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Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Dipping Sauce

by Allie | Jan 27, 2016 | Appetizers, Sandwiches, Seafood

Mardi Gras starts this weekend in Galveston and we are super excited! To celebrate I made this Cajun shrimp dish. It’s an easy appetizer and also makes good sandwiches too! Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Dipping Sauce (Adapted from Spiced Blog) Printer...

Sticky Asian Cocktail Sausages

by Allie | Dec 30, 2015 | Appetizers, Meats

Looking for a last minute appetizer for New Year’s Eve? Here’s another version of cocktail sausages that would be great to serve. Sticky Asian Cocktail Sausages (Adapted from My Fussy Eater) Printer Friendly Version 50 cocktail or mini sausages 3...

Tacky Sweater Chirstmas Party/Baby Shower

by Allie | Dec 18, 2015 | Appetizers, Cakes and Cupcakes, Cocktail / Beverage, Dessert, Events, Holiday, Meats, Pasta

I love a good fun party! The ladies in the picture with me above have to be one of the best group of ladies I’ve ever co-hosted a party with ever! Stress-free, and a whole lot of fun makes for a great party. We had the pleasure of throwing a baby shower for 2 of the...

Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

by Allie | Nov 23, 2015 | Appetizers, Fruit

My November New Year’s Resolution goes to dates. I’m sure I’ve tasted one of these before, but honestly I don’t remember. Usually you see some of these dried dates on cheese platters. I really enjoyed the sweetness, but the added goat cheese cuts through it and you...

Camembert Fondue

by Allie | Aug 31, 2015 | Appetizers

My neighbor recently too a trip to the Swiss Alps and brought us back some spices used on fondue. We put in a new outdoor kitchen so as one of the appetizers I heated the fondue up on the grill to have with our meal. What’s not to love about gooey melted cheese? The...

Country Fried Floured Bacon

by Allie | Aug 28, 2015 | Appetizers, Meats, Our Family Favorites

We recently hosted a dinner for my cousin and his friend from Japan. She wanted to try unique dishes so I think I came up with a pretty good menu, with all things she had never had before. For an appetizer I made country fried bacon. I have to say, don’t skip the...