Recipes

Flour tortilla chips are easy to make with this simple recipe! We first had these while on vacation in the Caribbean. We now prefer these to store-bought corn tortilla chips.

Pan-fry potatoes in a skillet to make quick and easy fries that are sure to please.

This garlic toast recipe is quick to make and scrumptious to eat! It will complement any Italian meal. Melted mozzarella is optional but delicious.

These healthy banana-oatmeal cookies are flour free, sugar free, and naturally sweetened with bananas. You can have great cookies for breakfast or any time of the day without guilt. You can grind the oats into flour if you prefer. A little bonus for me was that my 11-year-old brother loved these, even after they had been in the refrigerator!

These fried green beans are best served with ranch dressing. Fresh green beans are blanched, then deep-fried to a golden crispness that nobody can resist.

Easy air fryer hard-boiled eggs with perfect yolks in just 15 minutes. I love not having to wait for the water to boil and not having to wash the pot!

Popcorn chicken is a dish of bite-sized chunks of deep-fried chicken that are sure to be a family favorite. I love to serve the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans.

This chia seed pudding with coconut milk is a healthy alternative to processed desserts. Chia seeds make great desserts and are high in omega-3s. This recipe uses agave (or stevia, if you prefer) as a sweetener instead of sugar. Stir again before serving and top with fresh fruit and another dash of cinnamon or spices.

These colorful caprese skewers with bite-sized portions of mozzarella cheese, tomato, and basil make the perfect appetizer for holiday parties.

This egg roll sauce beats the flavor of the included sauce that comes in the box. It's a quick and easy dipping sauce that requires only a few Asian ingredients.

Gambas al ajillo are on every Spanish restaurant menu — for good reason! It's a classic tapas dish of shrimp cooked in garlic-infused olive oil with smoky paprika and a splash of sherry. Make sure you have all your ingredients together before you start as this dish comes together in minutes. Spoon over toasted bread and serve hot for an irresistible appetizer.

I make mummy hot dogs every Halloween. Super simple and fun to do with just 2 ingredients! The kids love to decorate them with mustard eyes.

These baked cheese crisps are very simple to make with just shredded Cheddar cheese for a crunchy, savory snack. You can make them with Parmesan, Asiago, or aged mozzarella, if you prefer. They're great for anyone on a keto, low-carb, grain-free, or gluten-free diet.

This calamari air fryer recipe lets you enjoy crispy calamari guilt-free! Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges if desired.

This garlic bread spread recipe makes tasty homemade garlic bread that goes great with most Italian dishes. I usually make it with chicken Parmesan. Delicious!

Roasted butternut squash seeds are delicious. Next time you prepare butternut or acorn squash — save the seeds and have yourself a nutritious little snack!

Tamago is a Japanese rolled omelet, also known as tamagoyaki. The omelet is sweet, has a light texture, and works well when served over sushi rice with soy and wasabi sauce for dipping.

This ham salad with hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, and pickle relish is quick and easy to make. Serve with assorted crackers.

Learn how to make elote en vaso with this easy recipe for Mexican street food at its finest! Every time I visit El Paso or Mexico, the craving for elote steps into high gear. Now I can make it at home anytime. Feel free to adjust the proportions of lime juice, crema, cheese, and spices to taste. I like to make it fancy by serving it in a pretty glass; the taste is sweet, crunchy, fiery, and juicy no matter how you serve it.

We love lemon-pepper wings, especially during football season. I got tired of spending so much money on them that I decided to whip up my own version of Wingstop's lemon-pepper chicken wings. The end result was an empty platter and pleased bellies.

Kettle corn is an old-fashioned, county fair treat. Your family will never want plain popcorn again! If you use white sugar, it will taste like popcorn balls; if you use brown sugar, it will taste like caramel corn.

Sweet dates are stuffed with creamy goat cheese, then wrapped with salty bacon to make addictive little flavor bombs that are perfect for your next party!

Make these savory puff pastry twists with Parmesan and Everything seasoning when you need a bite of crunchy, tasty bread for dinner, or as an easy appetizer. Add some ketchup or Dijon mustard for dipping.

These chicken salad Easter rolls are the cutest, and they're a whole lot easier to make than they look. Crescent roll dough, chicken salad, and celery tops, and there you have it: Easter on a platter.

Roasted green beans are a great alternative to fries, and they're better for you, too! This vegetable side dish of crisp, tender, caramelized green beans is so easy, you can dish it up after just 15 minutes in the oven. I make it for fancy dinners and weeknight suppers. My family and friends love these beans as a snack — no matter how many I make, it's never enough!

