From start to finish this creamy, savory with just a hint of sweetness pumpkin hummus takes less than 15 minutes to make. For 3 cups this recipe cost me $4.25 to make, with all my ingredients coming from Walmart. And even better? It is delicious! This pairs well with pita chips, pears and apples. CREAMY […]
JALAPENO POPPERS
These quick and easy jalapeno poppers can be made in the air fryer or oven. JALAPENO POPPERS […]
BEER CHEESE
I’ve been making this beer cheese recipe for about 20 years and it’s always a hit at parties or get-togethers. You can whip this up in 5 minutes and requires only a few ingredients. Depending on the cheese brand you use and sale prices, this can cost anywhere from about $4.50 to $6.00 for 2 […]
Spicy Ritz Crackers…Perfect for Snacking, Gift-Giving, and Appetizer Platters (And Cheap To Make)
These crackers are seriously good and very hard to not keep eating once you start! These would make easy gifts during the holidays.
Easy Super Bowl Snacks….Quick, Inexpensive & Delicious
Chicken wings, potato skins, pigs in a blanket and tortilla roll-ups….these are basic (and easy) appetizers that you can customize to fit your budget, taste, and time.
Batty Cheese Balls
These homemade cheese ball bats are so easy to make and are a perfect appetizer for Halloween entertaining. I used my favorite cheese ball recipe for these but you can use your own recipe if you prefer. Because I make these when I entertain, I make a big batch which can feed up to 20 people […]
Vegetable Cream Cheese…Easy & Cheap, Tastes Great On Fresh Vegetables, Crackers & Of Course, Bagels
I have been making this veggie cream cheese for years and it’s always a fight to see who gets the last drop! The fresh vegetables add crunch and flavor to cream cheese, without a lot of extra calories. We do eat this in the mornings on bagels but I usually serve it as an appetizer […]
Socca – A Delicious Flatbread That’s Also Gluten-Free & Vegan (And SO Easy To Make!)
I had never heard of “socca” which is a gluten-free chickpea flatbread, a lot like a thin pizza, popular in the South of France. The crust itself has a very mild flavor so it’s best when topped with bold-flavored toppings. This is so easy to make, inexpensive (depending on your toppings,) and can be made […]
4 Super Easy & Inexpensive Appetizers…From $2.00 & Up (Including 2 Vegan Recipes)
I tried each of these recipes for the first time this year and they have already become some of my favorite “go-to” appetizers. These are perfect for holiday entertaining since they are quick, easy enough for even the most challenged cook and very inexpensive. There’s actually been a couple of times my husband and I […]
Two Easy Yet Elegant Appetizers…And Fairly Inexpensive
The first appetizer I decided on is something I make every summer. It’s super quick, easy to prepare and can be presented in many different ways. For my second appetizer I wanted to do something a little fancier, using shrimp (that was on sale).
Four Delicious (And Inexpensive) Appetizer Dips/Spreads
These apps are perfect for a Memorial Day weekend cookout (or anytime you have people over)!