Hot Green Chile Corn Dip

Description This is a wonderful appetizer. I only fix it for large gatherings so I won’t eat too much of it. You’ll love it. I also usually double it because everyone else loves it too. Ingredients 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained 1 cup … Read more

Lite Brocamole

Description This lite version of guacamole can be used as a delicious appetizer with tortilla chips, or add as a topping to your favorite Tex-Mex recipes. Use more lime juice to make this dip extra tangy. Ingredients 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1 large head fresh broccoli 2 tablespoons red onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, … Read more

Easy Smeezy Cheese Ball

Description This is an extremely easy cheese ball recipe, that you will be asked for at every occasion! Also very versatile to different kinds of cheeses! Serve chilled with favorite chips or crackers. Ingredients 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup bacon bits ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon grated onion Prep … Read more

Vegan Eggplant with Tahini

Description This is one of my favorite dishes I make at least once a week. I ate a similar version at a friend’s house who recreated it after eating it at a Syrian family’s house and then made my own version at home. I usually roast the eggplant the day before or in the morning … Read more

Beef Sliders

Description A real-deal beef slider isn’t just a tiny hamburger, which is what you get at the vast majority of restaurants. To be authentic, it has to be steamed over a bed of onions, bread, and all. You can change up the toppings, but I love them best with the traditional pickles and onions. Ingredients … Read more

Easy Sauerkraut and Sausage Balls

Description This is a family recipe that is a ‘must’ for New Year’s Eve! Ingredients 1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut 1 pound bulk pork sausage Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the aluminum foil. Place sauerkraut in … Read more

Pastit (Papaya Turnover)

Description A candied papaya filling in a crust. This was something my mom made daily when I was growing up. It was the most requested Saipan, MP pastry. Even though she didn’t have the chance to pass it on to us, I used my past experience and made this Chamorro concoction. Ingredients 2 unripe papayas … Read more

Jicama Spinach Dip

Description I love spinach dip. The crunch of water chestnuts is good but there is just something about them I do not care for. Also, too much spinach I do not like, so I altered a few things from others I have made and found one I just love! It is not too spinach-y. I … Read more

Garlic and Brown Sugar Cheese Ball

Description It’s a strange sounding combination, but EVERYONE who has tried it loves it. Goes over great at parties with your favourite crackers. Ingredients 1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder 1 (8 ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter, softened ¼ cup brown sugar 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons chopped pecans Instructions Mix … Read more