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Bacon, Spinach, Swiss, & Caramelized Onion Dip
By emilou
The best snacking kind of flavors combined into one
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) package Neufchâtel cheese
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 8 slices good quality bacon
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups spinach, frozen chopped
- 1 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded (you could also use white cheddar or really any of your favorite shredded cheese)
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- Generous squeeze of lemon juice
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
By carvalhohm2
A deliciously different dip, guests are sure to be blown away by this fruit salsa with sweet and spicy tortilla chi...
- 2 kiwi, peeled and diced
- 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/2 pound raspberries
- 1 (16-ounce) package strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 10 (10-inch) flour tortillas, sliced into wedges
- Butter-flavored non-stick vegetable spray
Herbed Cashew Cheese Spread
By SpartyGreenMom
Make your own 'cheese' spread from cashews for a dairy-free appetizer! The cashews make it hearty and dense, so a l...
- 2 cups cashews
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon probiotic powder
- 1 tablespoon light miso
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Ricotta Crostini with Pickled Ramps and Crisp Pancetta
By á-4084
Ramps are one of the best parts of springtime
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- 8 ramps or scallions, white and light green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound pancetta, cut into 1/2-by- 1/4-inch pieces
- Ten 1/2-inch-thick slices of ciabatta, cut into 2-by-2-inch squares
Fried Zucchini Batter
By jsides
This frying batter is light and tasty, and originally came from a box of Argo cornstarch
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 egg
Beef or Venison Jerky
By á-10881
The marinade for this venison jerky recipe is a winner! Just remember, the cooking time will vary depending on a fe...
- 1 1/2 pounds beef or venison. sliced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Parmesan, Black Pepper, & Thyme Crackers
By á-4084
Simple, yet delicious homemade crackers with parmesan and herbs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) parmesan, grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crab & Avocado Quesadillas
By tammy1365
These crab and avocado quesadillas are perfect for your next game-watching party or under the sea fiesta! This reci...
- SALSA:
- 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- QUESADILLAS:
- 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups crabmeat, cooked, any bits of shell removed
- 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack, shredded
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted, peeled, and mashed
- 1/3 cup finely chopped scallion
- 1/3 cup lightly packed, finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- Grapeseed or canola oil for frying
Spinach & Brie Puff Pastries
By MissAlyssaG
These delicious puffed, golden pastries are stuffed with fresh spinach and brie cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 thin slices Brie, or more to taste
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1 puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame and poppy seeds for decoration
Spiced Bacon Skewers
By tinathorn
Sweet, warm, salty, and spicy
- Vegetable oil spray
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 pound apple wood-smoked, thick-cut bacon, excess fat trimmed from the short ends
5-Ingredient Cheesy Bacon Dip
By á-11135
To make this awesome dip all you need is bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onions and 30 minutes of
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup bacon, crumbled (6 to 8 slices)
- 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
The Pioneer Woman's Black-Eyed Pea Dip
By lindaauman
The Pioneer Woman's Black-Eyed Pea Dip is filled with the fragrant flavors of black-eyed peas, spicy jalapenos, ric...
- 1 (14-ounce) can black-eyed peas
- 1/4 whole onion, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 8 slices pickled jalapenos
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons salsa
- hot sauce, to taste
- salt and black pepper, to taste
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