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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
By inbetweenbites
Roasted pumpkin seeds make a great healthy snack during the Fall! And this recipe gives you a reason to buy more pu...
- Seeds from one large pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, not garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked paprika is a great alternative
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder, not onion salt
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I have a Whirly Pop Stovetop Popcorn maker that I just love
- 4 tablespoons (1/4-cup) unsalted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows (you can use regular sized or mini marshmallows)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 cups popcorn
Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
By HeatherS
Spicy meatballs with the added flavor of the chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce are perfect alone, over pasta or ...
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 14-ounce can beef broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped, from a can of chipotle chile peppers
Bacon-Wrapped, Jalapeño-Popper-Stuffed Chicken
By Susan52
The best appetizer to serve at your next gathering, jalapeño poppers stuffed with ooey, gooey melty cheese and chi...
- 4 small chicken breasts, pounded thin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 jalapeños, diced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 slices bacon
Spicy Ranch Ritz Crackers
By XrayKim
Looking to kick things up a notch?! Try this yummy Spicy Ranch Ritz Crackers recipe
- Full box regular Ritz crackers
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of melted, unsalted butter
- One package Ranch Seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Chicken Wings With Angry Sauce
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Food and Wine - Sept 2013
- 6 pounds chicken wings (about 24), tips discarded and wings split
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup gochujang (Korean chile paste)
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile powder)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
Crisp Crab Cakes
By holly
Crisp crab cakes are good to have on top of a fresh bed of greens or between two fluffy bread buns! Photograph
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons nonfat milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- Dash hot sauce
- 1 pound lump crab or crab claw meat, picked over
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Olive-oil cooking spray
Spicy Southwest-Style Louis Kemp Crab Delights Lettuce Wraps
By JMarieMartin
Spicy Southwest-Style Louis Kemp Crab Delights Lettuce Wraps is filled with the fragrant and zesty flavors of ancho...
- 1 (16-ounce) package Louis Kemp Crab Delights
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1 tablespoon green onions, just the green ends, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1/2 lime
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- Fresh lime wedges to garnish
Hot Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders
By jenlin
Now you can have the flavor combination of Buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing in a slider! A piece of blue che...
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ounces blue cheese, cut into twelve 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Louisiana hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 12 slider buns, split
- Pickle chips
Cheesy Baked Brussels Sprout-Artichoke Dip
By á-4084
The classic spinach dip is given an artichoke twist
- 2 cups artichoke hearts packed in water, chopped
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, blanched and chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Gruyere, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pita chips or baguette, for serving
Chipotle Creamed Spinach Phyllo Cups
By jenlin
These spicy, crunchy, spinach-filled phyllo cups are the perfect way to start any dinner party or social gathering
- 1 (10-ounce) package baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle flavored hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 45 mini phyllo shells
Roquefort Crackers
By á-4084
You'll love to share these Roquefort Crackers and the lucky recipients will love you! Cheesy and salty, these crack...
- 1/4 pound butter, room temperature
- 1/2 pound Roquefort cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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