Oven Roasted Artichokes

Roasted Artichoke baked in the oven with garlic and lemon is a delicious way to make artichoke hearts everyone loves. These make a wonderful appetizer or side dish and are great for parties. 

Oven Roasted Artichokes let me count the way I love uuuuuuu...

You guys, if you love artichokes as much as I do, and you've never had a lemony garlicky Oven Roasted Artichoke; let me tell you, you're missing out MEGA! 

Colt knows I absolutely adore artichokes, so he purchased a few for Mothers Day. We decided to roast them with lemon, and garlic. It was like a dance party in the mouth.

They would be great as an appetizer, or side, but we like them just because. I really don't need an excuse to enjoy these! 

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Mango Black Bean Salsa

Mango Black Bean Salsa is a favorite for snacking or as a condiment to go with our favorite Mexican food recipes like these Quick Shrimp Tacos. 

Mangos have a delicious sweetness that pairs so well with the spicy jalapeños, lime juice, orange juice, cilantro and seasonings. The black beans pack this appetizer with a protein punch. It holds up well in the fridge and can be made the day before. The flavors meld together after a little time in the refrigerator. 

Other Salsa Recipes you might love include: Pico De Gallo, Habanero Pineapple Blueberry Salsa, Tomatillo Salsa Verde, and Mango Salsa.

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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a favorite appetizer for any type of gathering. Whether we need an easy Thanksgiving appetizer or snacks for Super Bowl it is always one of the dips that never lasts long.

Spinach Artichoke Dip is a creamy cheesy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, a little mayo, and parmesan cheese as a base for fresh spinach and artichoke hearts.

I made this Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip last Sunday and boy was it good! It's always a favorite dip in our house and a favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas appetizer right up there with Hot Crab Dip.

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a highly request dip to bring to any party which I love because I almost always have everything on hand to make it on a whim. It's so easy we will even make it on the weekends to enjoy while watching football.

If I happen to have some Fontina Cheese or Italian Cheese Blend I will sometimes add some of it with the Parmesan Cheese just to make sure it's extra cheesylicious.

I also almost always added some pickled jalapeños for a little heat and bite. You can skip the jalapeños if you prefer or most grocery stores carry mild pickled jalapeños. On the other hand you can always add more if you like it extra spicy.

I love to make it ahead of time to keep it simple for entertaining as it can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator overnight to save time. Just heat and serve when ready.

We like to enjoy Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip with sourdough bread, crostini, chips, or crackers.

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Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp always reminds me of my Granny, she would make something similar, and serve it over fresh spinach noodles in a garlic butter sauce. It was always one of my favorites! 

We cook Lemon Herb Shrimp a few different ways dependent on the season and our mood. 

They can be barbecued in a stir fry basket for the grill, or if we have time I will skewer them for easy portion control, because the kids always count who has how many shrimp in our house, and on especially busy nights, or when it's to cold to barbecue, we just toss them in a hot pan until the shrimp turn bright pink. 

No matter how you choose to cook the shrimp, the secret to tender shrimp is to cook them only until they turn bright pink. Avoid over cooking or they have a tendency to become tough, and rubbery.

This recipes great for an easy weeknight dinner, served as an appetizer, or main dish, you can't go wrong. 

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Tomato Basil Soup With Cheesy Bread

The best homemade Tomato Basil Soup recipe with Cheesy Bread is done in under 30 minutes ands a great quick lunch or dinner recipe. It's has so much flavor and is so easy to make. 

Other easy Tomato Soup Recipes we love and you might too include Crock Pot Tomato Soup, Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup, and Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Orzo. 

I decided to update the recipe card, and re-share this recipe since it's a family favorite. When I originally shared this Tomato Basil Soup with Cheesy Bread Georgia Pellegrini remade this recipe on Tasty Kitchen. It's still such a huge honor she made my recipe. I'm sure you'll love it as much as we do.

This soup comes out of a love for Tomato Basil Soup and Cheesy Bread. Sometimes I just need a quick healthy weeknight meal and this is it!

