Sloppy Olives

July 5, 2025 Amanda Plott

If you think olives are just olives, prepare to have your mind—and your taste buds—blown. Enter Sloppy Olives, a vibrant, salty, and slightly spicy bite-sized flavor bomb inspired by the classic Italian puttanesca sauce. So grab your olive jar and get ready to amp up your snack game with this delightful twist.

What Are Sloppy Olives?

Think of Puttanesca sauce: tangy tomatoes, briny capers, pungent garlic, fiery chili flakes, and plenty of black olives all mingled together. Now imagine bottling that flavor explosion directly into olives themselves. Sloppy Olives are marinated olives that soak in the essence of this sauce, infusing the olives with layers of savory complexity and a little kick.

They’re the perfect marriage of brine and boldness, punchy enough to elevate salads, pasta, or your cheese board, but pliable enough to sneak into everyday meals for a savory boost…

Hot Honey Chili Crunch Dip

January 3, 2025 Amanda Plott

If you're looking for a flavor explosion that brings the heat and sweet, look no further than this Hot Honey Chili Crunch Dip! Perfect for game day, a casual get-together, or simply as a snack for one (or a few), this dip is not only easy to whip up but also brings those health-conscious vibes into your life. Let’s get that party started with a dip that will leave everyone raving!…

Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

July 14, 2024 Amanda Plott

Spice up your next gathering with this Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with that classic buffalo flavor, this crowd-pleasing appetizer is a surefire hit. Just mix, bake, and serve with your favorite dippers for a dish that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for game day, parties, or any time you're craving a little kick in your snack spread. Give it a try and watch it disappear in minutes!

Serve it up with veggie chips, fresh veggies, crackers, or any other dipper or scoop you prefer. I topped mine off with a little more buffalo sauce and some fresh chopped green onions…

Black-Eyed Pea Curry

January 2, 2024 Amanda Plott

Black-Eyed Pea Curry takes the often discarded legume to extraordinary heights, infusing it with a medley of aromatic spices that awaken the senses. This hearty curry embraces the humble black-eyed pea, turning it into a hero ingredient that effortlessly satisfies both body and soul.

With every spoonful, you'll be captivated by the rich and velvety texture of the curry, showcasing the marriage of tender black-eyed peas, luscious coconut milk, and a harmonious blend of lively Indian spices. Each ingredient works in unison, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

The beauty of Black-Eyed Pea Curry lies in its versatility. Whether you indulge in it as a main dish, accompanied by fluffy basmati rice, or as a side to complement other Indian delicacies, it never fails to astonish with its ability to simultaneously comfort and excite…

Soft Boiled Spiced Eggs

June 25, 2023 Amanda Plott

These soft boiled spiced eggs are a delectable and nutritious vegetarian low carb keto snack. Perfectly cooked eggs with a luscious, creamy yolk are perfectly seasoned with a combination of aromatic spices that create a delightful burst of flavor. Each bite is an explosion of warmth that tingles the taste buds, making it a satisfying treat for spicy food lovers.

There’s a perfectly jammy yolk on the inside while the outside is spicy and full of flavor. They go along well as a snack or even as part of a lunch or dinner; the sauce could easily be added over some rice or quinoa to pair with the eggs themselves…

Poblano Chicken Alfredo Dip

June 4, 2023 Amanda Plott

Sometimes in my house we just like to have what we call ‘snacky dinner’, which usually means finger foods of one kind or another. This time around I was feeling chips and dip, but I wanted something with a little bit of a twist to it. That’s where this Poblano Chicken Alfredo Dip comes in. This Poblano Chicken Alfredo Dip is super easy to make and it’s tasty too. It’s where Italian alfredo comes together with the spice of a poblano pepper.

The spice level on this dip varies, depending a lot on how spicy your pepper ends up being. Mine was really tame which is why I ended up also using a little bit of pepper jack cheese too. And even then, it was still pretty mild…