Restaurant Style Salsa

This post is sponsored by Moms Meet. As always, all opinions are my own.
May contain affiliate links.

You never realize how little self control you actually have until a bowl of chips
and salsa is set in front of you at a restaurant. Anyone else have this problem?!?!

Chips and salsa is one of my favorite appetizers. Spicy, salty, crunchy - yes please!
Why wait for restaurant chips and salsa when you can make your own at home.
Homemade salsa is super easy and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare using a
Vitamix® E310 Explorian Series Blender. Happy Hour at home in no time at all!

Easy Pepperoni Rolls

With football season coming to a close, it's time to start thinking about all of the Big Game
parties coming up soon and what you plan to make to eat to celebrate your favorite team.
I've teamed up again with my favorite blogger friends in one final collaboration to
bring you more delicious Big Game recipe ideas.  Be sure to check out all of their links
below for appetizers, entrees, desserts and more!

Spinach Balls

This recipe is a holiday tradition in our house.  I have been making these spinach balls for at least 20 years and they always make an appearance around the holidays.  I usually serve them at our annual Christmas party, but they make a tasty hors d'oeuvre for a New Years Eve party too. 

I often cut this recipe in half if I am serving several other appetizers.  I use two eggs when I do this and half of each of the other ingredients.  Give them a try and let me know what you think.

Spinach Balls

2 - 10 oz. packages frozen chopped spinach
3 C Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing Mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 med. finely chopped onion
3 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Cook spinach according to package; drain and squeeze out all of the water. 
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Shape into balls.  Bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Makes 44 spinach balls.

Italian Pinwheels

Here is another recipe for one of our favorite party foods - Italian Pinwheels.
My daughter loves these pizza like appetizers and often requests them on spaghetti night instead of garlic bread.  I prefer mine with a side of marinara sauce - yum!

Refrigerated cresent rolls make them easy to prepare. 
Serve them at your next party and everyone will love you!

Italian Pinwheels

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 egg yolk
1 can (8 oz.) Pillsbury cresent rolls
1 egg white, beaten

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  In a small bowl, mix cheese, pepperoni, oregano and egg yolk.
Unroll dough; separate dough into 4 rectangles.  Firmly press perforations to seal. 

Spread each rectangle with about 3 T pepperoni mixture.  Starting at the shortest side, roll up each rectangle; pinch edges to seal.  Cut each roll into 6 slices.  Place, cut side down, 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.  Brush with beaten egg white
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm.

Source - Pillsbury.com

Why I love our Berkey Water Filter System

This post is in partnership with Berkey Filters. As always, all opinions are my own.
Post contains affiliate links.

A few weeks ago our new neighbors invited us over for drinks and appetizers as a way to
formally introduce themselves and for us to meet a few other new couples close by.
We had the best time talking, eating, drinking and sharing stories.  It's so refreshing to have
neighbors that want to get to know us and who enjoy doing things together from time to time.

At the end of the evening we toured their home and sitting on their kitchen counter in all
it's glory was a Big Berkey water filter system. I'll admit I was a bit jealous.
I had heard such great things about the Berkey water filter system and one was definitely
on my wish list!

Chicken Bruschetta Potato Skins #FWCon

I grew up on a farm where every meal consisted of meat, a vegetable and potatoes.
My mom was and still is an excellent cook who put dinner on the table every single
day without the assistance of Pinterest, the Food Network or Instagram :)

My parents planted a huge garden full of vegetables of every shape and color,
but potatoes were always my favorite.
Digging them out of the ground was not as fun as eating them, but thank goodness
I don't have to do that anymore.

Chicken Bruschetta Potato Skins combine my love of potatoes with one of my favorite
appetizers, Bruschetta.  Served with a side salad, my potato skins could easily be a meal.

One of my favorite things about blogging has been attending a few food blog conferences.
Food blog conferences are such a wonderful opportunity for learning, networking and
making new friends.  They are so much fun too!

Salsa Chicken Nacho Bites

The NFL Playoffs begin today and that means that Super Bowl 50 will be here soon!

My family loves football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, and we're super excited
about the game tonight! Go Steelers!

Dessert Bruschetta

This post is in partnership with Moms Meet. As always, all opinions are my own.

Summer gatherings are my favorite.
There's nothing better than friends and family by the pool or on the deck with a drink
in hand and a spread of seasonal appetizers for the taking. I've been trying to get to our
Farmer's Market more frequently this summer and being more intentional about trying
new fruit and vegetables. This year I discovered yellow zucchini and baby plums that
were amazing! Fresh berries are the opitome of summer and are always on my shopping
list!

Eppa SupraFruta Sangria Review

I've got something new and delicious to share with you all today.
Eppa SupraFruta Sangria!
Have you tried it?

I was recently given the opportunity to try Eppa SupraFruta Sangria and since it's no
fun to drink alone, I decided to invite my besties over for a little sangria party.