Taco Dip I

Description This is a scrumptious taco dip. When I use all low-fat ingredients, such as low-fat sour cream and low-fat Cheddar, it still comes out so delicious! Serve with baked tortilla chips for dipping. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (16 ounce) container nonfat sour cream 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning … Read more

Savory Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Description Baked mushroom caps filled with a deliciously cheesy crabmeat mixture. Serve hot with lemon wedges. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, melted 24 fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons minced green onions 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup diced cooked crabmeat ½ cup soft bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten ½ teaspoon dried dill weed ¾ … Read more

Homestyle Potato Chips

Description Making homestyle potato chips is fun and easy. Guaranteed they won’t last long! A food processor with a slicing attachment is very helpful. Experiment with the thickness; you may like them thicker or thinner. I like to use olive oil because it has less trans fats, but you can use safflower, corn, or peanut … Read more

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Description This tasty appetizer seasoned with thyme, oregano, and savory. Choose good sized mushrooms, about 2 inches across. When cleaning mushrooms, don’t run them under water. They are like little sponges, and will absorb it; just wipe them clean with a damp towel. The filling can be made with fresh, canned, or imitation crabmeat. If … Read more

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Description My family and I love chicken wings, especially during football season. I just got tired of spending so much money on wings for our party that I decided to whip up my own version of Wing Stop’s® lemon pepper chicken wings. The ending result was an empty platter and pleased bellies. Ingredients 2 cups … Read more

How to Make Coquilles Saint-Jacques

Description For something fancy, this is pretty easy to make. It’s one of the world’s most delicious dishes. It’s rich and decadent, and yet still light. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup diced shallots ½ pound white button mushrooms, sliced salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup white wine 1 pound … Read more

Simple Artichoke Dip

Description Serve with sliced baguettes or pita chips. Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix artichoke hearts mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl until well combined. Spread mixture in a … Read more

Stuffed Cream Cheese Mushrooms

Description Delicious appie with a kick. Always a party favorite when we make them. I usually double the recipe. Ingredients 1 serving cooking spray 12 whole fresh mushrooms, tough ends trimmed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon ground black … Read more

Scrumptious Salmon Cakes

Description This is one of my husband’s favorite meals. Ingredients 2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked ¾ cup Italian-seasoned panko (Japanese bread crumbs) ½ cup minced fresh parsley 2 eggs, beaten 2 green onions, chopped 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 3 … Read more

Best Ever Crab Cakes

Description These are the fastest, easiest crab cakes I have ever made and some of the best I have ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce. Ingredients 1 egg 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 teaspoons lemon juice ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 tablespoon minced … Read more