Description My mom’s Seven Layer Dip is a big hit at all small gatherings! Refried beans are layered with guacamole, seasoned sour cream, veggies and cheese. It’s perfect for dipping tortilla chips! The dip traditionally takes less time to disappear into bellies than it does to prepare. Ingredients 2 avocados – peeled, pitted and diced … Read more
Description This recipe doesn’t contain mayo or sour cream like most, so it’s very cheesy and very delicious. I’m asked for the recipe every time I make it. For those who don’t want a strong cheese like Cheddar, you can replace it with anything you like or even leave it out altogether. I like adding … Read more
Description These crispy shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. For dipping sauce, I use orange marmalade, mustard and horseradish mixed to taste. Ingredients 1 egg ½ cup all-purpose flour ⅔ cup beer 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups flaked coconut 24 shrimp 3 cups oil for frying … Read more
Description My mom is the best cook ever and I am a picky eater. If I like this, then you will. This is very authentic because my family is Chinese and I am too. This recipe is at least 300 years old in the Ling family. Ingredients 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 eggs, beaten 1 … Read more
Description The textural contrast between the crispy outside and moist, savory inside is a wonder to behold. The taste is just as impressive. Intensely flavorful and satisfying, these boudin balls would win any Big Game food table on which they appeared. Hint, hint. Serve with remoulade sauce. Ingredients 1 ¾ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into … Read more
Description Thanks to social media, food bloggers, and celebrity chefs with too much time on their hands, pork belly was/is all the rage. It’s a common sight on menus across the land, and you can’t channel-surf past a food show without seeing it. It also helps that people are no longer terrified to eat a … Read more
Description Asparagus and three cheeses go into this veggie twist! Different cheeses may be used. Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 tablespoon olive oil (Optional) 4 slices provolone cheese, halved 4 slices Swiss cheese, halved 4 slices mozzarella cheese, halved 8 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half 2 tablespoons olive … Read more
Description A popular Jamaican appetizer. Just stamp them out in the kitchen, take some for the road and go! Saltcod can be prepared the day before for a quicker cook time. These are also good served with a spicy dipping sauce. Ingredients 6 ounces dried salted cod fish cold water, to cover 1 cup all-purpose … Read more
Description My mom used to make these when we were kids. Always loved them and each time you make them you can season to taste so its different every time! Ingredients 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves … Read more
Description Another salsa recipe called for a fresh jalapeno (I think), but I had green chiles in a can on hand. This salsa tastes great, so I’m sticking with it! Ingredients 2 cups chopped tomatoes ¼ cup chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons canned green chilies 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice … Read more