During the holidays, most appetizers are heavy and full of cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese. I like to contrast heavy appetizers with a light one made with fresh fruit. Mixed fruit is cut into smaller, bite sized pieces and a … Continue reading
It’s tailgating time in East Tennessee! Get your game day gear on and cozy into these yummy appetizers. These one bite wonders are packed with flavor and less messy than traditional dips. Be careful though, they’re addictive! Before you know … Continue reading
Ham and Swiss Cheese Party Rolls One (12 count) package dinner rolls (I use Sara Lee Artsano bakery rolls)8 ounces smoked deli ham6 slices baby swiss cheese1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Grey Poupon … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Warm Goat Cheese Dip with Winter Bruschetta is a versatile appetizer. If you are like me, many of your friends are on diets with restrictions. It is hard to find an appetizer that everyone can enjoy. The appetizer is … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com My family loves sausage balls. I always keep a stash of uncooked sausage balls in the freezer and then I am ready for any occasion. Sausage balls are perfect hot out of the oven for breakfast, as an appetizer, … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Tennessee Pot Roast Sliders Tennessee Pot roast sliders are perfect for game day! What could be better than warm pot roast and melted provolone cheese piled high on toasted rolls? To make it even better, the roast is … Continue reading
Hogs in a Blanket marydukecooks.com Hogs in a blanket are the grown up version of pigs in a blanket. Instead of hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls, smoked sausage is wrapped in puff pastry. If you’ve never used puff … Continue reading
These nuts are delicious! I’ve tried a lot of recipes to enhance the flavor of plain nuts but they were too bland. The lemon zest and smoked paprika are the secret ingredients that add just the right zing. Roasted Party … Continue reading
Aaaah, holiday travel can be challenging! Five years ago I had a folder full of directions to family and friends houses. Today I have a Garmin. We originally called her “Miss Bossy.” Being directionally challenged, I used to have a … Continue reading
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