Pick-Em-Ups

Pecan-Covered Olives

This recipe comes  from Mom.    This has been served at many holiday affairs. People always ask about it, because it is so different, but so easy. It is also great because you have to make it ahead. (Kendra's friend Robin serves them at Christmas, since they are red and green, and she calls them Jingle Balls. Feel free… Continue reading Pecan-Covered Olives

Crock Pot · Dips

Kick Ass Queso

This queso originally came from my sister Tracy's friend,  Mimi, who brought this to their pottery-making class in Seabrook, Washington. It has gone by several names. Mom cleaned it up by renaming it Kick 'Em Queso. A mom is always a mom. Then I served it as an appetizer at a company party for the… Continue reading Kick Ass Queso

Dips

Apples and Dip

My dear friend Samantha makes this and it is addicting.  She is my friend that hates to cook, but always has the best dishes. This is nice when you need a quick bite of something sweet with a group of girls.  Soak the apples in pineapple juice so they don't get brown. Apples & Dip… Continue reading Apples and Dip