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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Appetizers, Desserts / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / February 2, 2021 February 4, 2022

Chocolate covered strawberries are easy to make and decorate. They make a decadent gourmet treat or a beautiful gift. I absolutely love chocolate covered strawberries! Whenever there was an opportunity to enjoy them, it felt special because they are so fancy and delicious. It wasn't until I tried making them myself that I realize …

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Italian Antipasto Platter

Appetizers, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 5, 2020 February 13, 2021

Delicious cured meats, fruits, veggies, and cheeses to include on an Italian antipasto appetizer platter, and the best way to arrange the tray for entertaining. See just how easy it is to create your own charcuterie board that will be perfect for entertaining - from holidays to everyday occasions. Antipasto or Charcuterie, …

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Easy Candied Pecans

Appetizers, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 3, 2020 July 22, 2021

Delicious sweet and savory spiced maple pecans perfect for snacking and elegant enough for entertaining. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. If you enjoy spiced pecans, you are going to love this recipe. Be forewarned - these pecans are addicting! The amazing cinnamon flavor not only makes …

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Fig Jam

Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Sauces / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 2, 2020 April 26, 2021

Delicious and easy to make homemade fig jam that is gluten-free with no added sugar, making it a perfect healthy preserve. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Enjoy this simple recipe for homemade fig jam with a hint of vanilla on toast or mix it in your …

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Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Air Fryer, Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Side Dishes / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / March 1, 2020 February 6, 2021

These crispy baked Parmesan zucchini fries are a healthy alternative to french fries and are easy to make. Enjoy them as a side dish with any meal or with your favorite dip for a delicious snack or party appetizer. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. …

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Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

Appetizers / By MaryJo / 2 Comments / October 7, 2019 July 30, 2021

If you enjoy Buffalo wings, you're going to love this chicken wing dip that has a spicy kick to it. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. In Western New York where I live, our most well-known food is the chicken wing. The following recipe is based on our …

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Appetizers / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / August 12, 2019 September 9, 2020

These Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are going to become your favorite appetizer! This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. My daughter called me a few days ago (she lives 1500 miles away) and said she was telling her roommate about the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts that I make. Her roommate …

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Greek Salad Skewers

Appetizers, Gluten-Free / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / June 9, 2019 December 9, 2021

A super quick and healthy Greek-inspired finger food party appetizer with cucumber, tomato, olives, and feta. I love a summer get-together. A backyard party for any occasion, or even no occasion at all, with family, friends, and good food just can't be beat. Throw in some Sangria (be sure to check out my super …

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Avocado Deviled Eggs

Appetizers, Gluten-Free / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / April 16, 2019 April 8, 2022

Here's a great recipe for just about every diet. Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free Spicy Avocado Deviled Eggs! This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Here's a bit of a twist on classic deviled eggs. I've made them a bit more modern (and quite delicious) by creating avocado deviled …

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Stuffed Artichokes

Appetizers, Side Dishes / By MaryJo / 10 Comments / March 17, 2019 February 22, 2022

Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs and cheese, this authentic Italian artichoke recipe is passed down for generations. You can certainly find artichokes all year long, but March through May is when they are in season. Growing up, it just wasn't springtime without my Gram making her family-famous and delicious stuffed artichokes. My memories of Easter …

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