Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese Dip
Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese Dip make every party or hang out better! It is the ultimate fall appetizer recipe for cooler days and football.
Barbeque-Bourbon Nuts
We recently purchased the book, “John Wayne, The Official Cocktail Book”, by Andre Darlington and immediately had to try the Barbecue-Bourbon Nuts with our evening cocktail, Hoiles' Man O'War. I’ve changed the recipe slightly by adding more spices for an extra kick. The nuts look like they are burned, but that is the caramelized sugar and spice coating that makes the nuts delicious.
Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad is easy and refreshing with the perfect amount of spice. It’s the ideal side dish to accompany any Asian entree. We love recipes that can be put together without spending a ton of time in the kitchen and this one checks the box.
Pork Egg Rolls (Kab Yaub)
Pork Egg Rolls (Kab Yaub) are the ultimate appetizer recipe. They are packed with flavor and impossible to put down. We’ve tried many variations over the years, but this recipe by Cindy Her is the best!
Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a staple when you live in Texas and one of our favorite appetizers to dip our chips in! It's a great side dish for BBQs!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
We always make this Buffalo Chicken Dip for BBQs and get togethers. It's the perfect game day appetizer that everyone will love. All you have to do is throw all the ingredients in a crock pot and let the crock pot work it's magic. When we are entertaining, we love recipes that are easy and save us time.
Air Fried Pickle Spears
These Air Fried Pickle Spears are a healthier version of a classic comfort food. They are incredibly simple to make and require very minimal ingredients. With the help of an air fryer, you’ll have an appetizer that nobody can put down. It’s a perfect recipe for parties and get-togethers. We like to serve them with our homemade ranch dressing for dipping.
Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups are cheesy, spicy and crunchy! They are the perfect appetizer for fall or game day entertaining. You can control the spice level with the jalapenos depending on how many you use or seeds you include. They're everything you love about a bacon wrapped jalapeno popper but in a perfect little wonton cup.
Smoked Pig Shots
Smoked Pig Shots are all the best things in one appetizer: bacon-wrapped sausage stuffed with garlic, smoked cream cheese and topped with BBQ sauce!
Street Corn Dip
One of our favorite restaurants serves a street corn dip as an appetizer. It is amazing and we get it every time!
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