No matter the occasion, these recipes will be a hit with any of your guests! This collection of recipes are tried by our family and we approve of them all! We have something for everyone from delicious dips, appetizers everyone loves and desserts that will wow all your guests.


Dips and Spreads Your Guest Will Praise
If you love dips and speads you will love these! We love dip and it’s our go to for any occasion. Add in a few spreads and you have a wonderful array of foods!
Sausage Artichoke Dip – Crock Pot Recipe
This dip has been a family favorite for many many years! We make this for every occasion and it’s always a hit. The combination of green chilis and artichokes with sausage is wonderful.
Layered Taco Dip
This dip is one you will make over and over! It’s simple, easy and absolutely delicious!
French Quarter Cheese Spread
French Quarter Cheese Spread is a sweet and savory appetizer that is out of this world delicious! Add it to any party or gathering.
Southern Pimento Cheese Spread
This recipe is made with cream cheese and it has wonderful reviews. You can make this a day in advance which will save you time on party day!
Cowboy Caviar
This is an oil based dip, made with Italian dressing so it goes great with cream dips! You can also make this one a day in advance.
Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip
This is a sweet dip and it’s wonderful with vanilla wafers! You can’t stop eating this one!
Pecan Pie Dip
If you love pecan pie add this dip to your party! Served with pretzels and addicting!
Slider Recipes Everyone Loves
We love good slider and you will find many different versions here. We recently had the Hanky Panky sliders go viral! Everyone love these and the others are all good too.
Hanky Panky Sliders
These Hanky Panky Sliders will quickly become a favorite! They went viral recently on our social media! Huge hit.
Ham and Swiss Sliders
You will want to double this recipe! These never last long and are so great hot out of the oven.
Beef and Cheddar Sliders
If you are a fan of Beef and Cheddars add this slider to your menu. A little messy but worth it!
Big Mac Sliders
These Big Mac Sliders are the real deal! They are messy and delicious and always a hit.
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are delicious and simple. Basically we took the original hot brown open face sandwich and made them into minis!
Turkey Cranberry Sliders
These Turkey Cranberry Sliders are basically the “after Thanksgiving” treat! Take your holiday leftovers and turn them into a fabulous appetizer. Sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese on a simple slider roll make the perfect leftover snack. These are great for any occasion!
Appetizers for Any Occasion
These are all very popular on our site with great reviews! We recently added the cheerios because we found them in an old church cookbook. Those old recipes always stand the test of time!
Onion Patties
These are one of our most popular recipes for a reason! So good and are wonderful on burgers.
Onion Rings
These onion rings have a wonderful taste and are great for any gathering! Dip in ranch or ketchup and enjoy.
Classic Sausage Balls
These sausage balls are a must make for any party! They are delicious and always the winner!
Southern Cheese Straws
These have been around a very long time and still stand the test of time!!
Ranch Cheez-Its
Ranch Cheez-Its are so easy! Just mix oil, a few seasonings with Cheez-its and bake for 20 minutes. So simple and delicious!
Sausage Hashbrown Bites
These are a twist on a classic and so good! We love them crispy!
Mississippi Sausage Bites
Mississippi sausage bites will quickly become your favorite appetizer! Smoked sausage is slow-cooked with pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning mix, and gravy. This recipe is simple yet addictive.
Crock Pot Boiled Peanuts
If you love boiled peanuts this is a great way to enjoy them! Perfect for any gathering.
Crock Pot Cranberry Smokies
Only 3 simple ingredients and no prep at all! Perfect for any party.
Cheese Dreams Recipe
This simple old-fashioned cheese dreams recipe will become a favorite! It’s an easy appetizer that can be found in many old church cookbooks.
Olive Nut Spread
This is a recipe that has been around a very long time! It is fantastic on crackers.
Kentucky Benedictine Spread
Made popular during the Derby but perfect for any party. Made with cucumbers and always a hit.
Hasselback Smoked Sausage Bites
Hasselback smoked sausage bites are made with a ring of smoked sausage, cut hasselback style, and then smothered in a few fabulous ingredients to deliver a great appetizer with a dipping sauce!
Blue Cheese Biscuit Bites
Blue Cheese Biscuit Bites are so simple! They just take four ingredients and less than 5 minutes to prepare. They are absolutely delicious!
SWEET TREATS
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies come together quickly and have been a classic for many many years for a reason!
Lunch Lady Brownies
These have many 5 star reviews for a reason! They are incredible and always a hit.
Pecan Pie Muffins
Pecan pie muffins are so simple! Brown sugar, pecans, butter, flour, and eggs are all you need to make these delicious little treats. If you like Southern pecan pie, you’re going to love them.
Salted Nut Roll
If you love PayDay Bars this is one you will love. It’s only a few ingredients and great for a group!
Hot Buttered Cheerios
These are so simple to make, come together in a few minutes and everyone loves them!
Knock You Naked Bars
Knock You Naked Bars are delicious! Most are made with a chocolate cake mix, this one is prepared with a butter pecan cake mix and caramels!
Mini Cheesecake Tarts
These mini cheesecake tarts are so simple! Vanilla wafers, cream cheese, sugar and pie filling come together to make these delicious treats!
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread
This is a super easy recipe that packs a big punch! It’s wonderful with BBQ or as a dessert.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats
These little treats are so easy to make and melt in your mouth! Made in an 8X8 so its perfect for a small group.
Peanut Butter Krispy Treats
These are made different from the traditionl rice kirspy treats.. and you must give these a try! They are wonderful.
We will be updating this list as we add great new recipes to our website. We love to entertain so we are always going to be making new and delicious recipes.
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