Halloween drinks don’t have to involve dry ice, complicated syrups or a dozen ingredients. These six easy Halloween cocktails are festive without being over the top, and they’re simple enough to mix up for a Halloween party, girls’ night or cozy October evening at home. Each recipe makes 1 cocktail and can easily be doubled…
Tag: appetizer
Easy Crab Rangoon
When I was in college, I worked as a hostess at a Chinese restaurant and one of my jobs was actually assembling the crab rangoons before they went back to the kitchen to be cooked. The kitchen was massive with giant woks where everything was cooked hot and fresh. Before working there, I honestly never…
Pumpkin Pie Dip
This easy Pumpkin Pie Dip has all the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie in a creamy, no-bake treat. It’s sweet, lightly spiced and perfect when you want a fall dessert without turning on the oven. Serve it with graham crackers, gingersnaps, vanilla wafers or fresh apple slices for an easy fall snack. It’s a great…
Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Dip
Creamy, cheesy and loaded with just the right mix of sweet and spicy, this Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Dip is made for parties, game days and anytime you need an easy appetizer everyone can dig into. Pickled jalapeños give it plenty of tang while crispy bacon, sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack make it rich and…
Sweet Heat Pepper Jelly Pinwheels
These Sweet Heat Pepper Jelly Pinwheels are an easy appetizer with just the right mix of creamy, sweet and spicy. Cream cheese, crisp red bell pepper, green onions and jalapeño pepper jelly are rolled up in soft flour tortillas for a simple bite-sized snack that looks just as good as it tastes. They’re especially handy…
Hot Honey Fig & Brie Bites
Flaky puff pastry, creamy melted brie and sweet fig preserves make these Hot Honey Fig & Brie Bites an easy appetizer that feels a little fancy without requiring much work. A drizzle of hot honey adds just enough sweet heat to balance the rich brie and fig. These little bites are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas…
The Game Day Spread: Week One
Football season is finally here! Game day food should be easy, fun and good enough that everyone keeps wandering back for another plate. That’s exactly what The Game Day Spread is all about — simple recipes with big flavor that don’t require spending the whole day in the kitchen. For Week One, we’ve got a…
The Ultimate Labor Day Cookout Checklist
Labor Day has a funny way of turning “we’re just grilling a few burgers” into a backyard full of people, three bags of chips and someone asking if anybody remembered the ice. That’s exactly why I put together this Ultimate Labor Day Cookout Checklist! Whether you’re planning a big backyard BBQ, a family potluck or…
Currant Jelly Little Smokies
Some of the best party recipes are the ones that have been around forever, and these Currant Jelly Little Smokies are one of those recipes. They’re sweet, tangy, a little sticky and ridiculously easy to make with just four ingredients. The combination of red currant jelly, yellow mustard and brown sugar creates a rich, glossy…
Bang Bang Cauliflower
Crispy roasted cauliflower tossed in a creamy, sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce makes the perfect appetizer, side dish, or meatless dinner. It’s incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and comes together in about 35 minutes. Every bite is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in irresistible flavor! Prep Time: 10…
