Get Your Munch On During the Game with VELVEETA Beer and Chorizo Dip!

Down, set, HUT HUT VELVEETA!  Yep, it’s that time again, time for the championship football game that all of us football fans anticipate the whole year!  And what comes along with football?? That’s right!!! DIP!  You can’t watch such an exciting football game without dip and chips, come on now.   Not only do we root… [Continue Reading]

Halloween Appetizer-Snack: Crescent Mummy Dogs

I said yesterday’s cute Witches Brooms would be my last Halloween food but…syyyyyke.  I couldn’t resist posting these cute mummy dogs!!  Tell me those are not cute, I dare you!  And you could use mustard or ketchup as the eyes.  Okay, this really is the last Halloween post. With all the Halloween sweets I’ve been… [Continue Reading]

3 Appetizing Party Food Recipes

I’m lousy at hosting parties. I’ve never been around that sort of thing so I’ve never been real sure of how to set things up. Thankfully I have a cousin who is good at it.  I figure there are plenty of other folks that are just as party challenged as I am and thought I’d… [Continue Reading]

Strawberry Peach Dip for Summer – Celebrate the Cow

June – A Cow’s Favorite Month
Can you imagine cereal without milk, pizza without cheese or chocolate sauce without ice cream? Since 1937, June has been dedicated to celebrating delicious dairy products. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) is observing June Dairy Month with a collection of fun dairy facts and
delicious dairy-friendly recipes.  If you want… [Continue Reading]

Super Bowl Party Appetizer & Drink Recipes

The Super Bowl is right around the corner so if you’re looking for some quick and easy recipes to make your party delicious, look no more!  Also, tonight at 10:30pm CST, I’ll be hosting a radio talk show on Super Bowl Party Ideas for a fabulous party!  Join me and listen, chat or even call… [Continue Reading]

Sunshine’s Secret Fudge

Baking for others is one of my favorite things to do during the holidays. I enjoy making treats for others because they know it comes from the heart. I have always enjoyed baking (desserts mostly) and have always found it so much fun to make all kinds of goodies and wrap them in… [Continue Reading]

Tis the Season to Eat Some Jerky (Beef or Deer)

Another post from SIL who by the way, makes the BEST jerky!!! I noticed that she used World Harbors Jerk Sauce for one of the ones she makes.  If you’ll remember, they also make FANTASTIC Barbecue sauce!!!
From her……..
I challenged My father in law to a jerk off.  I had to come up with the best… [Continue Reading]

Cocktail Wieners

Something easy to whip up for company or as a snack for yourself, is some good ol’ cocktail wieners!  What else is there to say eh?
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 (16 oz) package lil’ smokie sausages
* 1 (8 oz) jar chili sauce
* 1 (8 oz) jar grape jelly
DIRECTIONS:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocktail… [Continue Reading]

Bacon Brunch Bites

These tasty appetizers are easy to make, delicious, and make for a great presentation thanks to Pillsbury.  Although I suggest that you don’t play on the computer while cooking them or they’ll end up slight darker than they should be!
Now I’m sure you’ve seen Pillsbury Crescents and Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls but have you seen their… [Continue Reading]

Insalata Caprese

My whole family loves Insalata Caprese, a simple tomato and mozzarella salad. We first enjoyed it while stationed in Vicenza, Italy. It makes for a delicious, light and easy meal. Perfect for brunch. Or maybe even a tea party. Come on, I’ll show ya how to make it.
Put on your apron! Gather up some… [Continue Reading]

Entertaining Guests with an Appetizer & Wine in 20 Minutes!

Have you ever been told last minute that guests will be arriving for a visit and have nothing quick to serve up?  Well, I have…too many times to count I might add but Pillsbury has a solution.  I make a lot from scratch I admit but sometimes I just don’t want to or have the time… [Continue Reading]

5-Minute Mex-Tex Dip

Got company coming over unexpectedly?  No problemo people!  I got you covered with this super fast easy to make Mex-Tex Dip.  In fact, if you’ve got 5 minutes and 3 ingredients, you’re good to go!
There are several variations of this and my sister-in-law, Bell, was the one that introduced this one to me.  It’s extremely… [Continue Reading]

Kowboy Kabobs

If you ain’t grillin’, you ain’t feelin’…………the yummy in your tummy!  With the electric bills sky high and of course Summer still here, we try to cook as much as possible outside and shrimp is no exception.  What I love about skewers, is that you can put anything you want on them and it always… [Continue Reading]