Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

The Best Scone Recipe I’ve Ever Made

No, your scone is NOT supposed to be a sad dry heap of useless carbs! The best scones are crispy on the edges and tender in the middle. They are buttery, flaky, perfectly moist pieces of breakfast perfection that are surprisingly easy to make with a few tips. Don’t let the sad coffeehouse selections fool…

The Salted Caramel Sauce of my Dreams

YOU! GUYS! Finally, the salted caramel sauce of my dreams. This recipe is different from your average salted caramel; it’s thicker, richer and has a slightly FUDGY texture that will absolutely send you over the edge. I have been testing versions of this recipe every autumn for over 7 years; it’s exactly like the fudgy…

Tzatziki Sauce (with Toasted Za’atar Pita: Easy Appetizer!)

Have you ever tried making a Greek Tzatziki sauce recipe? Creamy Greek yogurt is combined with cool cucumbers and spiced with garlic, dill, and lemon. It is simple, fresh, and healthy. I paired it with toasted pita bread to make a fabulous New Year’s Eve appetizer! Originally published December 28, 2018. Last week I had just…

Easy Cheese Sauce

If you have ever obsessed over the cheese fries from Shake Shack, this easy homemade Cheese Sauce recipe is for you!  A combination of fresh onions, jalapeños, and cheddar cheese bring the flavor, while heavy cream and American cheese make it rich and smooth. I am obsessed and have been putting it on everything! The…

Caramelized French Onion Dip

I have your dip recipe for the summer guys!! This French Onion Dip features caramelized onions in all their sweet and savory glory, rounded out with some tangy cream cheese and sour cream. Your potato chips have never known such bliss! I honestly thought I didn’t like onion dip, (it’s so…oily?) but homemade French Onion…

Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe

This corn dip recipe tastes just like an elote (Mexican street corn). It is the perfect combo of sweet corn and savory tart cheese. Plus it’s a lot easier to eat AND you get tortilla chips. Win! Originally published June 16, 2017. My cousin Lani has been making this corn dip for every family get-together…

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

If you want to be everyone’s favorite person at the next party you go to, bring these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers! I promise they will be the first appetizer to disappear! I’ll show you how to make the 3-cheese spread spiced with smoked paprika and garlic, stuffed into a jalapeño, wrapped in bacon, and baked…

Carol’s Legendary 7 Layer Bean Dip

Nobody says no to 7 Layer Dip, right? I mean how could you?? Spicy bean dip on the bottom, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes and cheese, you just can’t beat it. I have a few tips to take your 7 layer dip to the next level, read on! Originally posted September 11, 2018. Have you ever…

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