Sweet Spicy Wings

Description Sweet and spicy wings! You can make two batches of the sauce, use one as a marinade before grilling the chicken, and pour the second batch over the chicken after it is grilled. It is not mandatory to do it this way, just better! Ingredients 6 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded … Read more

Chef John’s Shrimp Cocktail

Description Before I knew much about food or dining out, I knew that if they brought shrimp cocktails to the table as an appetizer, we were eating at a ‘fancy’ restaurant. I’m sure I enjoyed the shrimp, but what I really loved was dipping the crackers in the spicy, horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce. Ingredients 3 quarts … Read more

Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Description Jalapenos are stuffed with Cheddar cheese and cream cheese, with bread crumbs for a crunch. Baked to keep them healthier than the fried ones! Ingredients cooking spray 12 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup panko bread crumbs Instructions Preheat the oven to … Read more

Spinach Rolls with Puff Pastry

Description A vegetarian version of mini sausage rolls but made with a spinach and feta filling. I used frozen spinach because it was a better buy than fresh at the time but the equivalent amount of fresh spinach, chopped and wilted, would do the job. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 clove clove garlic, minced, … Read more

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Description Shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic, and parsley for 30 minutes, then grilled. Can be used as an appetizer or main dish. This recipe also works well with scallops. Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced garlic ground black pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon crushed … Read more

Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Tortilla)

Description Unlike most omelets, a Spanish tortilla is served at room temperature. It is the classic tapa, prepared all over Spain. Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, sliced into rings 6 eggs 1 roasted red … Read more

Alabama Fire Crackers

Description Turn saltine crackers into a gourmet party snack. This recipe is cheap, delicious and requires no cooking! These are really great with chili. Ingredients 1 ⅔ cups vegetable oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 (1 ounce) envelopes ranch dressing mix 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 … Read more

The Best Dry-Roasted Chickpea Recipe

Description This is a tasty, crunchy snack and you can customize your seasoning based on your preferences. Dry-roasting is the key. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste ground black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 … Read more