I love Tomato Basil Soup but my kids have a strong dislike for grilled cheese well 2 out of 3 kids. This happened thanks to my Dad. He had babysat the kids a few years back while we went out of town and his specialty is Grilled Cheese. When I say specialty I mean they went through a lot of cheese, like 2 2lb blocks of cheese with in 5 days.

Yes I meant a lot of cheese..

At least my kids were fed well even if they did have to consume a lot of high fiber food upon my arrival home.. I won't go into details I think you get the idea..

This however hasn't hindered their love of Cheesy Bread..

That is the story of how Tomato Basil Soup With Cheesy Bread was born.

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Chocolate Almond Cherry Granola Bars

I've partnered with California Almonds on this sponsored post and all opinions stated are my own.

Chocolate Almond Cherry Granola Bars are the perfect anytime grab and go snack! With all the oats, almonds, and dried cherries they are super high in fiber and protein making them great for on the go. We love to take them with us when we go hiking, and camping, or even on long road trips. They're surprisingly easy to make.

With February being Almond Month, and the 16th being Almond Day. I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with Chocolate Almond Cherry Granola Bars. They also make a great heart healthy snack since it is also American Heart Month and National Snacking Month.. I even love to grab one of these high protein bars to satisfy my sweet tooth, a little chocolate on the top goes a long ways. 1 ounce of almonds contains 6 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber. They are also an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamin E, and magnesium. I like to snack on 1.5 ounces of almonds daily to curb my appetite without increasing calorie intake or body weight. Make sure to have a handful of almonds ready to snack on is a simple habit that is easy, and good for you! You can learn more about Almond Month, get recipes, and nutritional tips at www.almonds.com/celebratealmonds. 

Are you ready to make Granola Bars? 

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Blueberry Mango Salsa

The first time I had Blueberry Salsa was over Fish Tacos when Colt and I were having a date night and I instantly fell in love with the sweet blueberries paired with the spiciness of the jalapeño, and cilantro. There's something about good food that just lingers in my mind making it hard to forget, and this Blueberry Mango Salsa is one of those you won't quickly forget! 

So for Sundays big game I made Blueberry Mango Salsa, to go with the Fish Tacos Colt made. It's also a favorite when we make Quick Shrimp Tacos or even Breakfast Burritos! We also like to keep it in the fridge as a healthy snack, and it makes a great topping for chicken, and fish.

We decided to try out a video and step-by-step photo instructions since some of you indicated on Facebook awhile back you like both! Please leave me a comment, and let me know what you prefer.

So here's the recipe for one of our favorite salsas!

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Rosemary Almond Parmesan Popcorn

I've partnered with California Almonds for this sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

We eat a lot of almonds in our house, and one of our favorite healthy snacks at the moment is Rosemary Almond Parmesan Popcorn. The rosemary and parmesan gives this snack plenty of flavor, while the almonds add plenty of protein to help keep you feeling satisfied, and energized. The popcorn is high in fiber to promote digestion. It's the perfect mid-day or evening snack to help you stay on track to healthy eating. 

Since February is American Heart Month and National Snacking Month, Rosemary Almond Parmesan Popcorn is the perfect heart healthy snack to celebrate. February 16th also happens to be Almond Day! 

Almonds are must if your trying to follow a healthy diet, recent research shows crunching on 1.5 ounces of almonds daily curbs appetite without increasing calorie intake or body weight. They also are an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamin E, and magnesium. 1 Ounce of almonds contains 13 grams of "good" unsaturated fat, and only 1 gram saturated fat. 

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How To Assemble The Ultimate Cheese Board with 13 Dips

With Thanksgiving almost upon us I thought I would share a few of my favorite tips, and tricks, to assemble The Ultimate Cheese Board with 13 Favorite Dips. There's something fun and exciting about the revealing of a gorgeous arrangement of snacks at gatherings. People love to nibble while waiting for dinner, and a well arranged Cheese Platter can keep everyone content even if delayed.

When assembling a Cheese Tray I usually aim for 2-4 different varieties so there's something for everyone. The first cheese I choose is something simple like an aged cheddar, or on this occasion we used a Dill Havarti. The next cheese or two can be something a little more daring, if you like to try new things. I had made an Herbed Goat Cheese Spread on this occasion, the creamy texture makes a wonderful addition to the meats and cheeses.

