Easy Appetizers

Loved by many, this easy appetizer recipe is perfect for the summer… watch how easy it is to make it. Enjoy it!

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My friend, Cindy, is an awesome cook, baker, friend, wife, mother (did I say friend?) In fact, she and 4 other of our friends and I are all very close. Each of these incredible women adds a unique and wonderful perspective to my life.

The six of us have been getting together at least once a month for the last 10-12 years. I honestly don’t remember exactly how long it’s been. But within those years and those visits, we have formed a bond that I know will go on even past this life…Their friendships have carried me through tough times and each one of them has given me the gift of trust. A place that I can unburden myself and know that they support me. I sincerely do not know what I would do without them.

We’ve shared tons of laughter, some tears, weathered our children’s growing up days, the antics of our husbands, divorces, rekindled romances with past loves, more laughter, and of course FOOD! Our get-togethers are always about great food. If we don’t go out to some new restaurant, we meet at one of our homes and bring food that always amounts to an unbelievable meal. Cindy is a great cook, but so are Louise, Joan, Janet and Annie.

In this post, I wanted to share with you Cindy’s fabulous Texas Caviar Dip. This easy appetizer recipe is Heaven in a bowl. Since Memorial Day is just around the corner, this could work perfectly for a picnic or party. I added a couple of ingredients. Try it! You’ll like it! And tell the ones you are closest to how much you love them.

What you’ll need:
- 1 can of white corn, rinsed (or if you are really ambitious, cook your own corn and scrape off 16 ounces worth of corn kernals.)
- 1 can of black-eyed peas, rinsed
- green onion, chopped (to taste)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- red onion, minced (to taste)
- 2 ripe avocados (not too ripe!)
- tomatoes, chopped (to taste)
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts
- chopped cilantro (to taste)
- fresh lime juice

Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate or serve immediately. Serve with baked tortilla chips or corn tortilla chips. DEEEELish!

Well, the Mexican Holiday of Cinco de Mayo is here and I have some really great appetizers for you to choose from if you are planning a party or celebration. Here’s a little Cinco de Mayo history…

The 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day, but it should be! And Cinco de Mayo is not an American holiday, but it should be. Mexico declared its independence from mother Spain on midnight, the 15th of September, 1810. And it took 11 years before the first Spanish soldiers were told and forced to leave Mexico.

So, why Cinco de Mayo? And why should Americans savor this day as well? Because 4,000 Mexican soldiers smashed the French and traitor Mexican army of 8,000 at Puebla, Mexico, 100 miles east of Mexico City on the morning of May 5, 1862. To continue reading about Cinco de Mayo history, click here. Otherwise, take a look at the list below of great appetizers for this well loved holiday.

7-Layer Guacamole Dip
Baked Tortilla Chips
Black Bean Cheese Dip
Chiles con Caso Dip
Chipotle Salsa
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Corn Tortilla Chips

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I love meatballs and I love this recipe for smoked mozzarella meatballs. You will too. Take a couple of minutes and watch this video on how to make them. Then, go do it and make a few for fun, a party or your family.

Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs

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Oh boy! Another great tasting recipe that you can have even if you are on a diet. This stuffed mushrooms recipe is so chock full of flavor and goodness. Easy to make and even easier to eat.

Let me know what you think of this recipe. This is especially good for those of you following Weight Watchers.

What you’ll need:

• 1 spray of olive oil cooking spray
• 1 lb. button mushrooms (about 24 large mushrooms)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup onions (chopped)
• 1/4 cup sweet red peppers (chopped)
• 10 oz chopped frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
• 2 1/2 slices whole-wheat bread (chopped into bread crumbs)
• 1 tsp Creole seasoning (Cajun seasoning)
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric

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Since I love deviled eggs so much, here’s a couple of great videos to watch on how to make a basic recipe for deviled eggs. Great idea for Easter or Mother’s Day or any kind of gathering… Enjoy!

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I love stuffed mushrooms. Take a look at this video to see how easy it is to make them. They work well for any kind of party or gathering. Enjoy making this easy appetizer recipe!

Party food doesn’t have to be a hassle! My goal is to give you good ideas with very little muss and fuss involved.

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