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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
The Best Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Looking for the best Cinco de Mayo recipes? I have rounded up my favorites for you! Let’s start with a quick history lesson. Don’t confuse Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day – that’s on September 16th. Cinco de Mayo commemorates May 5, 1862, the date that the Mexican Army had an unlikely victory over […]
Cheesy Black Bean Dip
This Cheesy Black Bean Dip is an easy to make snack that comes together with less than 10 minutes of preparation time. It has the ideal balance of spice and melty cheese. Cheesy Black Bean Dip is made with a mix of pureed black beans, whole black beans, tomatoes with chilies, roasted poblano peppers, cream […]
Italian Croquettes
These easy to make Italian Croquettes takes a traditional Spanish tapa and adds Italian ingredients. Serve Italian Croquettes as a snack or an appetizer … you won’t be able to stop eating them. We ate this entire batch between the two of us. When Charles and I were in Spain last year, we ate a […]
Mexican Flatbread
This Mexican Flatbread has bold flavors and plenty of vegetables. It will be a welcome addition at your next party. My recipe for Mexican Flatbread is fun and slightly out of the box appetizer. Flatbread tends to be made with Italian ingredients, but I used leftover ingredients from enchilada night to put a fun twist […]