CHUNKY NACHO GRANDE DELIGHT2 lbs. ground beef1 large onion, chopped1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced2 (16-oz.) can spicy chili beans16 oz. pkg. frozen corn kernels, thawed15-oz. can tomato sauce1 ¼-oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix3 c. finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese,…
CRISPY CAULI-BITES WITH HERBED YOGURT DIPCAULIFOWER:¼ c. flour¼ c. cornstarch1 T. berbere (Ethiopian spice blend-available at Whole Foods)1 t. kosher salt¾ c. buttermilk1 egg3 lb. cauliflower head, cut into florets1 ½ c. pankoYOGURT SAUCE:2 c. plain-whole-milk yogurt1 c. grated English…
SIMPLE SAUSAGE DIP1 lb. Jimmy Dean pork sausage, or good quality sausage8 oz. cream cheese, room temp1 c. good quality chunky salsaSliced green onionsChopped fresh cilantroTortilla chips, for serving Heat 10” cast-iron skillet over medium heat until very hot. Add…
CREAMY CHEESY-SPINACH CRAB DIP2 c. lump crabmeat, drained and picked1 c. shredded jalapeno cheddar cheese¾ c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese½ c. milk½ c. grated Vidalia onion½ c. Miracle Whip or mayo1 T. sherry vinegar1 t. red pepper2 T. minced garlic1…
FANCY SPINACH ARTICHOKE FONDUE2 c. shredded fontina cheese¼ c. shredded Asiago1 T. cornstarch2 T. butter5 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 T. minced garlic1 t. red pepper flakes1 t. anchovy paste½ t. freshly grated nutmeg½ c. dry white wine½…
VELVETY BAKED PIMIENTO CHEESE DIP1 (10-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1 (10-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1 T. cornstarch8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled½ small onion, finely grated1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo2 (4-oz.) jars diced pimento, drained1 T. Worcestershire…
ADDICTIVE ROASTED CORN DIP4 ears fresh corn, shucked1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 c. sour cream4 green onions, rough chop4 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese4 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese4 oz. Queso Fresco, Cotija or similar Mexican cheese1 t. ground…
CRISPY ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH TANGY HORSERADISH DIPDIP:1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo2 T. catsup2 T. prepared horseradish1 t. smoked paprika1 t dried oregano1 t. black pepper1 t. red pepperFRIES:2 large zucchini, cut into sixths lengthwise and halved crosswise1 c. Italian-seasoned…
DECADENT GREEK CRAB DIPOlive oil1 small red onion, finely diced1 red Fresno chile or red jalapeno, seeded and chopped1 T. minced garlicKosher salt, black pepper1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened2 T. chopped fresh parsleyLemon zest and juice from 1 lemon1…
ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS1 (14-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed3 whole roasted red peppers, divided½ c. plus 2 T. tahini2 T. good olive oil2 T. fresh lemon juice1 T. minced garlicSalt and pepper to taste1/8 t. smoked paprika2-4 T. water…