Archive for the ‘Appetizers’ Category

Gumbo Dip

This may just be my new favorite appetizer! A cheesy dip with little bits of shrimp in every bite…so delicious! We took this to dinner with friends last weekend (along with the Tunnel of Fudge Bundt Cake and Peanut Butter... Read more

Shoup Dip

We have some family friends who make this dip for every occasion and claim it as their own recipe.  I’ve never seen it anywhere else, so we’ve always just named it after them.  It really doesn’t look very pretty, but... Read more

Mac and Cheese Bites

  I made these Mac and Cheese Bites on the Fourth of July thinking that the kids would love them, but I think the adults ended up liking them more. In fact, Luke, who  loves mac and cheese, wouldn’t... Read more

Restaurant Style Salsa

Andy and I love eating out at Mexican restaurants and have been known to eat a whole basket of chips and salsa before our entrees even arrive. Then of course we have to get a refill to eat with... Read more

Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Now I must say, I was weary about this recipe.  I made it anyway because I wanted to make something with black-eyed peas for good luck to start off the new year.  I saw this recipe on Pioneer Woman’s blog... Read more

Bang Bang Shrimp

Have you ever been to Bonefish Grill to eat?  My husband got a Bonefish Grill gift certificate for his birthday last year and we loved it.  My favorite dish there was the Bang Bang Shrimp.  So…when I saw this... Read more

Bloomin’ Pizza Bread

On New Year’s Eve the last few years we have always stayed home, watched football, and when it gets closer to the New Year, we watch all of the countdown shows on TV.  Instead of a big meal, we... Read more

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner.  Being that my family loves Mexican food, we’ll be sharing a few of our favorites to get you ready for Cinco de Mayo.  I’ve seen this recipe pop up on blog... Read more