Appetizers

Well-Seasoned Cookbook

flavorful recipes perfected over time

Black Bean Dip

This is one of my absolute favorite dishes! It has become my “go-to” recipe for when we’re having guests over, attending a potluck, or participating in any social event where I’m asked to bring a dish to share. It’s so good, in fact, that sometimes we completely forget about the chips and just it as a salad in the main meal instead of serving it as an appetizer dip. Wherever I’ve served this dish it has been a huge hit, it’s just so simple and yet bursting with unique and zesty flavor!

Breaded Appetizers

This is my own recipe for a very simple batter that works great for breading and deep-frying just about anything . . . onion rings, breaded mushrooms, deep-fried pickles, you name it!

Bruschetta

This little appetizer is so easy to make and just bursting with flavor and freshness!

Cheese Spread

You’ll never find another cheese spread like this one! A unique combination of ingredients just bursting with flavor!

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip

This amazing dip is so simple and easy to make and is always a huge hit at any party or social gathering!

Guacamole

This very simple avocado dip tastes really great on toast or as an addition to any number of dishes.

Easy Taco Dip

This was one of my family’s favorite dips growing up. We would often serve this dip with corn tortilla chips as party favors or appetizers, or even as just an addition to a casual pizza supper with the family. You can easily whip up this dip in just a couple minutes and the flavor is absolutely amazing!

Touch-Down Taco Dip

If you’re familiar at all with Pampered Chef then you’ve likely heard about this amazing taco dip! If you’ve never had a chance to try it before I would really encourage you to make the effort; this is one of the tastiest recipes you will ever come across!

Spinach Artichoke Dip

I never liked artichokes before I tasted this delicious party dip. With its tasty flavor and creamy texture, this dip goes great with chips, toasted bread, or even as an addition to a vegetable tray.

Tortilla Crisps

These tasty chips are so quick and easy to make and the freshness of their flavor makes them so much better than any chips you could buy from the store!

Quick and Easy Onion Dip

Recipes don't get any easier than this. With just a few simple ingredients you can whip up this tasty dip in just a couple minutes.

Quick Easy Salsa

The secret to this amazing salsa is in using both fresh and canned ingredients. Making a quick salsa with just fresh ingredients can come out tasting rather bland, but salsa that is made from canned ingredients alone can taste too "store-bought". This recipe is a brilliant combination of both which gives the salsa bursting flavor and perfect texture!

Nacho Cheese Sauce

This slightly spicy, very creamy, homemade version of nacho cheese is sure to be a favorite among your family and friends!

Nachos Supreme

For a snack or a meal, this nacho supreme platter is packed full of ingredients that are both incredibly delicious and healthy!

Hummus

It took YEARS for my sister, Audrey, to perfect this recipe, but this is quite literally the BEST hummus recipe you will EVER come across!

Meat and Cheese Delicatessen Platter

This is less of a recipe and more of just a great appetizer idea for any special party or social event. You can put any number of things on the platter as topping options. I even like to have multiple types of crackers to choose from, or multiple types of cheese and meats.

Sausage Rolls (Piggies in a Blanket)

Hush Puppies

Made from a cornmeal based batter, this savory treat is often served as a side with seafood or barbecued foods or along side other deep fried appetizers.