Tag Archives: Appetizers

Perfect Guacamole

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Shari

I realized recently that I don’t have a recipe on Cook AZ I Do for guacamole. Considering how much our family likes guacamole, that just is not acceptable. I think the reason I haven’t put it on here is most … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Cabin Recipes, Cinco de Mayo, Company, Family Favorites, Mexican, Party Recipes, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Appetizers, chunky guacamole, Cinco de Mayo, guacamole, Mexican food recipes | 31 Comments

Christmas Reflections of the Disorganized Kind and Caramelized Bacon Tater Tots for New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Shari

I hope you had a wonderful holiday! It is hard to believe it has come and gone already. I always have mixed feelings about our Christmas celebration. I love the time spent with family and friends, all of the wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Company, New Year's Recipes, Party Recipes, Recipes | Tagged Appetizers, appetizers with bacon, Bacon, Caramelized bacon wrapped tater tots, New Year's Recipes, Party Recipes, tater tot appetizer, tater tots | 16 Comments

Caramelized Pear Crostini with Honey and Thyme

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Shari

With all of the holidays coming quickly upon us, I am always on the lookout for a delicious appetizer to start off the evening. This crostini is perfect because it has all the flavors and colors of fall, yet can … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Christmas, Company, Fall Recipes, Party Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes | Tagged Appetizers, Caramelized Pear Crostini, Christmas Recipes, Crostini, Fall Recipes, Party Recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes | 25 Comments

Melty, Caramelized Ham and Cheese Sliders

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Shari

I have to say this is one of the strangest and yummiest recipes I have made. I have had this recipe in my “to make” file for quite a while, but had never gotten around to trying it. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Breads and Rolls, Breakfast, Cabin Recipes, Lunch, Main Dish, Party Recipes, Recipes, Weeknight Meals | Tagged Appetizers, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Ham and Cheese Sliders, Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Lunch, Sandwiches, Super Bowl Recipes | 8 Comments

Brown Sugar Glazed Meatballs

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Shari

I debated about what to call these meatballs because I wanted to convey just how wonderful they are. I thought about “the best meatballs in the world” or “Mom’s amazing meatballs” because they are both of those things. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Christmas, Company, New Year's Recipes, Party Recipes, Recipes | Tagged Appetizer Meatballs, Appetizer Recipes, Appetizers, Brown Sugar Glazed Meatballs, Meatball Appetizer, Meatballs, New Year's Recipes | 5 Comments

Make Your Guests Comfortable With Pesto Hummus Dip

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Shari

I just love appetizers. Especially any kind of appetizer that involves dip for vegetables, crackers, or chips. Not only do I love eating them, but I enjoy serving them at a party or when we have friends over for dinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Company, Party Recipes, Recipes | Tagged Appetizers, dip, hummus, Pesto, Pesto Hummus, vegetable dip | 14 Comments

Perfect Bruschetta

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Shari

I am so happy right now because the tomatoes in our garden are finally ripening. And that means making bruschetta. It is my favorite thing to do with the garden tomatoes. They have so much flavor, and since tomatoes are … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Breads and Rolls, Company, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Appetizers, Basil, Bruschetta, Perfect Bruschetta, Summer Recipes, Tomato Bruschetta, Tomatoes | 6 Comments

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Shari

This weekend we had a garden supper. Some friends of ours who also like to garden and my husband and I got together for dinner and ate a meal where most of the ingredients came from one of our gardens. … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Company, Italian, Party Recipes, Recipes, Uncategorized, Zucchini Recipes | Tagged Appetizers, Baked Breaded Zucchini, Baked Zucchini, Breaded Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini Appetizers, Zucchini Parmesan Crisps | 4 Comments

Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Shari

We love salsa in our family. Whenever we go to a Mexican food restaurant, I think they lose money on us because of all the salsa we consume while there. Each of us has our favorite kind. My husband loves … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Company, Mexican, Party Recipes, Recipes, Salsas | Tagged Appetizers, chipotle, Mexican, Salsa, tomatillo chipotle salsa, tomatillo salsa | 6 Comments

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Shari

I was going through my recipes this week, when I stumbled across a recipe for homemade nacho cheese sauce. I had never noticed it at the bottom of the page of a different recipe. I was so happy to find … Continue reading →