Appetizers & Snacks Archives

Appetizers & Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Side Pieces
June 23, 2020
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

This baked sweet potato fries recipe was one of the first I shared after launching Dash of Jazz back in…

Appetizers & Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Summer, Sweet Thangs
June 17, 2020
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Best of Summer Fruit Salad

I feel strange sharing a fruit salad recipe with y'all when Black people have recently been found hanging from trees…

Appetizers & Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Recipes
May 1, 2020
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Spicy Restaurant-Style Salsa in Your Blender (with Video)

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo meets Taco Tuesday (next week!), I've refreshed my homemade salsa recipe just for…

Appetizers & Snacks, Recipes, Valentine's Day
January 28, 2020
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Build a Fancy Date Night Cheese Plate for $20

As both a homebody and romance geek, I am very excited to share this date night cheese plate with you.…

Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Healthy Recipes, Recipes
September 6, 2019
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Maple Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins (for Breakfast or Pre-Workout)

I've been super pressed for time lately. Like scheduled to the point that my calendar looks like a lost game…

Appetizers & Snacks, Recipes, Side Pieces
June 3, 2019
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Crispy Oven Baked French Fries

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FrenchsDippingSauces #CollectiveBias I…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Recipes
April 11, 2019
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Easy Southern Deviled Egg Dip (Keto, Gluten-Free & Vegetarian)

Last fall, I shared a quick look at the recipe for southern-style deviled egg dip in an Instagram post and…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes, Sweet Thangs, Valentine's Day
February 11, 2019
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How to Make a Valentine’s Dessert Board

Dessert boards have been having a long moment over the past year. As the owner of a big sweet tooth,…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Recipes
December 12, 2018
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Southern Hot Turkey Sausage Dip (Keto Appetizer)

Hot lil' dip alert! Since it's potluck season and I care about both your reputation and your taste buds, I…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes
December 3, 2018
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Build a Holiday Cheese Board in Three Steps

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Kaukauna100 If you've…

Appetizers & Snacks, Fall, Food for a Crowd, Holiday Entertaining, Planning Tips, Recipes
November 7, 2018
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How to Make a Fall Cheese Board with Trader Joe’s Finds

Y'all know I love to play hostess with the mostest any ol' time but especially during the holiday season...which is…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Recipes, Sweet Thangs
November 5, 2018
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Dark Chocolate Skillet S’Mores Dip

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ToraniSauceObsession #CollectiveBias Happy…

Appetizers & Snacks, Fall, Food for a Crowd, Mains, Recipes, Side Pieces
October 8, 2018
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Lemon Alfredo Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Vegetarian Main Dish)

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DeliciousSpeaksForItself #RaosHomemade #CollectiveBias…

Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Fall, Healthy Recipes, Recipes
September 12, 2018
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Apple Cinnamon Grain-Free Granola (Paleo)

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #MyHonestTea #CollectiveBias…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Recipes, Summer
August 2, 2018
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Goat Cheese Cherry Appetizer Bites on Puff Pastry

I've kind of been slacking in the appetizer recipe department so today, I present these goat cheese cherry appetizer bites.…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes, Summer
June 28, 2018
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Red, White & Blue Cheese Board

The 4th of July holiday weekend is upon us and, whether or not you celebrate, most everyone enjoys a color…

Appetizers & Snacks, Mains, Recipes, Spring
March 22, 2018
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Crispy Veggie Puff Pastry Pizza

In continuation of this month's "all things spring" theme, let's talk about a semi-seasonal dish that is easy, tasty, and…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Healthy Recipes, Recipes
March 7, 2018
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Spicy Avocado Deviled Eggs (Paleo, Gluten-Free)

Deviled eggs are a southern classic and one of my personal favorite foods. They aren't necessarily the healthiest thing when…

Appetizers & Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Life Hacks
January 23, 2018
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5 Healthy Snacks to Keep On Hand

