Fried Feta Bites

Yield: 16 pieces

Cheese Straws

Yield: ~120 cheese straws

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

Yield: 1 Cheeseball

Korean Meatballs

Yield: 6 servings

Deep Fried Goat Cheese Balls

Yield: 27

Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Yield: 2 cups

Rotten Deviled Eggs

Yield: 24 servings

Gochujang Hummus

Yield: 2 cups hummus

Candied Nuts

If you're looking for a snack food for the Superbowl, this is where you want to be.

Yield: 2 1/2 cups nuts

Guacamole on Rye Toast

The Serrano peppers give the guacamole just a little bit of kick, which is balanced out by the cream cheese.  A great finger food to serve before any meal.

Yield: 2 servings

Artichoke & Lemon Pesto

The strong flavor of this pesto really sets it apart from the conventional recipes.  Use it on simple toasted bread for an appetizer (like I did), or put it with your favorite pasta.

Yield: 2 cups pesto

7 Layer Vegetarian Dip

I normally don't do vegetarian, and I have to admit that I really had to stretch to do a dip this big without meat.  But it turned out really well and definitely worth the effort.

Yield: 12 servings

Grilled Bread

This bread is not too difficult to whip up and definitely looks fancy.  Good side dish to make when you have comapny coming over.

Yield: 20-22 servings

Triple Cheese Balls

A single base mixture serves to create three different flavors of cheeseball.  All three are great, though my personal favorite is the Gorgonzola-cranberry.

• Pesto Cheeseball
• Horseradish-Bacon Cheeseball
• Gorgonzola-Cranberry Cheeseball

Yield: 20 servings

Goat Cheese Cranberry Appetizers

Goat cheese always packs a flavorful punch.  Combined with some spices and the sweetness of cranberry, your guests will love these appetizers.

Yield: 50 pieces

Cheesy Artichoke Dip

Yield: 12 servings

Garlic Cheese Chicken Wings

These wings have a great aroma, flavor, and crispy texture.

Yield: 28 chicken wings

Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

These have quite a bit of kick.  Plus, it's an excuse to eat more bacon.

Yield: 36 poppers

Pepper Popper Fingers

These creepy fingers will look great at your halloween party.  And the cheesey filling will ensure you eat a whole handful.  (Haha.  Get it?  ... Ugh.)

Yield: 24 poppers

Blood 'n Guts Dip

This cranberry-mustard dip is great for Halloween because it looks like blood & guts.  But don't be skerred, it still tastes good.

Yield: 20 servings