Dionne Baldwin
Appetizer Fanatic
Trying new things makes an ordinary day more exciting, don't you think? I have a lot of fun trying unordinary recipes and using new ingredients out of curiosity. I'm also resourceful and creative with what I have. Before food blogging, I enjoyed thirteen years in the coffee industry. The comfort of spending time with friends and family over coffee and fresh baked goodies stuck with me so I started to cook and bake a little differently. It wasn't just about the food itself anymore, although I've enjoyed some very memorable recipes. Feel free to connect with me and introduce yourself! I'd love to hear about your favorite food memory.
Dionne's Recent Posts
Garlic Butter Puff Pastry Pinwheels
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A crisp version of garlic bread, or at least that’s how I refer to garlic butter puff pastry pinwheels. They come together fast and are a delicious savory treat!
Spelt Bread
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Spelt Bread is made from an ancient form of wheat. It’s lighter and sweeter, and it may just be your new favorite toasting bread!
Quesadilla Burgers Recipe
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Quesadilla Burgers may just be your new favorite easy dinner. They’ll please a crowd too!
Pizza Chips
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Pizza Chips are your new favorite party food, we just know it. Totally easy, and totally delish.
Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
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Buffalo chicken celery sticks take celery to a whole new level! It’s sure to jazz up plain celery for sure and put a smile on every Buffalo chicken lover’s face.
Bacon Cheddar Mini Quesadillas
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Bacon Cheddar Mini Quesadillas? You bet! These have game day written allllllll over them.
Pan Fried Chickpeas
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Pan Fried Chickpeas are so quick and easy to make for a last minute appetizer, you can always keep a can or two around just in case! They’re a total crowd pleaser.
Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings
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Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings combine some fantastic flavors and make a party classic something new. We’re ready for game day, how ‘bout you?!
Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
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Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread, it’s officially a party! Even if you’re having a casual family get together. Your pizza loving friends will go nuts for this monkey bread!
Garlic Butter Breadsticks
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Soft Garlic Butter Breadsticks brushed with garlic butter are such a savory treat. You and your guests will love them!
Sweet Chili Chicken Eggrolls
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Sweet Chili Chicken Eggrolls are made with just a few simple ingredients and are a delicious way to wow your guests! The sweet and spicy chili sauce adds a fun flavor you’re all going to love.
BBQ Meatballs
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For an appetizer you can’t get enough of, these BBQ Meatballs are really going to hit the spot! Easy to make a quick to prepare, you’re not far away from this savory treat.
Sloppy Joe Sliders
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The appetizer version of a savory favorite, sloppy joe sliders are here to kick your party up a notch! Your guests will love these mini messy burgers.
Tapas Platter
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A tapas platter is a very simple appetizer taking almost no prep time but seems to be a very popular way to mingle and wait for the main course. Use seasonal fruits and vegetables to create your own tapas platters for you and your guests to enjoy!
Caramelized Onion Eggplant Dip
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Caramelized Onion Eggplant Dip is the ideal addition to any potluck or picnic! Serve warm or make ahead and spread on crackers or crostini and your guests will love it.
Melted Cheese Crackers
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Melted Cheese Crackers seem like a no-brainer, but they’re the appetizer you never considered. They go great with dips, and are excellent on their own too.
Spicy Bean Dip
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Spicy bean dip will be a huge hit at your next party! Whip up some homemade tortilla chips too, and you are set!
Homemade Tortilla Chips
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Homemade tortilla chips are totally worth the effort. Bring on the salsa!
Spicy Roasted Nuts
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Spicy roasted nuts are fantastic for entertaining. You can make them in advance, and serve them up with a crisp glass of wine.
Nacho Chicken Dip
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Nacho chicken dip is an out of this world dip you and your guests will love so much, you’ll want to eat it with a spoon! Or at the very least chips that resemble the end of a spoon for easy scooping.
Cheese Twists
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Cheese twists are crispy, crunchy, addicting homemade crackers your party guests will love. You better make a double batch.
Beer Brats with Mushrooms and Onions
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Beer brats with mushrooms and onions can be great as an easy app or lunch. It’s the magic in the caramelized onions that makes them special.
Upside Down Tomato Basil Tartlets
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Upside down mini tomato basil tartlets are elegant enough for any dinner party, but they could just be dinner too. We dare you to eat just one!
Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
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Sautéed garlic shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce make an elegant appetizer to pass around at parties, but they easily work at a potluck or baseball-watching party too. Don’t skip the homemade sauce!