It's the last full week of January and, hopefully, y'all are maintaining your #NewYearNewMe resolve. While diet and eating changes…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes
December 19, 2017
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Buttery Chai Popcorn

Popcorn is one of my go-tos for entertaining. I talked about it in this post about easy snacks for last-minute…

Appetizers & Snacks, Christmas, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes
December 4, 2017
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Peppermint Cocoa Dip

This peppermint cocoa dip post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.…

Appetizers & Snacks, Fall, Food for a Crowd, Holiday Entertaining, Planning Tips, Thanksgiving
November 17, 2017
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How to Make a Festive Thanksgiving Appetizer Board

Raise your hand if Thanksgiving dinner is ready on time in your house. You can't see me but my hand…

Appetizers & Snacks, Recipes, Summer
June 13, 2017
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Margarita-Infused Watermelon + How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon

I will go ahead and say that I am not really that into watermelon. I mean, it's better than cantaloupe…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Healthy Recipes, Mains, Recipes
June 1, 2017
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Creamy Crunchy Avocado Chicken Salad

Someone recently said that the reason millennials can not buy homes (what?) is because we eat too much avocado toast…

Appetizers & Snacks, Recipes, Spring, Sweet Thangs
May 16, 2017
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Fruit Salad with Sweet Orange Mint Dressing

Fruit salad is kind of an afterthought in most spreads. At least, it often seems like one. The same old combinations…

Appetizers & Snacks, Recipes, Side Pieces
February 28, 2017
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Dodo (Fried Plantain) + How to Pick the Perfect Plantain

Today is the last day of Black History Month and I promised y'all another dish from either my American Southern…

Appetizers & Snacks, Food for a Crowd, Recipes
January 17, 2017
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BBQ Chicken & Veggie Bites

Thank you to H-E-B for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are my own. My city (Houston, Texas) is…

Appetizers & Snacks, Mains, Recipes, Slow Cooker
January 12, 2017
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Pesto Parmesan Meatballs

Coming back to work after the holiday hiatus has been a little harsh. Because I am starting completely new projects…

Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Recipes
December 15, 2016
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Texan Twist Pastry Braid

If appetizers could greet you, this one would say "Hey, y'all!" I was inspired to create something party worthy with…

Appetizers & Snacks, Christmas, Gift Ideas, Holiday Entertaining, Planning Tips, Recipes, Sweet Thangs
December 12, 2016
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Festive Fruit Centerpiece

Edible Arrangements has nothing on this girl here, y'all. I have been making and gifting fruit bouquets and centerpieces for…

Appetizers & Snacks, Fall, Recipes, Thanksgiving
November 22, 2016
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Veggie Rose Tart

This is one of those "OMG! How did you make that?" dishes. You'll serve it to your family or friends…

Appetizers & Snacks, Fall, Recipes
October 27, 2016
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Hot Mess Harvest Dip

The name of this appetizer is exactly what I thought of the first time I made it. I had a more dignified…

Appetizers & Snacks, Fall, Food for a Crowd, Recipes
October 25, 2016
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Pumpkin Spicy AF Salsa + Homemade Chips

You're probably reading this and thinking "Pumpkin salsa?! People just force pumpkin into anything this time of year." and I…

Appetizers & Snacks, Mains, Recipes, Slow Cooker
April 4, 2016
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Slow Cooker Honey Fire Meatballs

I see articles titled "The Lazy Girl's Guide to [natural hair/makeup/fashion/etc.]" all over the internet these days. As a lazy…

Appetizers & Snacks, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes, Sweet Thangs
December 21, 2015
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Praline Baked Brie Dip

I might have promised not to post anything cheesy :) for a while a few posts back but I think the hiatus…

Appetizers & Snacks, Holiday Entertaining, Planning Tips
November 12, 2015
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How to Build a Cheese Board for Beginners

A few lessons from the French on how to build a cheese board whether you're making a snack or throwing…