Homemade Nutty Coleslaw Salad
Whether you have a potluck or a dinner with the family, this crunchy delight is a no-brainer. It takes 5 minutes to throw this salad together and it serves well as a yummy side dish or even a meal with the simple addition of grilled chicken. If there are any leftovers, they won’t be around …
Easy 3-Ingredient Swiss Cheese Dip
A Simply Impressive Simple Swiss Cheese Dip Holiday season? BBQ season? Last minute invite? Forgot guests were coming over? This scrumptious dip takes minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed cold or hot. We highly recommend pairing this dip with seasoned crackers (such as the Triscuits you see below), sourdough bread, veggie chips, or fresh …
Herbed Chicken Salad
I have been experimenting with different recipes for chicken salad. And letting my family decide which they prefer so that I know for the future. After making the two latest recipes, I am taking their recommendations and going to combine the two recipes next time. It will be amazing! Cookware You’ll Need Herbed Chicken Salad …
Cucumber Salad
This is so simple to make! It is light and tastes so fresh! You can serve this alone or a side dish! Every year, we have an overload of cucumbers that grow in our garden. They are so plentiful! This is a different way I can prepare them and have them ready to go! Cookware, …
Grandma Mary’s Chip Dip
My mother-in-law has made this every time we visit. Our kids know it as Grandma Mary’s dip. It is so simple but the flavor of salty potato chips with the sweet dip…wait until you try it! Be sure to buy a ridged dip or your chips could break off. Once this dip is refrigerated, it …
Zippy Shrimp aka Bang Bang Shrimp
If you have never had Bang Bang shrimp – you are missing out. It is one of those appetizers that you never forget and wonder what it is they put in there that makes it so delicious. Here is our take on this super famous shrimp that you can make at home! Double it up …
Cheesy Bacon Rotel Cups
We have a friend who makes these for potlucks and our family always looks forward to them. Everyone raves about them! There are so many flavors and yet it is really quite a simple recipe to make! The phyllo cups are so pretty which makes it seem like you went through a lot of work. …
Fruit Dip
Our family loves fruit! A lot of fruit! This simple and easy recipe gives fresh fruit a tasty alternative. I love to make this and keep it on hand in case someone is looking for it. I have a child who could use the extra calories as he never seems to gain any weight, no …
Bleu Cheese Chips
We have a local restaurant that serves a similar appetizer. Unless I get a job there, I believe this is as close to the recipe as I will ever get. It is such a tasty snack and appetizer! I love to make my homemade french fries and drizzle this cheese sauce over! And top it …
Mild Beer Cheese Dip
Can I even tell you how simple this dish is to make? The kids can eat it because the alcohol burns off and just leaves a great zip to the dip. I have one daughter who loves beer cheese dip with soft pretzels. She had beer cheese dip at a restaurant in Florida that she …
Grape Jelly Meatballs
This is a VERY simple recipe and can be served at any gathering or for a family day of watching sports. My kids all love them and they are so easy to make and walk away from. And they make the house smell great! I love to make these for potlucks as I can make …
Buffalo Chicken Dip
I made this recipe for the Superbowl party we were having. This one is the most popular one out there and put on many websites so I thought I would give it a try. Let me tell you, it was a hit! Super spicy with a fresh ranch zip! I served this with tortilla chips …
5 Minute Margarita Pizza
We all have those times when we don’t want to think about dinner and just want something EASY. If you need a quick meal or appetizer, then you should try this 5 minute Margarita pizza! (It does take 20 minutes to cook but the prep is only 5 minutes, so it makes for an easy …
Fruit Pizza
My family loves fruit! I had to quickly make this recipe before the berried disappeared from the fridge. No joke. This was a great tasty little alternative to the usual bowl of fresh fruit! It certainly didn’t last too long! Cookware, Pots/Pants, etc. You’ll Need Here is a list of what you’ll need to prepare …
Ultimate Beer Cheese Dip
One of our children, who has a very limited palate, loves beer cheese. We have tried all different dips for her trying to perfect just the right one. While on vacation, we went to a brewery in Florida where we ordered pretzels with beer cheese. And that is where our search started. She just loved …
Beer-Candied Bacon
What a wonderful treat that combines two of our favorite things! And the alcohol cooks off so the kids can eat it too! The syrup gives it a sweet kick of a flavor. We used a Shock Top stout, but any beer will work. The deeper and darker the beer, the syrup will be much …
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
This is a great dessert that is easy for your family or guests to enjoy! It honestly took more time for me to make these than for my children to devour them. I didn’t have a chance to taste one! The kids really loved them! I made another batch and those we gone as quickly …
Stuffed Zucchini
I can remember my mother making a very similar recipe when I was younger. We grew zucchini this summer in our garden and they multiplied like I never imagined. The center stuffing on this recipe reminds me of traditional Thanksgiving stuffing. It is a different vegetable to serve! I love to introduce my family to …
Coconut Shrimp
My children all love coconut shrimp and if it is on the menu at a restaurant, you can be sure someone at our table has ordered it for dinner! I went on a mission to find a recipe that I could make at home. One of my sons can’t seem to get enough of coconut …
Toffee Apple Dip
Having a team party, family gathering or even just a ladies night out this fall? You can make this yummy Toffee Apple Dip in just 5 minutes! Every time I make it, it seems to disappear before my eyes because it’s a huge hit! If you are not a fan of toffee, you can replace …
Dessert Fruit Pizza
I love pizza. My family will attest to the fact that I could probably eat pizza every.single.day and not get tired of it. There is so much you can do with “pizza,” which is why this month we have given you some our favorite (non-traditional) pizza recipes. You can even have for dessert! 😉 This …
Quick Meatball Puffs & Easy Entertaining Ideas
This post brought to you by Farm Rich. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sports Mom Survival Guide. If you are anything like me, the holidays mean a lot gatherings and FOOD. I love to entertain but I don’t necessarily enjoy all the food prep. I want things that quick and easy …