The holidays are getting closer and it’s time to entertain! These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive. They are two bites of sweet and savory heaven! {gluten free} This post is sponsored by Beaujolais Wine but all opinions are my own. Are you guys as excited about…
Appetizers
Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
This warm Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is the perfect easy appetizer for any season. It’s just the right amount of tart and sweet! {gluten free} Last minute guests coming over? This warm Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is the easiest, most delicious appetizer that can be whipped up in no time. Just look at…
Crostini with Scallops and Avocado
This Crostini with Scallops and Avocado is the perfect appetizer for all your holiday parties. The scallops are sauteed to perfection and placed on top of crunchy crostini spread with avocado. A drizzling of balsamic syrup really takes the flavor over the top. This post is sponsored by Sonoma-Cutrer but all opinions are my own….
Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza is sweet and savory all rolled into one. The prosciutto and mozzarella add just the right amount of salty and the sweet balsamic glaze really takes the flavor over the top. {gluten free} This post is sponsored by Alessi but as always all opinions are 100% my own. Isn’t pizza the…
Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie
Hosting a holiday party? If so, you have to make this Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie. It is perfect served warm from the oven at your next soiree. It is delicious on crackers, sliced pears or crostini. This post is sponsored by Cavit but as always all opinions are 100% my own! Are you guys…
Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos
Your kids will love these Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos for dinner or an after-school snack. Loaded with fresh summer corn, kidney beans, jalapenos, and cheese. They are impossible to resist. {gluten free} Boo, hoo! The kids are back in school today and it’s so quiet at the Kelly house. I am happy to see…
Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Crostini
This crusty Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Crostini is a sweet treat for special guests over the holidays. Whether you are having a party or simply entertaining family, these crostini are sure to please. Christmas is less than a week away, only three more days! Are you ready? I guess I’m ready – there are always…
Brown Sugar Bacon Candy
Brown Sugar Bacon Candy is dangerously addictive (and gluten free). It’s perfect for a cocktail party because it can be made ahead and held with one hand. This is not your average breakfast bacon! Brown Sugar Bacon Candy is the perfect appetizer for your next soiree. It’s that magic combo of sweet and salty that…
Baked Brie with Fig Jam
This Baked Brie with Fig Jam is gooey, sweet and salty all at the same time. Perfect on salty crackers or sweet apples and takes moments to make. {gluten free} I am in practicing for the holidays mode. I hate serving new recipes to guests so I always try them out first. We host…
Queso Dip with Sausage
This dip is so easy and delicious you may find yourself making it more often than you should. How cute is that pumpkin serving bowl? I may have to change the tagline on my blog…it says healthy. This dip definitely does not fit into that category. Let’s go with the mantra “everything in moderation” and…
Watermelon and Jicama Salsa
Two salsa recipes in one week! So sorry but it’s that time of year when fresh produce is everywhere I look and I’m trying to use it before it’s gone. Not to mention it’s summer and we spend more time outdoors eating by the fireplace or pool and we need goodies to take with us….
Sunny Pico De Gallo With Yellow Tomatoes
This bright and cheerful Sunny Pico De Gallo With Yellow Tomatoes will make any summer cook out better. It is so easy to prepare and way better than store-bought salsa. This Sunny Pico De Gallo is so summery and fresh! It’s the perfect accompaniment to your favorite tortilla chips, quesadillas or fajitas. It’s super simple…
Easy Five Spice Chicken Wings – Gluten Free
Easy Five Spice Chicken Wings are flavorful and spicy with a hint of cinnamon from the five spice powder. They are a nice change from the everyday buffalo flavor. More Father’s Day yummies coming your way! What dad doesn’t like chicken wings? It’s one of our dad’s go tos. These Easy Five Spice Chicken Wings…
Smoky Shrimp With Guacamole
Tired of always serving tortilla chips with your guacamole? It’s time for something new and a bit classier. No offense tortilla chips! Why not pile your guacamole on a protein filled shrimp like this? It’s the perfect flavor combo with the smoky cumin dusted shrimp and the citrusy guacamole. I know it’s not as wide…
Addictive Guacamole
I had the best Mother’s Day. I got my baby fix. We had my youngest son’s First Communion and lots of family was here to celebrate with us. Among those was my niece’s sweet angel of a baby girl. Mmmm, she smells delicious and makes the sweetest noises. Not once did she cry, even during…
Two Bite Christmas Crostini
I love Christmas party time! Cocktail parties are my favorite and I host an annual yankee swap. Each guest brings a fun gift and we swap steal. This is not a white elephant gift exchange. We do not bring stick on mustaches, flask ties or bacon scarves. We are serious gift givers. Cocktails parties are especially…
