Goat Cheese and Honey Spread

This is probably one of the easiest, quickest appetizers I've ever made. It's always a hit at any party I bring it to. If you like goat cheese you will definitely find this to become one of your favorites! Hope you enjoy!

Goat Cheese and Honey Spread

1 goat cheese log
1/2 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds
1/3 cup honey
Fresh fruit
Assorted crackers

Press or roll goat cheese in sunflower seeds, covering cheese completely. Drizzle honey over the top of the cheese roll. Serve with fresh fruit and crackers.

Italian Layer Dip

I got this idea from a teacher friend who makes a dip very similar to this. I changed the cheeses up a little to give it a little twist. This is great as an appetizer on Italian night!

Italian Layer Dip


Ingredients:
1 8-oz package of 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1 8-oz package of goat cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (plus a little extra for top)
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp black onion
1 small jar of pesto
1 small jar of sun dried tomatoes, sliced

Directions:
In a small bowl combine all three cheeses, garlic powder, and black onion until thoroughly mixed. Spread mixture onto a medium sized plate or serving dish.
Spread pesto over cheese mixture
Sprinkle tomatoes on top of pesto.
Sprinkle reserved Parmesan cheese over the top of dish.
Serve with crackers or baguette slices.

Copy Cat Chuy's Dip

If you're like me if you go to Chuy's in Houston you can't help but order their delicious Creamy Jalapeno dip. It's one of the best dips in town! This dip is a copy cat dip and tastes just as good as the real thing! Hope you enjoy!

Creamy Jalapeño Dip

Ingredients:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup milk
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 (1 oz) pack dry ranch dressing mix
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies
1 cup pickled jalapeños
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. lime juice

Directions:
Whisk mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix.
Use a food processor to combine green chilies, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Add mayo mixture to food process along with the salt, garlic powder, and lime juice.
Mix to combine. Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors combine.
Serve with tortilla chips.