Muddy Buddies are a fun, sweet, and crunchy cereal snack mix that's easy to make. Another popular name for this favorite mix is puppy food. Chow down — it's doggone good!

These potato cakes are simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Great with any meal and kids of all ages love 'em!

These jalapeño poppers are creamy in the middle with crispy bacon on the outside. They're super easy to make and taste so much better than traditional poppers.

These crispy kale chips are a great homemade snack. You cannot stop at just eating one, just like potato chips. Great for parties, too!

This delightful cheese ball is sure to be a fan favorite at your next gathering. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or to up the bacon goodness, serve with cheddar bacon crisps

This is an extra bacon-y version of my go-to ranch cheese ball recipe. If you're a bacon or ranch lover (or both), this is the cheese ball dreams are made of, and will be a staple appetizer for entertaining.

These savory little bundles have just five ingredients. While a little time-consuming at first, these come together quickly once you get the hang of them! Perfect as an appetizer for a large crowd. You can also make these ahead of time (see Cook's Notes).

These will be your new go-to appetizer or side dish once you try them! They are amazing dipped in garlic aioli or sriracha mayo. Careful, 1 in 10 peppers are hot!

This recipe for bacon-wrapped cherries makes one of my favorite appetizers. I say it serves 18 people, but if no one stops me, I will eat the whole batch myself and start making more.

These delicious pizza bombs are so easy and quick to make. Made in less than 30 minutes and with only 4 ingredients. Perfect finger food, great for snacking on, or for a quick lunch. My family just loves them!

These Buffalo chicken pastry sliders take very little time and effort and are a great party treat.

Fried boursin cheese in a small bite-sized package! These fun appetizers are crunchy on the outside, with a delicious warm herby center.

These chicken lettuce wraps are made with shredded roast chicken, carrots, water chestnuts, and a creamy Asian-style dressing. They're easy to prepare, refreshing, and great for summer nights when you don't want to cook.

Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is an extremely easy and elegant appetizer or side dish everyone loves! Fresh asparagus spears are wrapped in prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.

These 4 ingredient air fryer pepper poppers have all the flavors you love in a popper but without the heat. If you like a tad of heat, feel free to add some pepper Jack cheese to the mixture. These will be the first thing to disappear at your next watch party.

Goat cheese is baked with marinara sauce and topped with fresh basil to make this super easy appetizer in a flash! Serve fresh out of the oven with crostini or garlic bread for dipping.

These bang bang chicken bites are spicy, crispy little chicken nuggets, air fried or baked, then tossed in a quick chili sauce.

I tinkered a bit with what I found in other recipes and this is the result. I think I like my results. I stirred in a small handful of tamari-flavored pumpkin seeds just before serving (couldn't find plain ones) and sprinkled a bit of paprika on top to make it look nice.

This is an easy to prepare beet salad that goes great with any barbeque or summer picnic.

This black-eyed peas and rice recipe with ham, bell peppers, and smoky paprika makes a hearty, flavorsome meal.

Curtido is a salad made out of cabbage and served with El Salvadoran pupusas. Stuff cooked pupusas with the curtido for a delicious treat!

Freezer slaw is a great make-ahead slaw that stays crisp! This is my husband's mom's recipe that's been in the family for years. I shred the cabbage and other vegetables in the food processor.

I love this spicy soup recipe because it uses fresh, sweet red bell peppers, as opposed to roasted red peppers. It's full of other fresh vegetables and thyme, too, and it freezes exceptionally well. Rice is used as the thickening agent, rather than cream. If you don't like a lot of spice, reduce the amount of cayenne and red pepper flakes.

This healthy chicken salad recipe is made with a mixture of Greek yogurt and cottage cheese instead of regular mayonnaise, resulting in a healthier version that's still creamy and delicious but higher in protein. Apples and dried cranberries add a sweet-tart flavor, while chopped pecans provide textural interest in every bite. Serve it on crackers, on a croissant, in a pita, or grab a fork and just dig in!

This vegan black bean and sweet potato salad is a great side dish using fresh ingredients. There are never leftovers!

This easy, filling meal uses lots of fresh vegetables, and some frozen or canned to make it easy. Ground turkey breast can be added for meat lovers. Serve over wild rice with shredded cheddar cheese, or with tortilla chips.

This healthier version of Sloppy Joes includes more veggies and real garlic. Be sure to serve on whole wheat buns!