Chipped Beef Cheese Ball

Description Spread on crackers. Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (2.5 ounce) package chipped beef, chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 pinch paprika, or as desired Instructions Mix cream cheese chipped beef celery onion and celery salt together in a bowl; form … Read more

Edamame Roasted Garlic Hummus

Description The addition of roasted garlic and cilantro really makes this dish shine. Serve with baked pita chips. Ingredients 1 bulb garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more as needed 2 cups shelled edamame ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro ⅓ cup tahini ¼ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Prep … Read more

Zurie’s Fresh Fig Compote Over Cream Cheese

Description This is a great way to use up some fresh figs. It is such an easy and popular appetizer in our home. We serve this with buttery crackers. Ingredients ⅔ cup brown sugar ¼ cup water 1 pinch salt 2 cups fresh figs, stemmed and quartered 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (8 ounce) package … Read more

Benedictine Dip

Description A simple Derby Day appetizer dip my aunt, who lived in Louisville, gave to my mother over 50 years ago. Serve with crackers or chips. Ingredients 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely grated onion 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled and seeded cucumber 1 drop green food coloring … Read more

Spicy Cranberry Sausage Balls

Description Add some sweet/spicy flair to your appetizer spread! These zippy sausage balls use bulk Italian pork or turkey sausage and dried cranberries to use on a party buffet spread, or for watching the game. I just love finger foods that are just a bite or two, and these fill the bill. Add some extra … Read more

Fig and Ricotta Crostini

Description For this appetizer, toasted rounds of baguette are topped with delicious, fresh summer ingredients. Ingredients 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese 12 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 8 black mission figs, cut in quarters ¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar Instructions Preheat oven to 375 … Read more

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites

Description These little bites are a crowd-pleaser for social events, but we also like to make a big batch and freeze them to take to work during the week. They reheat in 20 to 40 seconds in the microwave. Very versatile! Ingredients 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken ¼ cup hot Buffalo wing sauce (such as … Read more

Feta and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Description Trying to recreate a feta dip we like from a local Greek restaurant, I ran across a recipe similar to this on the internet and adjusted it to come up with this. Eat with tortilla chips or pita bread or cut up veggies. Ingredients 1 roasted red bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 8 … Read more