Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots

INGREDIENTS 2 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced on a diagonal ½ c. butter ½ c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice INSTRUCTIONS In a large, deep skillet, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add carrots; boil 3 minutes. Drain. In the same skillet, melt butter, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice … Read more

Antipasto Skewers

Ingredients 12 kalamata olives 12 small balls of fresh mozzarella get the marinated type if available 12 slices of thick cut salami 12 pimento stuffed green olives 6 whole jarred cherry peppers halved 12 small pepperoncini peppers Instructions  Get full recipe >> Antipasto Skewers @ dinneratthezoo.com

Sweet & Tangy Balls

INGREDIENTS Large pack of frozen meatballs, mine had about 64 in them 1: 16- oz jar grape jelly 1: 12- oz jar of chili sauce (I used a Wegman’s brand but Heinz sells them too it’s usually located near the ketchup & hot sauce) INSTRUCTIONS In a small pot on medium high heat, combine jelly … Read more

Avocado Egg Rolls

Ingredients EGG ROLLS 3 large avocados, diced ½ cup zesty sun dried tomatoes, I used the dried kind (not jarred in oil) to avoid added moisture ¼ cup chopped cilantro ½ teaspoon salt 9 egg roll wraps 1 egg slightly beaten oil for frying DIPPING SAUCE 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar ½ … Read more

Pepperoni and Cream Cheese Pizza Rolls

Ingredients 1 6 oz Pack Pepperoni Slices 40-60 Stuffed Green Olives 40-60 Toothpicks Filling 1 8 oz Block Cream Cheese (softened) 1 Tablespoon Sour Cream 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese ½ Cup Italian Blend Shredded Cheese (Kraft is my favorite) 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning ¼ teaspoon Salt Instructions To Make Filling Mix together cream cheese and … Read more

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

INGREDIENTS 12 wonton wrappers 4 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ c. sour cream 12 oz. bacon, cooked & crumbled (reserve 2 Tbsp.) 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 2 Tbsp.) 3-4 jalapeños, seeded and chopped INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup; … Read more

Oven Fried Green Beans

Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans 1 egg 2 tablespoons olive oil plus 1 tablespoon for drizzling pan 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika dash pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking pans (about 15.5×10.5-inches each) with … Read more

Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Bacon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean, peels on 1 and 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup granted 2% sharp cheddar cheese 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons non-fat or 2% plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon smoked … Read more