vegetarian appetizer

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September 7, 2014 by Danielle

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I love football season. But it’s not for the game… it’s for the food. No, seriously. I also like the fact that we have an excuse to get together with friends and hang out. And it gives me an excuse to try out delicious recipes without having to enjoy them all by myself.

And as of this weekend, football season is here with full force. So that means a. I have no control over the remote anymore and b. I get to try out all of the recipes I’ve been pinning over the summer! Starting with a delicious spinach artichoke dip that will complete any tailgating spread.

With any party food I try to keep it simple. My basic rule of thumb is to buy mostly pre-made foods (let someone else do a little of the work) and focus on one homemade recipe to keep my stress level down. Luckily I got some help from Walmart’s deli department this time… [Read more…]

Veggie Pizza Appetizer Recipe with Ranch

December 28, 2012 by Danielle

Veggie Pizza Appetizer Recipe with Ranch

With New Years Eve right around the corner the one thing on my mind are appetizers! Having an easy meal plan for this long night is the key to our success and easy appetizers are our #1 priority. This veggie pizza appetizer recipe with ranch is not only easy but there isn’t much cooking involved!

You cook the crust up separately and then add the ingredients minutes before the guests arrive. Plus with tons of fresh veggies on top this is a semi-healthy option for those who have already started on their New Year resolutions.

And we’re always serving ranch with chips and veggies so grabbing a 1/2 cup of the prepared dip before setting it out is super easy. And it gives this appetizer a delicious taste! Out of ranch dip mix? just use sour cream and it’ll still taste yummy.

Veggie Pizza Appetizer Recipe with Ranch

Recipe Type: Appetizer

Ingredients

2 cans crescent rolls
8oz light cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup ranch dip mix, prepared
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 cup english cucumbers, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Roll out both tubes of crescent roll dough onto a rimmed baking sheet. Press seams together to make one large piece of dough. Bake for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown.
Set dough aside and let cool for 30 minutes.
Mix cream cheese, ranch dip, dill, and garlic powder together. Spread over cooled dough.
Sprinkle chopped veggies over the cream cheese spread evenly.
Cut into even pieces and serve.