I teamed up with my favorite cheese producer, Cabot, to create a recipe for a Giant Grilled Cheese Appetizer! It’s just the thing to serve as a game-day meal, as a party appetizer, or as an after school snack. This isn’t just any grilled cheese, it’s bigger, more flavorful, and better than the grilled cheese […]
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Zucchini and Corn Fritters
Zucchini and Corn Fritters are crispy little cakes of corn and shredded zucchini seasoned with Pecorino Romano, garlic, and lemon juice. Serve them as an appetizer or side dish! Looking for a fun way to serve veggies? Look no further! These fritters have lots of shredded zucchini and whole kernels of corn and are lightly […]
Pesto Hummus
Pesto Hummus is the best hummus. It has fresh herbaceous flavor and I cannot stop eating it. This pesto hummus tastes like an equal balance of pesto and hummus. It’s smooth and creamy with citrus, basil, and nutty flavors. Hummus is one of my go-to snacks. I often just buy the tubs at the grocery […]
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Spread this roasted red pepper dip on a cracker, add it to a sandwich, or put it inside an omelet. It’s a culinary secret weapon. I discovered roasted red pepper dip at a market near my home. The shop sells other dips that I have tried before, they have an onion dip, a blue cheese […]
How to make Pupusas
Learn how to make Pupusas! A pupusa is a stuffed Salvadorian flatbread with a crispy masa outside and a cheesy inside. The best snacks are crispy and cheesy, and pupusas satisfy both of these requirements. I discovered pupusas when I was in Santa Fe. We went to the farmers market and that is where I saw […]
Buffalo Cauliflower
Buffalo Cauliflower is the best way to eat cauliflower. This vegetarian version of wings turns cauliflower into a spicy snack. I was first introduced to buffalo cauliflower at Range and was instantly hooked. The concept is simple, buffalo cauliflower is a spicy treat that is baked, not fried, and made using cauliflower instead of chicken […]
Baked Taco Dip
Baked Taco Dip is an easy to prepare appetizer made with layers of refried beans, cream cheese, salsa, ground beef with taco seasoning, chopped tomatoes, and cheese. This six layer Baked Taco Dip combines classic taco ingredients to create a hearty and crowd-pleasing dip that is perfect for your next party. It’s easy to prepare and […]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Learn how to make Buffalo Chicken Dip, an essential Midwestern food consisting of shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoned cream cheese topped with cheese. It’s a party staple in Chicago that combines the key food groups of melty cheese, ranch, and buffalo sauce. Usually, Buffalo Chicken Dip is assembled in three layers. The […]
Edamame Hummus
This Edamame Hummus is made with cooked shelled soybeans, fresh lemon juice, cucumber, tahini, and olive oil. It’s light and refreshing and can be served as a dip or as an addition to a sandwich. Making Edamame Hummus is as simple as boiling some edamame and then blending them up in a food processor along […]
Baked Jalapeño Poppers
Baked Jalapeño Poppers are filled with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Monterey jack cheese, coated in a crispy breadcrumb coating and baked. It’s a slightly healthier take on the popular appetizer. These Baked Jalapeño Poppers are seriously addictive. I ate at least 8 of them as soon as I finished taking photos. I kept going back for […]