Joanie Simon’s recipes for appetizers. Perfect for entertaining and parties.
Cheesy Fried Mashed Potato Balls are a comfort food appetizer or side dish made with mashed potatoes, filled with melty cheese and fried with a crispy panko breading. A great way to use of leftover mashed potatoes! The Ultimate Appetizer I love to make these fried mashed potato balls as a first course for a […]
This recipe for coconut curry hummus adds a flair of spice to my favorite extra-creamy hummus recipe with garam masala and coconut oil. The Original Recipe My original hummus recipe is still a favorite go-to. I make a big batch and it will last a week for random snacking, schmearing on sandwiches and, my personal […]
This recipe for Instant Pot Hummus is beyond easy but oh so creamy. A perfect healthy snack to always have on hand. Going from Bad to Fab The first time I made homemade hummus it was AWFUL. It was not tasty and more importantly, it was not smooth and creamy. Rewind to the first time I […]
Ryan is putting this Jalapeno Salsa Verde on everything from tacos to eggs to sandwiches. And before you click away, fearing that this salsa is too spicy, never fear! It’s easily adjusted for your particular spice preference. Serving Size This recipe makes about a standard 6 oz small jar’s worth of salsa. But we’re officially […]
This is an easy nachos recipe that’s a little out of the every day. It includes a creamy cheese sauce made from pepper jack cheese and my favorite green chili salsa. Throw some bacon and jalapenos in there for good measure, too. Want to get a hold of the speciality ingredients featured in this recipe? […]
This recipe for Cheddar Bacon Cream Cheese Dip with Peppers was inspired from all of the “Crack Dip” that has been popping up in my Pinterest feed. It’s high season for dips and easy appetizers for entertaining and this is another one you can add to your list of possibilities. Bacon Cream Cheese Dip Re-do […]
These Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings have pretty much forever changed how I’ll do wings at home. This wing recipe is so much easier than anything I’ve tried before. Plus, you get that great fall-off-the-bone tender meat, but a nice crispy skin. YES! How to Cook Wings in the Instant Pot You start off by […]
I wanted to make an easy pesto recipe that didn’t require any fancy equipment because, though I own a mortar and pestle and a food processor, they’re a pain to haul out and to clean. I wanted to make a pesto that only required a cutting board and a knife, so I did and you […]
Crazy Tots are the evil invention of my friend Kirti and though they’re the opposite of #bikinibod friendly, they totally remind me of summer. She is known to whip these up for her 4th of July party and they are impossible to resist. Crispy tater tots and bacon, melty cheddar cheese, fresh green scallions and a […]
Mussels are one of the easiest fancy things to make. Don’t let their shells fool you. As long as you know a few simple things, you’ll be makin’ mussels like a gym rat. First step, clean your mussels. If you buy them at a high end grocery store, many times they’ll do this for you. […]
You all asked for a video on how to cook artichokes. As a big artichoke lover, I was happy to indulge the request. My absolute favorite way to prepare them is by cooking them in a pressure cooker and then quick grilling to seal in flavor and smoke. How to Cook Artichokes As you’ll see […]
I openly admit that I am a wing snob, but also a raving fan. I love wings, a lot. Of course, deep frying can be a royal pain in the tush, so when I heard there was a solid way to make slow cooker wings, I was intrigued. Skeptical, but intrigued. I attempted slow cooker […]