Once I have decided on cheeses I move on to adding 1-2 Meats like Salami, Coppa, or Prosciutto. I also limit bread and crackers to 2-3 options, or it can simple become to much. I will also usually choose a favorite dip or two, if we are feeding a crowd.

Finally I choose fillers like dried or fresh fruit, nuts, vegetables, olives, and pickles.

I like to use a large wooden board or marble slab to arrange everything for simple nibbling.

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Ham Black-Eyed Pea Soup With Collard Greens

Brrr... It's been rather chilly the last few days, leaving me craving any kind of hearty soup. I love Ham Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Collard Greens since it's thick and creamy. The perfect comfort food on a cold day.

If your lucky enough to have leftover ham after the holidays Ham Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Collard Greens is a favorite use in our house, and a must have for  New Years Day. I like adding the sautéed collard greens to the top for an additional pop of flavor.

According to superstition Black-Eyed Peas will bring you prosperity in the New Year. I'm not one to mess with tradition when it entails a hearty bowl of comfort.

Comforting, and hearty, the perfect soup to warm your bones at the end of a cold day.

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Black Olive Tapenade

We love Olives in our house and Black Olive Tapenade is a favorite to spread on sandwiches or over crostini with  Herbed Goat Cheese Spread. It's wonderful as a light lunch or an easy appetizer for company. 

I find the Black Olive Tapenade a little more kid friendly then some of the other version, and the kids enjoy it as much as we do. 

By using black olives and rinsing the kalamata olives it helps to keep the Tapenade from being bitter. 

It can be made a day ahead of time and refrigerated to allow the flavors to mingle, making it perfect for holiday entertaining. It pairs deliciously with meat, cheeses, wine, and is perfect for your next Charcuterie or Cheese Board. 

Here's how to make Black Olive Tapenade.

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Hot Seafood Artichoke Dip

Seafood Artichoke Dip is a creamy cheesy hot seafood dip recipe filled with lump crab meat, shrimp, chunks of artichoke hearts, fontina cheese, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Seafood Dip is a favorite appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve parties.

Two of my favorite appetizers happen to be Artichoke Dip and Hot Crab Dip, so I took all my favorite things to the next level of deliciousness with this Hot Seafood Artichoke Dip recipe.

I loaded this dip recipe with plenty of Crab, Bay Shrimp, Artichokes, Herbs, Parmesan and Fontina Cheese in a creamy cheesy cream cheese base.

It takes under 15 minutes to assemble before popping it into the oven making it a simple party staple! Or can be assembled ahead of time and heated before serving to save time.

Here's how I make Hot Seafood Dip with crab:

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Onion Rings

Colt's pretty much the Onion Ring connoisseur around our house. 

Whenever we go out to eat if Onion Rings are on the menu he's ordering them. So I know when he says these are the best, he knows what he's talking about.

He built his case as follows:

1.  It's all about the light and crunchy seasoned coating- this is accomplished using panko bread crumbs. 
2. Nice thick slices of sweet white onion- we find Walla Walla or Vidalia Onions perfect for this.
3.  Not overly greasy in a heavy soggy shell - two huge pet peeves when ordering Onion Rings. 

I have to agree with him on all these points. There's really only 1 other place in our area that even come close to these little mouthfuls of heaven, making it well worth learning how to make Homemade Onion Rings! 

Here's how to make fried Onion Rings from scratch:

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Smoked Salmon Dip

Smoked Salmon Dip is a favorite for snacking. It's an easy yet impressive appetizer recipe. Made in under 10 minutes but always gets devoured fast with everyone asking for the recipe this will quickly become a go to recipe whether you're just watching a football game on Sunday or hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Other easy dip recipes I think you'll love as much as us include Hot Crab Dip, Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, 

Spinach Dip From Scratch, and Grannies Clam Dip.

