Description These cheesy crispy snacks are deliciously spiced, and made extra crispy using crispy rice cereal! Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup chopped fresh chives ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot®) ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups crisp … Read more
Description This quick and easy salsa is delicious and will be a crowd pleaser! Ingredients 1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet corn, drained 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped ½ large red onion, chopped ½ lime, juiced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro salt and ground black pepper to taste Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total … Read more
Description Cooking up some winter squash? Stop tossing out the seeds. Seeds from butternut, spaghetti, acorn, and other hard squashes can be roasted into a crispy snack or salad topper, just like pumpkin seeds. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, or curry. Ingredients aluminum foil 1 cup butternut squash seeds or other hard … Read more
Description I can’t make it to the festival every year but I never miss getting my fill of deep fried asparagus when it’s in season. Ingredients 2 cups peanut oil, or as needed ¾ cup flour ⅔ cup cold flat beer ½ cup cornstarch 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon ground white … Read more
Description Easy game day appetizer that you can prepare in advance. Guests will just reach in and pull out a chunk of bread. You’ll need lots of napkins! Ingredients 1 round loaf sourdough bread 1 pound Swiss cheese, sliced 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced ½ cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 teaspoon … Read more
Description Here’s a great chilled summertime dip full of fresh zucchini and cheese! Serve with crackers or fresh vegetable dippers. Ingredients 3 cups shredded zucchini 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 ½ cups mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream 1 cup chopped pecans ¼ cup finely sliced red bell pepper salt and … Read more
Description Another form of bruschetta, this is a great low calorie and healthy appetizer. Serve bruschetta-style, on toasted French bread and topped with Parmesan cheese. Caponata can be frozen in resealable bags or in pint jars. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, … Read more
Description Frozen chopped broccoli and sharp Cheddar cheese blended together and served hot. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and water squeezed out 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided Prep Time: 10 mins … Read more
Description A mashup of Southern BBQ with an Asian twist. This was inspired by my time living in Memphis, where you can get the world’s best meats cooked low and slow. Ingredients 8 ounces cooked pulled pork, chopped ½ white onion, minced 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers 2 quarts canola oil 1 cup barbeque … Read more
Description Vegetarian stuffed crimini mushrooms topped off with broiled Gruyere cheese. This is a great appetizer for guests. Ingredients 36 crimini mushrooms, stems removed ½ cup olive oil 2 ½ cups chopped yellow onion ⅓ cup minced shallot 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley ¾ cup chopped fresh chives 3 fluid … Read more