Deep-Fried Dandelions

Description The edible flowers on these weeds are nutritional powerhouses, bursting with vitamin C, and they taste amazing when coated in this tempura-style batter and fried. Serve as an appetizer or a crunchy topper for your favorite spring salad. Ingredients 30 dandelion flowers 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 … Read more

Pickled Sausage

Description A convenience store treat that you can make in your own home. Cooked smoked sausage is pickled in a red brine for an irresistible indulgence. Ingredients 4 cups water 2 tablespoons salt 4 cups distilled white vinegar 10 drops red food coloring (Optional) 10 links smoked beef sausage Instructions In a large pot over … Read more

BLT Dip

Description This dip is a hit whether you serve it at a block party or a formal dinner party! It really tastes like a BLT. You can cut the fat down if you want to use low-fat or fat free ingredients. Serve with crackers or chips. Ingredients 1 pound bacon 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup … Read more

Ceviche

Description This recipe is a staple in Mexico. Raw seafood is cooked by the lime juice! Now don’t wrinkle your nose! You would never know the seafood was not cooked prior to serving. Make sure to always use the freshest ingredients! You may substitute many types of seafood for scallops, for example: halibut, red snapper, … Read more

Deviled Eggs

Description These deviled eggs are made with Miracle Whip® instead of mayo. Ingredients 8 eggs ½ teaspoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®), or as needed salt and pepper to taste 1 pinch paprika Instructions Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover remove from heat … Read more

Easy Armadillo Eggs

Description A quick and easy version of this spicy Texas favorite. Be sure to have something to drink close by! Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup bacon bits 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 pound pork sausage 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (5.5 ounce) package seasoned … Read more

Easy Fun-Size Corn Dogs

Description Not only are these corn dogs easy and fun, but because we’re doing them in the oven and not deep frying them, they are way, way less messy to make. Above and beyond all of that, I thought the timing was perfect for these, since pretty much every carnival and fair got canceled this … Read more

Carrot Hummus

Description This is my favorite dip of all time created by my friend Mary. Play around with the proportions to taste, you really cannot mess it up. If you want a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise. Ingredients 1 cup cashews 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 pound carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 1 large lemon, juiced … Read more

Bay Scallops with Garlic Parsley Butter Sauce

Description They say smell is the sense most closely linked to memory recall, and that was certainly the case while making these garlicky, buttery bay scallops on toast. As waves of the wonderful aromas wafted up from the pan, they brought back a flood of vivid memories of my first kitchen job. Ingredients 4 thick … Read more