Even though this Smoked Salmon Dip recipe sounds fussy it's rather easy to make in under 10 minutes. The flavors only improve after refrigerating overnight, if time allows, but is still delicious served immediately. Dill Smoked Salmon Dip is not only perfect for picnics but great for barbecues and parties! It never lasts long.

Beat 8 ounces Cream Cheese until smooth.

Add:

• 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• A Generous Pinch of Salt

Mix until well combined, scraping sides of bowl frequently.

Add 1 cup Chopped Deboned Smoke Salmon and mix until well combined. Refrigerate until cold or overnight to allow the flavors to develop. 

Garnish Dill Smoked Salmon Dip with additional Dill and Chives if desired.

Smoked Salmon Dip is amazing! Not only is it simple to make but it's positively to die for!

You might also like these other easy Appetizer Recipes:

• Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
• Hot Crab Dip
• Grannies Clam Dip
• Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
• How To Make A Gorgeous Charcuterie Board

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Yield: 10

Author: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

Smoked Salmon Dip

Smoked Salmon Dip is a favorite for snacking. It's an easy yet impressive appetizer recipe. Made in under 10 minutes but always gets devoured fast.

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, Stems Removed and Chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives, Chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 cup Smoked Salmon, Deboned and Chopped
• Additional Chives and Dill For Garnishing

Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese until creamy. Scrape down sides of bowl.
2. Stir in sour cream, dill, chives, lemon juice, and salt, until well combined.
3. Mix in smoked salmon until well combined and broken up.
4. Refrigerate until cold or overnight.
5. Garnish with additional dill and chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

119

Fat

11 g

Sat. Fat

6 g

Carbs

2 g

Fiber

0 g

Net carbs

2 g

Sugar

1 g

Protein

4 g

Sodium

185 mg

Cholesterol

33 mg

The nutritional information and metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. If this important to you, please verify with your favourite nutrition calculator and/or metric conversion tool.

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Asian Sloppy Joe Sliders With Coleslaw

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Asian Sloppy Joe Sliders with Coleslaw are perfect for holiday entertaining.

We love serving these as a light lunch to tide company over until dinner, or with an assortment of finger foods for bite-size nibbles to enjoy while mingling. We all know the messier the better when it comes to food!  

These combine Sloppy Joe's with Asian Fusion for amazing flavor in a small party appetizer.

I used a combination of ground pork and ground beef seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame seed oil, lime, and fresh cilantro, for a wonderful fusion of flavors.

Green cabbage, purple cabbage, thinly julienned carrots, and fresh cilantro, combined with a sweet tangy vinaigrette with sesame seed oil to compliment the perfectly seasoned meat.

Chewy small dinner rolls like sourdough makes the perfect vessel for serving if you can't find slider buns.

Asian Sloppy Joe Sliders with Coleslaw are perfect party food! 

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40 Cocktail and Appetizer Recipes To Get Your Party Started

With the holidays quickly approaching I've collected 40 Cocktail and Appetizer Recipes to get your party started! 

We all know a good party always starts with fabulous finger foods and tasty cocktails.

Whether your planning for Thanksgiving, Christmas or The New Year your sure to find plenty of ideas to get your taste buds salivating! 

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Grannies Clam Dip Recipe

A favorite Old Fashioned Clam Dip recipe and rendition of Grannies Homemade Clam Dip is easy to make and a family favorite for dipping chips and veggies. A favorite appetizer for parties, Thanksgiving, Christmas and of coarse your net potluck.

We are celebrating National Grandparents Day for this weeks #SundaySupper. In memory of my sweet Granny because she was simply one of the most amazing people I've ever met I decided to share my rendition of her famous Homemade Clam Dip.

Grannies Clam Dip isn't actually her recipe since she passed away before I had the opportunity for her to share it with me but my version of a dip she made often for a weekend snack served with ruffled potato chips and lots of veggies.

It was as much a staple in our home as Puff Pancakes and Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. It was always a favorite and never lasted long enough.

I choose to name it Grannies Clam Dip since I knew it would pass the test of her picky palate and when I think of Clam Dip I always think of her clam dip.

Some people idol a celebrity or super hero but to me my Grannies is the one I admire.

