appetizers

  • Spinach artichoke dip

    This particular spinach artichoke dip is chunky, cheesy, and delicious. It’s easy to whip and a hit at parties. I made it for a Christmas party many years ago and have tweaked it to my liking since then. It feeds a crowd, and you’ll probably come home with an empty bowl. This recipe also divides…

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  • The world’s best pimento cheese

    Pimento cheese ranks on my list of ultimate Southern foods right up there with biscuits or fried chicken. As a result, pretty much every good Southern cook has a recipe for it. It’s one of those classics that is eaten everywhere from church dinners to the Masters, and it’s utterly delicious. I personally love pimento…

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  • Sassy sausage dip

    Junior League had a membership open house over the weekend, so I volunteered to make this sassy sausage dip from our League cookbook. It’s a great tailgating dip and would be great for cold weather games. I paired it with corn and blue corn tortilla chips. Feel free to serve this dip with any of…

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  • THE loaded baked potato dip

    Y’all, this loaded baked potato dip is like crack. It’s utterly addicting and oh so popular. I made a batch for our tailgate over the weekend, and everyone who tried it swooned. Make it today, try it tomorrow, and then tell me how much you love it. If anyone proposes marriage after trying it, you…

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  • Southwest egg rolls

    Another recipe repost here. Mac and I love southwest egg rolls. We order them frequently when we go out to eat. I decided to recreate a version at home. These are a great appetizer and can use up leftover nacho or taco salad toppings. I generally find egg roll wrappers in the refrigerated produce section….

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  • Mashed potato tater tots

    We had some leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving and decided to make mashed potato tater tots with them. These were pretty tasty and would be amazing loaded with baked potato toppings (like the ones at Arby’s). They’re also similar to my copycat Cheesecake Factory loaded baked potato tots. This recipe is pretty adaptable. We’ve made them…

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