Appetizers/Cocktails Category

Every gathering needs delicious appetizers and cocktails to enhance the festive mood. This is a collection of more than a hundred bites and sips from BetsyLife.com. Tested and enjoyed through years of dinner parties, get togethers and family occasions, there is something for meat eaters, vegetarians, drinkers, non-drinkers, children and adults alike. Your one stop party food stop.

Chili Ginger Margarita

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and as a tequila lover, taco enthusiast, and former party girl (sort of), Cinco de Drinko is a holiday near and dear […]…
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Rhubarb Mint Julep

The Kentucky derby is right around the corner which means it’s mint julep time! Any sporting event that has its own accompanying cocktail is alright in my book. This year […]…
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Champagne Margarita Cocktail

I was recently informed that there is such thing as national margarita day and it falls on February 22nd. I’m in love with this holiday for many reasons the main […]…
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Heart Shaped Homemade Pretzels

Homemade pretzels in the shape of a heart is the very best way to say “I love you”. Chewy, salty carbs are a love language all their own. For Valentine’s […]…
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Easy Goldfish Snack Mix

There’s just something about it getting dark early that makes me want to curl up on the couch and drown my sorrows in snack mix. Everyone tries to justify the […]…
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How To Build A Snack Stadium

I fulfilled a bucket list item of mine this past weekend by building a snack stadium. What’s that? You’ve never heard of such a thing? Well let me tell you, […]…
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Raspberry Chipotle Baked Brie

Baked brie is one of the simplest appetizers around. Over the weekend we had some friends over and I made this raspberry chipotle version to enjoy poolside while watching golf. […]…
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Savory Sun-Dried Tomato Monkey Bread

I’m jumping on the monkey bread bandwagon a little bit late. I’ve seen the gooey, sweet deliciousness floating around pinterest for quite some time, but it never really seemed like […]…
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Super kid-friendly, great for after school snacks or an afternoon pick-me-up, these No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites are a a no-brainer. Take just a few minutes and whip up a batch (or 2!) of these energy balls so you can grab and eat anytime hunger strikes!…
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Healthy Snack: Spicy Roasted Crispy Chickpeas

When you get a craving for something crunchy, salty, and spicy, don’t reach for the chips! Grab this healthy snack instead: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas! With flavors of chili and cumin, you can enjoy this guilt-free vegetarian snack anytime!…
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