The Maverick Observer

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!

My Mom's deviled egg recipe has always been my favorite. She uses my Grandma's recipe that gives the filling a sweeter taste. Over the years we've added in bacon and jalapeno, because, why not?

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls are everything you love about the classic cheeseburger, plus more. They are packed with flavor and fun to eat. The crunch from the egg roll wrap combined with the hot, gooey contents is just amazing. Don't be afraid to take on this recipe. These Cheeseburger Egg Rolls are very simple to make and are sure to impress your guests. It's a great recipe to make for BBQs, parties, or just a fun meal to break up the usual rotation.

Being a Colorado native, we love our green chili. When I make my Crock Pot chili recipe, I sub ½ cup of 505 Green Chili for the cayenne pepper. We prefer the flavor and heat from the green chili over the cayenne pepper.

Red Velvet Cake in a Cup layers delicious cake with a perfect cream cheese frosting. This simple recipe is excellent for entertaining. I love that you can put a lid on them and pack them in a cooler. They also keep the bugs out which is great for outdoor BBQs and parties. The possibilities for Cake in a Cup are endless by changing up the cake and frosting. Using seasonal sprinkles and toppers is an easy way to make them festive for your occasion.

These Magic Cookie Bars are just the right amount of sweet and impossible to put down. They are the perfect dessert for July 4th! Even people who aren't typically fans of white chocolate can't stop raving about these delicious treats. You can change out the sprinkles and M&Ms based on the season to make them appropriate all year long.

These Homemade Pop Tarts are so good that you’ll never want to buy them again. They are the perfect breakfast treat.

Have a Crowd coming for a meal? Create this simple make-ahead side dish that will delight your guests whether breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Kentucky Lemonade is spiked with Bulleit Bourbon and topped with ginger ale. It's the perfect drink for summer and warmer days.

This Prickly Pear Gin Buck is the perfect cocktail for spring and summer. We used Empress 1908 Gin for this drink recipe.

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a deconstructed version of a dessert my Mom always makes. Background: Strawberry Pretzel Salad doubles as a dessert or side...

This grape salad recipe is easy and delicious! I make it for all BBQs, potlucks and get togethers. It can be served as a side or dessert.

We were introduced to Bacon Jam while we were living in Texas. It's an excellent burger topper that adds a sweet and savory flavor.

If I would have known how it easy it is to make homemade ranch dressing, I would have been making it for years! It is delicious!

This Cheddar Corn Chowder is sure to warm your "innards" on the chilliest of days. Serve with a hearty home-made bread and your mouth will be in heaven.

Cold winter night, crusty bread and this soup make a winning combination.

These Star Spangled Skewers are festive and fun for your 4th of July parties and get-togethers! They are a healthier treat option or snack that everyone will love. Simply using a star cookie cutter makes watermelon slices the star of your spread. Stack blueberries and mini marshmallows on a medium skewer and top with a star! This is a great kid-friendly recipe that they will love to help with!

This patriotic Flag Fruit Pizza is a family favorite recipe! It is incredibly delicious and gets the family involved.

With all the fanfare of derby season, we decided to whip up the official cocktails of the Triple Crown: The Mint Julep, The Black-Eyed Susan, and The Belmont Jewel.

In honor of National Rose Day, I asked all the amazing women in my life to offer up their suggestions. Rose is the perfect drink of summer!