July 4th appetizers & snacks recipes

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie…

New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich

One of the signature delights in New Orleans is the Muffuletta Sandwich, generally made famous by the Central Grocery across from the Cafe du Monde,…

Jell-O Strawberry Parfait

Pretty dessert made with just three ingredients and can be made lite by using sugar-free and light ingredients.

Pâté with Bacon & Onion

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your…

Caramel-Nut Corn

Ok, I could be juvenile here by making fun of the word "Nut" here....but, nawww.....that would be CORNY.....ha ha ha....see what I did there?

Asian-inspired Mini-Meatballs

A perfect appetizer, great hot or cold, and can be easily made the day before the party in a large crock pot. All you’ll need is toothpicks and…

Smashed Avocado

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

Warm artichoke dip

A tasty, elegant, warm dip to serve with rice or water crackers when entertaining.

Tomato Basil Pizza Recipe

Homemade dough, tomatoes and basil amazing flavors!

Green salsa made with green banana peppers

Spicy green salsa made with green banana peppers. Green salsas or Salsa verde are made using Tomatillos ( a…

Mexican Cheese Dip

A quick, tasty, spicy dip to serve with corn chips or tortillas.

Drying Herbs and Freezing Zests!

Some great tips from Tips and Helpful Hints Group... come join and help us with your favorites, ideas,…

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

DELICIOUS MASHED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR