ANTIPASTO OR CAPRESE ON A STICK

ANTIPASTO OR CAPRESE ON A STICK

ANTIPASTO OR CAPRESE ON A STICK Easy peasy appetizer!  On a toothpick, layer good Italian sausage (I love abruzzese!), fresh mozzarella, a sprig of Italian Parsley and top with either a large green olive or kalamata. Another alternative is a Caprese Stick. I’d...
BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA

BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA

BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA Easiest appetizer in the world, AND it’s my personal favorite. I got it from my mother years ago, and it’s still my “go to” for a quick delicious appetizer.  The saltiness of the prosciutto mixed with the creaminess of...
PEANUT BUTTER CLUSTERS

PEANUT BUTTER CLUSTERS

PEANUT BUTTER CLUSTERS I got this recipe from a friend when I was in high school, and I haven’t fixed this dessert since my KIDS were in high school, quite frankly because I end up eating more than I should because they are just THAT GOOD. It’s a super...
CARNITAS

CARNITAS

CARNITAS This dish is probably my favorite tailgate dish!  It’s simple to premake, and then you just take it to your tailgate and reheat. No pressure of cooking at the grill.  Then assemble the carnitas along with whatever sides you like, and people can help...
HOMEMADE SALSA (Adapted from Mountain Mama Cooks)

HOMEMADE SALSA (Adapted from Mountain Mama Cooks)

HOMEMADE SALSA (Adapted from Mountain Mama Cooks) 1- 14 oz can diced tomatoes 1- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed 1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded or not (depends on how spicy you like it) 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon...