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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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.
- 30 Minutes or Less
- Appetizers/Cocktails
- Breakfast
- Bundt Cakes
- Desserts
- Meals For One
- Meat/Seafood
- Pizza/Pasta
- Salads
- Side Dishes
- Slow Cooker/Casseroles
- Vegetarian/Health Food
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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Sweet and Spicy Corn Relish
I think The Hubs might be getting a tad annoyed at the number of jars in our fridge right now. We’ve got homemade mustard, tons of pickles, a jar of sweet […]…
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Fermented Pickles vs. Regular Pickled Pickles
As many people do this time of year, I’ve been canning up a storm in order to store all the currently available fresh produce for the winter. Ok, I’m lying. […]…
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Easy and Light Feta and Spinach Dip
Believe it or not, a healthy spinach dip recipe does exist! I had another fabulous fun month weekend! The weather was beautiful, and we hit up an oceanfront Oktoberfest on […]…
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Seasonal Potluck: Blueberry Champagne Popsicles
Its Friday! In Seasonal Potluck land, that means HAPPY HOUR! Blueberry month, no work, booze…..it pretty much doesn’t get much better than this! Last summer I got some popsicle molds, […]…
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Pizza on the grill
Yup! You can make almost anything on the grill, including pizza (and clams, who knew?) I’ve seen lots of grilled pizza recipes online and was anxious to give one a […]…
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Seasonal Potluck: Pickled Asparagus and Homemade Bloody Mary Mix
It’s happy hour Friday for Seasonal Potluck! When Kelley and I decided on asparagus for the month of May, we were definitely concerned about not being able to make cocktails […]…
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Let’s party! Rhubarb Mojitos
The time has arrived to kick off our seasonal potluck! April is rhubarb month, and its Friday, so I chose to do a cocktail for my inaugural recipe in the […]…
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