What’s a party without a little friendly competition? I’ve created this bingo board (you can download it here) to track the funny and noteworthy moments of the night. You’ll be hoping a winner takes a selfie, someone says it’s the “end of an era,” or a speech gets cut off by music. With four different cards, the competition will be stiff as you each race to mark off five in a row. You have to be on your toes though, or you might just miss your chance to mark off a celeb looking bored.
Download the Tara Teaspoon GG Bingo Boards PDF
Not everyone nominated at the Golden Globes takes home a statue, but at my parties I like everyone to leave with a little something. These balloon “statues” are a fun take away for your guests. You can use mini statues like the ones below from Studio DIY, or you can make a simpler version. Personally, I like to wrap candy bars in paper (the fancier, the better) and label them with different “awards” like best dressed, most selfies, prettiest mani, etc. Tie a helium balloon to each candy bar, and you’ve got a fun gift in the spirit of the event.
If you missed it, here is the video of me running through all these tips on the Today Show.
Golden mixed nuts might be my new favorite party food. Gold makes everything a little more fantastic! I am loving all the edible gold food adornments, sprinkles, dusts and sprays that you can find now. Snacks for my Golden Globes viewing party just got…well…more gold!
I wanted something easy, mostly store-bought to go with some of the other treats, snacks and drinks I am preparing. But I wanted it to be special. I’m very supportive of mixing store-bought prepared foods with things you may have made, or semi-made! Tricks like that let you enjoy the party instead of being completely exhausted from prep.
Mixed nuts are just the thing. You can add little bowls all over the room and on your buffet table so people can snack and mingle. But it is the Golden Globes! It must be just a bit fancier than a can of mixed nuts.
So…I took a can of mixed nuts and seasoned them with a little garlic, rosemary and pepper. Delicious. To make them gold, I sprayed a few with edible gold spray, which you can find in your area or here.
I’ve sprayed nuts to go on top of cookies before, so getting to that place of spraying nuts with gold, wasn’t a stretch. I love them all shimmery and metallic mixed into a simple bowl. And with simple seasonings the flavor is elevated to celebrity status. Ready for the red carpet!
Make these for a fancy party or special gathering. Edible gold spray makes for metallic shimmers in the bowl of savory mixed nuts.
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