She was amazing, strong, loving and kind.

Granny set the foundation for my love of the kitchen with all the amazing recipes she served.

Her heart was as beautiful as they come with patience I can only hope will come with age. She was always so unselfish and giving in every way imaginable!

She spent endless hours helping me grow into the person that I am today.

With that said I hope you enjoy the recipe for Grannies Clam Dip as my family does.

Here's how I make my recipe for Clam Dip:

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Homemade Nacho Cheese Dip

Homemade Nacho Cheese Dip is super easy to make appetizer recipe in under 10 minutes without any processed cheese from scratch.

Other Party Dip Recipes we love include Chili Con Queso Dip, Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, Hot Crab Dip, Hot Cheesy Bacon Dip, and Pico De Gallo.

Nacho Cheese Dip is a favorite in our house whether it's over the top of Fully Loaded Nachos, for dipping chips, or Soft Pretzel Bites.  

It's a favorite for Tailgating parties, weekend snacking and of course Super Bowl! I love that I almost always have everything on hand to make Homemade Nacho Cheese Dip and it has all real ingredients like sharp cheese.

Pickled Jalapeños add a delicious heat with a little bit of tang that makes it addicting. If you don't like spicy food you can find tamed pickled jalapeños that are pretty mild.

Here's how to make Homemade Nacho Cheese Dip:

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Oh my these were so good! 

   You have to make 'em! 

Colt and I assembled these little beauties before yesterdays Seahawks game and they didn't last long.

Even Lorna the proclaimed mushroom hater ate way more then her fair share.

When she was little she insisted on the fact she hated mushrooms so I would add them to things like a brown rice and shiitake mushroom soup and tell her they were calamari..

She gobbled the mushrooms right up.. Ha..Ha.. 

I'm probably a little bit evil when it comes to food.

 I've converted several of the kids friends to eating more then spaghetti noodles with butter with the simple explanation that to have dinner at our house you have to try a bite of everything.

One of L.J.'s friends still laughs when he has dinner at our house because he discovered he loves salmon..

Ok any who back to the mushrooms...

Colt had set a few mushrooms aside because the boys were at their friends house playing. 

So when they returned they were rather disappointed when they couldn't find the Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms he set aside for them. 

Fast forward about 10 minutes and Colt grabs the leftover Stuffed Mushrooms and proclaims he's eating the last of the mushrooms since the boys didn't eat them.

 Lorna and I both yell no at the same time and say, "The boys were searching all over for those."

 He had these little delicacies  hidden in the microwave, sneaky, sneaky..

Mas devoured the last of 'em.

These were so good I'm about to go out on a huge limb and say these were the best Stuffed Mushrooms I've ever had!

We've ate a lot of stuffed Mushrooms over the years and we all agreed these were over the top good.

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Chipotle Artichoke Hummus

The BEST Hummus Recipe according to our house is Chipotle Artichoke Hummus. It's a favorite spicy hummus recipe, and easy to make! It is a delicious healthy snack and goes well with Charcuterie or Cheese Boards. Colt loves to use pita, crackers, chips, or veggies for dipping.

We love Hummus in our house. It's a super easy recipe to make for a healthy snack and Chipotle Artichoke Hummus just happens to be our favorite variation.

It's the absolute BEST Hummus to serve on your Charcuterie Board with veggies, pita bread, crackers, or chips for dipping.

Chipotle Artichoke Hummus is great a great appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any other gathering since it's delicious made ahead of time and the flavor only improves after being refrigerated overnight if time allows.

It's a deliciously light and creamy hummus with small chunks of artichoke hearts for texture. The smokey chipotle peppers add plenty of flavor with their deeps smokey spicy flavor.

I used canned chickpeas to save time and to keep this easy to make anytime. Almost all the ingredients are pantry staples in our house. If you prefer to use dried chickpeas you can use the directions for How To Soak and Cook Dried Chickpeas from The Spruce Eats. If you cook your own chickpeas you'll need about 3 cups drained chickpeas for Chipotle Artichoke Hummus.

Here's how I make Chipotle Artichoke Hummus:

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