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December 15, 2025

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Delicious and easy this is a festive Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is surrounded by our favorite crackers and pretzels.

This Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball is sweet and savory treat! It has tangy dried cranberries, savory pecans, green onions, two cheeses, spices, and just a bit of brown sugar to bring it all together! It’s festive on the outside, taste delicious on the inside, and is a winner for any holiday party!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: appetizer, snack

December 4, 2025

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A party cheese ball of bacon and Ranch surrounded by crackers, crisps, chips, and celery.

This Easy Bacon Ranch Cheeseball is a clear winner with its savory bacon and tangy Ranch flavors. It highly addictive and a party pleasing appetizer!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Pork Tagged With: appetizer, kid-friendly, snack

May 21, 2025

Dried Beef and Chives Cheese Ball

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A cracker with dried beef and chives cheese ball spread on top and garnished with extra purple chive flowers.

Chopped dried beef and the flowering top of chives mixed into softened cream cheese with garlic powder and parsley is this Dried Beef and Chives Cheese Ball recipe. It’s fun and fancy without being overly-onion flavored… perfect for your spring and summer parties!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Beef, Food & Recipes, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, beef, kid-friendly, side dishes

May 1, 2025

Sausage Bread

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A slice of sausage bread showing of delicious sausage, cheese, and spinach in a bread loaf.

Sausage bread is savory sausage and melted cheese baked into pizza or bread dough for a tasty appetizer, game-day snack, family meal!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Pork, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, easy main, easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish, snack

March 20, 2025

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Roll Ups

by Julie - The Recipe Life

These Bacon Cheddar Ranch Roll Ups are a beginner recipe that’s a great party appetizer and can be made in advance! With savory bacon and zesty Ranch, these roll ups are a crowd favorite that never lasts long enough!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Pork, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, kid-friendly, side dishes, snack

March 6, 2025

Candied Cranberries

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Delicious candid cranberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

With just four ingredients and minimal baking time, this beginner-friendly recipe offers a delightful addition to your holiday table. Candied Cranberries are easy to prepare and deliciously sweet to enjoy!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, side dishes, snack

January 15, 2025

Sweet and Simple Parmesan Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Overview of this amazing simple and sweet parmesan salad with a homemade dressing.

Crispy romaine hearts, sliced red onion, and croutons are tossed with a homemade sweet parmesan garlic dressing in this Sweet and Simple Parmesan Salad recipe that will impress both family and dinner guests!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: appetizer, kid-friendly, salad, side dishes

December 18, 2024

Vegetable Pizza Dip

by Julie - The Recipe Life

This Vegetable Pizza Dip consists of a creamy blend of softened cream cheese, sour cream, Ranch seasoning, and dill weed, mixed with fresh broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and red onion. It’s a fun, no-bake appetizer that transforms classic vegetable pizza into a delicious dip, perfect for any party!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Featured, Food & Recipes, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, kid-friendly, snack

December 12, 2024

White Chocolate Trail Mix

by Julie - The Recipe Life

White chocolate coated pretzels, rice squares, and Cheerios tossed with M&Ms and holiday sprinkles for a fun Christmas snack kids love!

This White Chocolate Trail Mix recipe features white chocolate-coated pretzels, Rice Chex, and Cheerios, all combined with holiday M&Ms, sprinkles, and optional peanuts. This easy trail mix requires no baking or cooking. It’s a classic holiday snack with addictive sweet and salty flavors!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Desserts, Food & Recipes, Seasonal Favorites, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, delicious dessert, kid-friendly, side dishes, snack

December 5, 2024

Ground Beef Baked Tacos

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A large cutting board lined with parchment paper and bowls of chopped lettuce, fresh salsa, sour cream surrounding oven-hot ground beef street tacos.

Taco-seasoned ground beef with a homemade spice mix sandwiched between a melted blend of Mexican cheeses and baked to perfection on street-size taco tortillas is this Ground Beef Baked Taco recipe! These tacos are easy to prepare, customize, and serve making them ideal for an easy family meal and fun game day appetizer that’s a win for all guests!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Beef, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Uncategorized Tagged With: appetizer, beef, easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish

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Seasonal Favorites

White chocolate coated pretzels, rice squares, and Cheerios tossed with M&Ms and holiday sprinkles for a fun Christmas snack kids love!

White Chocolate Trail Mix

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