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    Appetizers

    Start your meal off right with these crowd-pleasing appetizers!

    Our Mini Salami Cheese Balls are a fun and tasty treat, complete with a pretzel stick for easy snacking.

    For something hearty and indulgent, try our Loaded Beef Tater Tots (Totchos). They’re so satisfying they could double as a main dish!

    Got an abundance of zucchini? Put it to good use with our Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries—a healthier twist on a classic favorite.

    • Santa Claus Veggie Tray
    • Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Bread
    • Air Fryer Steak Fries
    • Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
    • Cream Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
    • Crispy Air Fryer Ravioli
    • Southern Fried Yellow Squash
    • Air Fryer Potato Wedges
    • Chili’s Queso (no Velveeta)
    • Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins
    • Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
    • Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes
    • Mini Salami Cheese Balls
    • Sausage Pineapple Mini Meatballs
    • Avocado Ranch Deviled Eggs
    • Cheesy Ranch Beer Dip
    • Asparagus Strawberry Mixed Green Salad
    • Loaded Beef Tater Tots (Totchos)
    • Italian Style Salad
    • Jalapeno Potato Poppers
    • Green Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese
    • Perfect Party Cheese Board
    • Ina Garten’s Baked Sweet Potato Fries
    • Potato Wedges

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    Hi, I’m Mindy! Whether I’m cooking for friends and family or sharing recipes with you, I love feeding people. And it doesn’t have to be complicated! Here, you’ll find quick and easy recipes that don’t require a long list of ingredients or take too much time.

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      Air Fryer Cube Steak
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      Air Fryer Canned Biscuits
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      Tornado (Do Nothing) Cake
    • Homemade Arby’s Chicken Salad
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      Southern Fried Yellow Squash

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    Every recipe on this blog is tested in my own kitchen and written by me, Mindy. I occasionally use AI tools to help with things like editing or brainstorming, but the cooking, photography, and storytelling are all mine.

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