Category Archives: Appetizers

Tomato Tuna Melts

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Canned tuna seems to be one of those polarizing items for many people – you either love it or hate it. I happen to be a big fan of it, especially since you can get those pre-seasoned packets of it for a quick lunch that does not required an ice pack if you are running around. As an added bonus, these tomato tuna melts reheat surprisingly well in the microwave. Continue reading →

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Ruby Old Fashioned

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

In April my husband and I took a trip to Louisville, KY and spent a long weekend enjoying everything it has to offer, including its pride of bourbon. We packed a ton of activities into just a few days, including … Continue reading →

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Easy Pizza Rolls

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

  Hi everyone! Today I am sharing these awesome pizza rolls. They take a few minutes to assemble and would be the perfect quick appetizer for game day or a fun lunch for the kiddos. It has been quite some time … Continue reading →

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Easy (Cheesy) Cranberry Crostini

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

  Every year I have a sudden “oh my gosh New Years Eve is only a couple days away!” realization. For some reason the hustle and bustle of the season leaves me forgetting that there is still one more holiday left … Continue reading →

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Ricotta & Kale Crostini

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I had some requests for “football food” with the Super Bowl near and several dozen things came to mind immediately with those requests. It was not until I began jotting ideas in my notebook that I realized they were all … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

You get invited to a holiday party and one day before it takes place you remember you were asked to bring a snack or appetizer to share. Said party also takes place shortly after you return from work, leaving you … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese (It’s Almost) Summer Rolls

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

  There is a new International food market in our neighborhood and I could not wait until it opened. So on a Saturday afternoon I went on an adventure to check it out. I fully expected to be disappointed, only … Continue reading →

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