Mealtime Memories
Lovable Appetizers: creamy artichoke dip, avocado pomegranate dip, and crockpot cranberry meatballs.
In 2012, I was fortunate to spend a summer in Europe. It began with a teacher study abroad coarse in Madrid, Spain. We studied great Spanish artists, writers and toured historic sites. It was a life changing experience for me. I made some of my closest friends there and experienced life, culture and self discovery.
Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs: sweet, tangy, savory meatballs.
This is an absolute favorite recipe! It is hard to find something more savory sweet than these crockpot cranberry meatballs. It is impossible to have just one. This is the absolute best appetizer out there.
I love that it is so simple to create: dump the meatballs into the crockpot, mix up sauce and cover the meatballs. Then you have the most incredible smell fill your home for the entire time it cooks. You will be making these for more than just appetizers.
I love a good appetizer! It may be from my summer in Spain where I fell in love with tapas—small portioned meals. Literally I could eat appetizers and be totally fine without any other courses. This creamy artichoke dip will be one you come back to over and over!
Pomegranate Avocado Dip: pomegranate, avocado, tomato salsa that will surprise your tastebuds.
Have you ever looked at something and said “I will never eat that?” This pomegranate avocado dip was that dish for me. I had to be coaxed into giving it a try. I remember thinking, as I bit down into my chip filled salsa, “Here goes nothing!” Boy was I wrong! I was blown away by the explosive flavors and textures that filled my mouth. It was so good that I had to move away from the tray or else I would have eaten the entire thing myself.
Friday Faves: Birthday Week
Is it possible to just feel yourself rather than feeling your age? I feel like I’m getting older, but really picture myself as my 28 year old self. I’m me, just living life and enjoying the adventures that come my way. Well, either way, I feel great and am so happy where life has taken me. [Read more…]