Appetizer

Reuben Egg Rolls

March 4, 2020 by Debbie 13 Comments

I fell in love with Reuben Egg Rolls while on a trip and had to make some . This past February I went on a girls trip to Destin , Florida. Why a beach trip in February? Because it is BEAUTIFUL anytime of year!! While there we ate at local Irish restaurant and I was introduced to these Reuben Egg Rolls . They were amazing! Even the picky eaters in my group liked them. I knew when I got home I needed to replicate these babies. My family adored them including my young great nephew . These would be great for any occasion that snacks are required and would be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Another great dish for parties and much easier is my Pineapple Jalapeno Meatballs . …

Pimento and Cheese Sausage Balls

February 21, 2020 by Debbie 16 Comments

These Pimento and Cheese Sausage Balls are added to my list of favorite bite size snacks. I am obsessed with my Smoked Gouda and Pimento Cheese and making all sorts of goodies with it. This is my latest addition to the list but feel free to use your favorite store bought version. When cream cheese and pimento cheese is added to this sausage ball it really gives it a great creamy texture. The flavor is amazing also but if you like something with a pop of flavor use spicy sausage but the regular is perfect for me.

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Chili Cheese Dip

February 3, 2020 by Debbie 1 Comment

Do you ever taste something and it brings you back to your childhood? This Chili Cheese Dip brings me back to my early teenage years . I know I proclaim that Tuna Casserole was the first official dish I learned to cook but this dip came way before that casserole. My parents used to have a lot of parties and I was in charge of this easy slow cooker dip . Back then we called it Barnyard Dip, it made it seem more rustic and special LOL. So remember if you want a cheese dip so simple even a kid can make it , this recipe is for you.

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Tex Mex Layered Dip

August 24, 2019 by Debbie Leave a Comment

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So ,this Tex Mex Layered Dip has been around as long as I can remember. My mom used to make a large pan of this and it was very elaborate. She would make her guacamole from scratch of course and make things so much richer . She would had a ton of cream cheese in the bottom two layers and it was so good . She would also put so many toppings on top of the cheese you didn’t know cheese was there until you dug in. Well, this is my version and it is a bit simpler . We love Tex Mex dips at our house , you should check out my Easy Fresh Salsa and Bacon Bean Dip.

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Boudin Dip

July 18, 2019 by Debbie 13 Comments

We all have that friend that doesn’t really cook . You know the one that always brings paper plates , napkins and rolls to a BBQ. So when my paper plate friend showed up with Boudin Dip to a party I knew I had to try it and boy it was delicious. Now this was several years ago and I couldn’t remember exactly what was in it. Since I could only remember the basic ingredients I just made it up and this is just so good. For those of you that don’t know what boudin is ..well it is truly a Louisiana treasure. It is a portable food in a sausage casing stuffed with ground meats, rice , vegetables and lots of spices. Where I am from there is no birthday party, BBQ, crawfish boil, baby shower, or tailgating event that there isn’t a tray of sliced boudin. It is a snack , appetizer , or meal and pure Louisiana comfort food. Let me be the first to say not all boudin is created equally and I am not about to start an argument of who has the best. This Boudin Dip is going to be a new staple at our house.

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Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese

July 14, 2019 by Debbie 12 Comments

Growing up in the south pimento and cheese was a staple in the fridge , and this Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese is a must. The cold creamy spread on a piece of soft white bread is pure heaven on a hot humid day. While there are several acceptable brands to buy at the store, when I was young it was usually homemade. If you have never had this wonderful spread it usually consist of shredded cheddar cheese, mayo, cream cheese and of course diced pimentos. I got the inspiration for this from Sam’s members mark Smoked Gouda Pimentos Cheese, after purchasing it I literally ate it straight from the container with a spoon. Like always homemade is usually better, and you want have a large container you are forced to eat alone 😉

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Jalapeno Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs

June 2, 2019 by Debbie 2 Comments

Here in southern Louisiana deviled eggs are a staple at any gathering. I will admit I have always been a classic deviled egg kinda girl, just plain and simple. Recently I have been introduced to adding cream cheese to the yolks….LIFE CHANGING!! It makes the yolks so creamy , smooth and adds a unique flavor.When creating these Jalapeno Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs I had my husband in mind since he loves the jalapeno cream cheese .Also, he follows a pretty strict low carb lifestyle . As an added bonus these are low carb and keto friendly. Even if you don’t follow a low carb lifestyle check out another recipe I used it in..Low Carb Spicy Cheese Ball .

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Tailgating Tasty Tartlets

September 1, 2018 by Debbie 4 Comments

It’s that time of year again, FOOTBALL Season!! I live in a house with my husband and three teenage boys , so to say the least it is full of testoserone. It is football football and more football on the weekend. We go to our local High School football game every Friday night there is a home game .We support my hometowns football team and watch the marching band to see the cutest Tuba player there is , my youngest son lol. Honestly since my kids High School has a brand new Stadium it isn’t that much of a hardship.

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Easy Fresh Salsa

June 2, 2018 by Debbie 3 Comments

Easy Fresh Salsa is such a cinch to make you will never buy the stuff in a jar again. Adjust the spiciness to taste and you will not be able to stop dipping, trust me. Summer is here and that means keeping the groceries stocked for three teenage boys. One of my sixteen year olds was standing in front of my well stocked pantry complaining there was NOTHING to eat. I was a little confused since there was plenty of his favorite foods, I asked what he wanted. His response was there was no chips and dip of any kind . Well OK, that was probably the only thing I didn’t buy. A few days after that we went to a friends house for Memorial Day to BBQ and swim. I made a double recipe of this salsa and basically three teenage boys devoured it while they were in and out of the pool. The adults got a little , but very little.

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Meaty Queso Blanco Dip

May 13, 2018 by Debbie Leave a Comment

This Meaty Queso Blanco Dip is super easy to make in the slow cooker. This queso is so hearty and flavorful you will not be able to stop dipping In my past experiences of making cheese dip at home it was basically dumping the yellow Velveeta cheese and a can of rotel in a pot. While this is perfectly acceptable it is not even close to the dip that is served in Mexican restaurants. The Queso Blanco Velveeta has made life easy for all of us that crave the cheesy yumminess. Most places offer to put meat in the queso so living in a house full of meat lovers it is only natural to add it.

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