Appetizers

This Bavarian pretzel recipe is the perfect German Pretzel recipe. With a crispy outside a soft, bagel-like chewiness, delightful little bursts of saltiness, baked to beautiful brown perfection and gigantic. That is how I would describe these iconic traditional German Pretzels or Laugenbrezels. A long, long, long time ago I was an Au Pair in …

A must have recipe in your appetizer collection. This Mediterranean Layered Dip or Greek Layered Dip comes together in minutes; it’s fresh, easy, flavorful, healthy and tastes amazing. MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED DIP JOIN THE FRESH COOKY ON PINTEREST Mediterranean layered dip is your go-to, last minute, “help I need a quick appetizer” recipe! Filled with good-for-you, …

Easy Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken is an amazingly simple, tasty, and a ridiculously easy recipe. This healthy 30 minute meal is perfect for a busy weeknight, barbecue, game day appetizer, tailgating, lazy weekend or meal prep! No pressure cooker, no problem, read on! Enjoy easy chicken recipes? Try this Healthy Crack Chicken (wow!) or Chicken …

A recipe collection for your next Summer barbecue, potluck or picnic. 90+ Summer Potluck Recipes! Recipes for every way of eating, many healthy, make ahead — ALL DELICIOUS! Appetizers, main dish, grilling recipes, side dishes, desserts and drinks! This post was updated 7-7-20 MAIN DISHES AND EASY MAKE-AHEAD SIDES Round out your potluck, picnic, or …

Ahh, nothing says summertime like a fresh summer salad, however, you get bored with the same old salad! If you are searching for fresh new recipes, stop! I’ve rounded up 50 of the best summer salad recipes. Whether you are looking for a great new potluck or barbecue recipe or simply to serve something new …

This Easy Homemade Blender Salsa recipe is quick and easy and comes together in minutes! A restaurant style salsa that is fresh, flavorful and healthy. Made with fire roasted tomatoes it’s so much better than store-bought salsa! It’s fast and easy to make in your blender or food processor!  Why haven’t I made this stupid …

These Mexican recipes in my Cinco de Mayo Recipe Collection are healthy, quick and easy, you’ll be serving them up in no time for your celebration — but I’ll let you in on a little secret, I don’t really need a special day to eat Mexican food! I can eat it just about every day!  …

A colorful, eat-the-rainbow, hearty salad; loaded with fresh, flavorful and satisfying crunchies! This wild rice salad with grapes dressed with maple dijon vinaigrette is perfect for anytime you are looking for a bright, crispy, fresh, in season salad. Salad lover? Or maybe you think salads are kinda boring, I honestly can bounce between both emotions; …

The Best All Natural Creamy White Queso Dip recipe you can get behind! Loaded with real cheeses including mozzarella, green chiles, and aromatic Mexican spices. This EASY creamy queso uses all-natural ingredients, stays smooth and creamy and tastes spectacular! No fake cheese or Velveeta here! While you are at it, to go with this amazing …

Have you ever made a cheese dip or spread that people rave about? With fresh grated cheese and 5 simple ingredients you will have not one, not two, but 3 varieties of delicious cheese dips that your friends and family will love! A simple dip that makes a big impact to a crudités platter, cracker …

Homemade naan, seriously, I love any homemade bread, but homemade naan is out of this world! Why you ask? Because it’s homemade, and it’s bread, and it’s freshly baked and it might have some melted butter brushed on top and did I say it’s easily homemade…with butter?! You don’t need to be a baker (bread …

Creamy, crunchy and packed with cheese and beautiful golden chunks of artichoke hearts, this recipe for Artichoke Cheese Wontons is the perfect make-ahead party snack! What is it about finger foods? I’ll tell you what it is, it’s their ability to be made ahead of time, their pop in your mouth-ability and the variety they …