Description Tiny toasts to serve with a festive dip or baked garlic! Ingredients 1 day old baguette ¼ cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Slice baguette crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Mix butter garlic and olive oil in a … Read more
Description This easy and refreshing starter featuring cantaloupe and cured ham (Parma ham for instance) can also be served as an appetizer: just cut the cantaloupe into bite-size pieces, wrap them with ham and spear them on skewers for a colorful snack! Use superior quality Italian ham for best results. Ingredients 1 cantaloupe – seeded … Read more
Description No need to travel all the way to France to make this simple dip! It’s so easy and so creamy, you’ll want to make it every night. Serve with your favorite chips. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix ¼ cup milk Instructions In a … Read more
Description These came out a lot creamier than what I was after, so these chicken croquettes are more like deep-fried chicken gravy. Still, they’re delicious. If you reduce the amount of butter and milk, you’ll come closer to what I was after. Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter ½ yellow onion, finely chopped ½ cup all-purpose … Read more
Description Air frying crab cakes means less mess and less cleanup, but at no sacrifice to taste. They’re flavorful, crisp, and lighter than if cooked with oil in a skillet. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, aioli, or tartar sauce, as well as fresh lemon wedges. Ingredients 1 large egg, beaten 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 … Read more
Description This is a great garlicky bruschetta recipe. Serve it on slices of French bread. It’s a wonderful accompaniment to tomato pastas. Ingredients 2 tomatoes, cubed 1 teaspoon dried basil 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed seasoning salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Instructions In a … Read more
Description These Taiwanese popcorn chicken bites are addictively delicious. Chinese five-spice, ginger, and soy sauce flavor the crispy batter and they are ready in under 30 minutes. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon soy sauce ½ teaspoon rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated ginger 1 … Read more
Description Here’s a spicy Texas favorite. Black-eyed peas and black beans are marinated in a fiery, flavorful mixture. This is great with tortilla chips or bread — and plenty of cold iced tea! Ingredients ½ onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic … Read more
Description Chicken jerky is a savory light snack to have on hand all winter long. It takes a while to slow-cook in the oven, but then it’s so easy to throw together. This is also a great marinade for beef, turkey, duck, or venison. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts ¾ cup low-sodium … Read more
Description Everyone has the soup mix onion dip. Try this fabulous recipe for a homemade version that is much better!! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ cups chopped onion ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper ½ teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Heat … Read more