Snacks

Corn Dog Muffins

March 1, 2012
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Let’s talk fun kid food.  Or, fun hubby pleasin’ food!  Either way, this food is fun! Last week I was looking at Food Gawker and stumbled upon a picture of these little baked corn dog muffins.  The original recipe from “in sock monkey slippers” was made with regular hot dogs in mini muffin tins.  I [...]

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Green Goddess Dip

February 29, 2012
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It’s leap day and I’m laid up in bed today, fighting off a nasty cold.  Ugh.  Raise your hand if you’re ready for spring!  (You can’t see me but I’m not only raising my hand but waving it around like an eager little school girl).  Today I want to share a really delicious sauce that [...]

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Brown Sugar BBQ Drumettes

February 27, 2012
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Well hi there and happy Monday morning to you all!  I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  Did you watch the Oscars?  I have to say, I don’t see a lot of movies but I like to watch the award shows to see what everyone is wearing and what their makeup looks like.  My favorite? [...]

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New Orleans Beignets

February 13, 2012
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Well hello there!   It’s another cold, Monday and I am ready for spring already!  I’m thinkin’ what we all need is a little pick me up.  Yes, a pick me up in the shape of a little fried pillow of dough, doused with powdered sugar. Oh sweet Monday!  You just got a WHOLE LOT BETTER! [...]

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Texas Caviar

February 3, 2012
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I’m gonna jump on the Super Bowl snack bandwagon and make a game day suggestion. Texas Caviar is just the right snack for the game this Sunday.  I know the question that is coming to your heads.  What is the “caviar” part of this dip?  Well, fancy schmancy black beans of course!  Hey, that’s how we [...]

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Baklava Butter

January 16, 2012
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Since I have been eating healthier and becoming more calorie conscience, it’s a challenge to come up with a variety of healthy and satisfying snacks.  One of my go to snacks is apple slices and peanut butter and I love it but sometimes it gets boring. Today, I made a batch of baklava butter.  It’s [...]

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Lettuce Wraps

January 11, 2012
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I always have to be very sneaky about how I put vegetables into our meals because my husband is not a veggie lover.  I find that if I dice them up into itty, bitty pieces and cook them in some kind of meat and a little sauce, he will eat them!  Lettuce wraps are one [...]

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Turkey Chili

January 3, 2012
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Well, this year on Sweet Tea and Taters, I’m going to try to incorporate some healthier recipes every now and again.  Don’t worry people… there’s still gonna be plenty of butter involved.  I mean, we can’t have a southern blog without butter, now can we?! We will start this “health” kick off on a delicious [...]

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Fried Ravioli

December 19, 2011
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Today, a traditional italian food meets southern, deep-fried hospitality. I’m talking about FRIED RAVIOLI. Hot, crunchy outside and gooey, soft cheese on the inside.  Mmmm… once you start nibbling, it’s hard to stop!  Try it at your next party! Fried Ravioli Print Recipe type: Appetizer, Snacks Author: Sweet Tea & Taters Ingredients 1 c. buttermilk [...]

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Holiday Meatballs

December 13, 2011
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Looking for a holiday party appetizer?  Look no further… My aunt makes these meatballs every Christmas.  When Matt, (my hubby), joined the family, he thought he had died and gone to heaven the first time he tasted the meatballs.  He loves them!  Now, my aunt makes a double batch when Matt is in town for [...]

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