Stack of Onion Rings

Description Everyone loves onion rings! This recipe is simple and fun. Use regular bread crumbs instead of seasoned, if desired. Ingredients 1 quart safflower oil for frying 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs 4 large Spanish onions, sliced into 1/4 inch thick … Read more

Rocky’s Zesty Ham Croquettes

Description This recipe for ham croquettes is great for leftovers; it’s a nice treat from the boring next-day ham and cheese sandwich or ham dinner. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds leftover baked ham 4 eggs, divided 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup fresh chopped garlic ¼ cup dried minced onion 3 cups Italian-style bread crumbs 2 cups shredded … Read more

Sausage-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Description There’s nothing quite like the piquillo pepper. They’re sweet, fruity, slightly smoky, and just bitter enough. For me, they’re the San Marzano tomatoes of peppers. And while I enjoy them in literally anything, these delicate, triangular beauties are just made for stuffing. Ingredients 8 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed, divided 4 ounces chorizo … Read more

Yogurt Herb Dipping Sauce

Description A creamy yogurt dressing. The sour cream and cilantro add a little bit of a kick! Try this dip with vegetables or potato chips, you’ll love it. Ingredients ½ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon chopped green onion ½ teaspoon celery … Read more

Mary McCormack’s Marinated Mushrooms

Description This is a wonderful hors d’oeuvre for the holidays. It always gets eaten fast in our home. Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt 1 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt ¼ cup distilled white vinegar ½ cup olive oil 2 (8 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained Instructions Whisk together the garlic salt seasoned salt vinegar and olive oil. Pour … Read more

Kyle’s Cucumber Dip

Description Quick recipe for a party or sharing. Serve with crackers. Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese 1 cup seeded, chopped cucumber ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon dried dill weed ½ teaspoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions Mix cream cheese cucumber Cheddar cheese dill lemon juice garlic powder and … Read more

Appetizer Cheese Bake

Description This unique hot cheese dip tantalizes all who try it and goes well with tortilla chips and crackers. Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup mayonnaise ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cups finely shredded Cheddar cheese 1 onion, finely chopped Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: … Read more

Rosemary Garlic Knots

Description A quick-and-easy recipe for garlic knots that are extremely flavorful. They are a big hit at parties and get-togethers. Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) can jumbo, butter-flavored biscuits ⅓ cup olive oil 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, or more to taste 3 teaspoons granulated garlic ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 dash dried basil … Read more

Uncle Jon’s Watermelon Salsa

Description This is a good way to use up extra watermelon, but also a good excuse to buy some watermelon in the first place. I was surprised by how well the watermelon works in salsa. Ingredients 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped ½ large white onion, chopped 2 large jalapeno peppers … Read more

Rosemary and Brown Sugar Mixed Nuts

Description This is a great upscale version of the same ol’ bar nuts that you get served at every bar. This is a great party food. You can make these ahead of time. Just spread back out on wax paper until they are cooled and place back in to mixed nut jar. Ingredients 1 (8.5 … Read more