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Pulled pork nachos are easy, hearty, and cheesy of course! Serve them up at a party or family gathering along with ...

  • 3 large handfuls of tortilla chips
  • 1 cup leftover carnitas or pulled pork
  • 1 tablespoon barbeque seasoning
  • 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
4.4/5 (21 Votes)

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This colorful fruit salsa pairs beautifully with pork or fish

  • 4 pineapple slice rings (preferably fresh pineapple)
  • 1 mango, seeded and peeled
  • 1 jalapeno, minced with membrane and seeds removed
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely mined
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely minced
  • juice of one lime
  • salt & pepper, to taste
4.2/5 (22 Votes)

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Love buffalo wings? If you do, you’ll love these! This Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels recipe makes a deliciou...

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup hot wing sauce or cayenne pepper sauce
  • Ranch dressing
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) colby-jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 5 large flour tortillas (approximately 10 1/2" diameter)
4.1/5 (37 Votes)

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Spicy fried mixed nuts are packed full of flavor and can be enjoyed with a nice cold adult beverage

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 cup unsalted cashew nuts
  • 1 cup unsalted almonds
  • 1 cup unsalted macademia nuts
  • 1 rosemary twig, just the leafs
  • 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Pinch of red chili flakes
4.5/5 (20 Votes)

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This creamy, melt-in-your-mouth dip, served with assorted fruits, makes a refreshing accompaniment to a holiday che...

  • 2 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • Assorted fresh fruit
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

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So simple and delicious! Serve this Shrimp Dip with endives along with your favorite crackers, chips or crusty brea...

  • 1 (8-ounce) bar fat free cream cheese, softened
  • 5 tablespoon light mayonnaise dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fat free milk
  • 8 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste (prepared in tube)
  • Dash hot sauce
  • 1/3 cup scallions, diced
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

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Combine all ingredients except wieners in sauce pan

  • 1 pound cocktail wieners or franks, cut in 1" pieces
  • 2 teaspoon French's mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
4/5 (29 Votes)

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This creamy macaroni and cheese recipe is a perfect side for a summer barbecue

  • 12 ounce package Skinner® Texas shape pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 6 Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 4 strips bacon, chopped
  • Scallions or green onions for garnish
4.2/5 (26 Votes)

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This appetizer is surprisingly light and crunchy

  • Homemade quick marinara sauce:
  • Olive oil, for frying (I use peanut oil)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs (I use Japanese Panko crumbs for extra crunch and season them with Italian seasoning)
  • 1 box store-bought cheese ravioli (about 24 ravioli)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 jar store bought marinara sauce, heated, for dipping (I make my own)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (buy San Marzano if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried*
  • 1 teaspoons basil, dried*
  • or 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 whole bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
4.3/5 (24 Votes)

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This recipe for cucumber bites with herbed cream cheese and cherry tomatoes is great for party snacks or appetizers

  • 4 ounces (1 Brick) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or thyme
  • 3 to 4 long cucumbers, skinned and sliced into 1 inch slices
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • Salt, to taste
  • Paprika or cajun spice mix, for garnish
3.7/5 (83 Votes)

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In this antipasto recipe, we turn the ingredients of the antipasto platter into a big healthy salad with the additi...

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 6 cups torn escarole
  • 2 cups torn radicchio
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1/2 English cucumber, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup slivered fennel
  • 3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella, about 4 ounces
  • 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1/2 cup halved and sliced radishes
  • 1/2 cup sliced salami , about 2 ounces
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe black olives
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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These avocado egg rolls are extremely tasty and so easy to throw together if you have some friends coming over and ...

  • AVOCADO EGG ROLLS:
  • 3 large ripe avocados, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspooon salt
  • Egg roll wrappers
  • Water (for sealing edges of eggrolls)
  • Oil (for frying)
  • CREAMY CILANTRO RANCH DIP:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 green onion
  • 1/2 jalapeño
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ranch mix
3.9/5 (12 Votes)

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