Phyl’s Salsa

Description It took me three years and many tries to perfect this salsa recipe. Everyone says it’s a hit. Ingredients 1 large onion, diced 10 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 large green bell peppers, diced 1 large red bell pepper, diced 2 Anaheim chile peppers, diced 2 banana peppers, diced 4 fresh jalapeno peppers, … Read more

Homemade Onion Rings

Description These delicious onion rings take a bit of work, but they are worth the effort, as they make an excellent appetizer or side dish. So there is no need to head to a restaurant to order fried onion rings, you can make them at home—all you need is a little know-how and some friends … Read more

Swedish Chanterelle Mushroom Pate

Description Golden chanterelle mushrooms and ground pork combine to create this deliciously rich pate. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound fresh or frozen chanterelle mushrooms, torn ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley ¾ pound ground pork 2 egg whites 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon ground … Read more

Vegan Puerto Rican Empanadas

Description This updated Puerto Rican empanada recipe makes a perfect cure for any childhood craving of vegans or vegetarians. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP) granules 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning (such as Goya®) 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles, or … Read more

Chocolate Cake Batter Hummus

Description Dessert hummus is a thing, and it is absolutely decadent without all the guilt! Serve with pretzels, strawberries, or graham crackers. Also makes a delicious filling for crepes topped with bananas. You can trick anyone into eating chickpeas when they taste this good! For a deeper color and flavor, use Dutch process cocoa powder. … Read more

Buttery Gluten-Free Ranch Chex® Mix

Description I created this delicious gluten-free Chex® mix recipe for Gluten-Free Living magazine, and it has been a family favorite for us. Don’t let the seemingly long ingredient list dissuade you. This makes a party-sized batch that you can store in the fridge for up to a week. Pull it out and share it with … Read more

Parmesan and Parsley Sausage Ball Appetizer

Description Biscuit mix, pork sausage, Cheddar, Parmesan and parsley are mixed together to make these savory and crowd-pleasing sausage balls. Ingredients 3 cups biscuit baking mix 1 pound bulk pork sausage 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup milk 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 … Read more

Granny’s Veggie Spread

Description My grandmother was a great Southern cook, and this was one of her recipes, so this recipe is very special to me. I hope you all enjoy it as much as all of us do. Ingredients 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons cold water 1 (16 ounce) jar mayonnaise 1 cucumber, peeled … Read more

Pear and Prosciutto Bruschetta

Description This appetizer of toasted baguette slices topped with blue cheese, pear, and prosciutto is a crowd-pleaser. Ingredients 1 pear, cored and diced ⅓ cup diced red onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese 1 French baguette, sliced and toasted ⅓ … Read more