Jalapeno Popper Brie Bread Bowl is a fun take on jalapeno poppers and is perfect for a game night snack or small dinner appetizer. Jalapeno Popper Brie Bread Bowl Preheat the oven to 350°F. 4 ounces diced pancetta 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 5-6 jalapeno peppers, roasted then minced 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced One […]
Fig Vinaigrette Dressing A fun change-up from a typical salad dressing and make a tasty dip for a charcuterie board. Fig Vinaigrette Dressing 1 cup grapeseed oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 4 dried figs (or 2 stemmed fresh figs) 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1/3 cup honey Dash of sea salt Dash of coarse ground pepper Place all […]
Learning how to make pesto will make a huge impact on your dishes. It’s easy to make and goes great with almost everything! How to Make Pesto 6 garlic cloves, peeled 4-ounces pine nuts 4 ounces fresh basil 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (or Parmesan), grated 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 […]
This zesty Santa Fe Dip is easy to make, impressive, and can be served with tortilla chips of a fun appetizer. Santa Fe Dip 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 ounces sour cream 6 ounces pepper jack cheese, freshly grated 6 ounces white cheddar cheese, freshly grated 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 red, yellow, […]
This Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is as beautiful as it is yummy. And it’s easy to make. Cranberry Jalapeño Dip 4 ounces fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/8 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 2 eight-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 – 2 Jalapeños, minced Place cranberries in a saucepan with […]
Oh, Betsy, this Red, White, and Blue Salsa is scrumptious! Flag down your neighbors and have them over for this perfect summer evening treat. Red, White, and Blue Salsa 2 bosc pears, fine diced Juice of one small lime 1 cup blueberries 1 1/2 cups strawberries, fine diced 1 or 2 jalapenos, minced 4-5 sprigs cilantro, minced […]
The artichoke is one of the snobbiest and beautiful veggies in all the vegetable kingdom, especially after this recipe… Artichoke Dip. Isn’t she gorgeous? Artichoke Dip Serves 8 for appetizers or 4 for dinner. 4 large artichokes 1/4 cup fresh lemon, juiced (divided) 4 ounces cubetti pancetta or pre-cooked large bacon bits (leave out for […]
Hot Cheesy Crab Dip is everything. Need a snack? Feeling crabby? Sorry. Cheesy puns, I know. Moving on. Here’s a party favorite… for your next shindig, game day, or, if you’re feeling especially worthy, just because. Cheesy Crab Dip Makes about 6 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 pound crab (or imitation crab meat for […]
Is there anything that brings Americans and Mexicans together like Queso Cheese Sauce Recipe? And our love of siestas. And fiestas. Well, and margaritas. Yeah, margaritas trump them all. But I have to say, queso sauce has to be runner-up. Just start with a couple bricks of cheese and build from there… Queso Cheese Sauce 3/4 cup […]
The thing that’s cool about garlic hummus, is that you can add yummy stuff to the garbanzos when you put them in the food processor… … red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, cilantro, pesto, cheese, sauteed mushrooms, or jalapenos. Well, you get the idea. Garlic Hummus 4 cloves garlic (or more) 20 ounces drained & rinsed […]
Dotter’s owl-themed birthday party was such fun. It seems like just yesterday we celebrated Dotter’s 16th birthday. I told her and son they must never grow up but neither one of them listened to me. Son now towers over me and Dotter celebrated her 20th birthday this weekend. Cheese Fondue – Click here for the […]
What’s not to love about hot cheese dip? Cheese Dip Preheat 350°F. 8 oz packages of cream cheese, softened 8 oz sour cream 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 4 tablespoons grated yellow onion 3/4 teaspoon oregano 3/4 teaspoon basil Mix ingredients together well and bake until hot & bubbly. […]
Cheesy Asparagus Dip. What is a Labor Day BBQ without a dip? What is a three-day weekend party without an appetizer? Here’s a great way to use the woody ends of asparagus that you might normally throw away and make sure you have that yummy dip for friends & family while they wait for the […]
Fresh and Zesty Guacamole. If eating a rainbow of colors is a healthy way to fill your plate, Fresh and Zesty Guacamole and homemade pico de gallo salsa are two foods we should eat every day. I could do that. If I must. Let’s make some guacamole that will knock your socks off, flop you […]
If you love freshly grilled Mexican food, you’ve surely enjoyed pico de gallo salsa on your favorite dish. While many peeps focus on trying to get a grilled chicken or beef recipe down to a science, it is actually the pico de gallo that brings the fresh & sassy flavor to the fiesta. One of […]
Homecoming Dinner Party With Cheese Fondue. Dotter has dinner parties every year before all of the big high school shindigs. Homecoming Dinner Party With Cheese Fondue This weekend we celebrated homecoming with a fondue party. Fondue is such a fun way to have dinner together since it takes longer to eat than most meals due […]
