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Carl Buddig Dip
By angelagwalter
This easy corned beef dip can be made ahead of time
- 2 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 (4-ounce) packages Buddig corned beef, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Pinch of pepper
Manchego & Marcona Almond Cheese Balls
By á-4084
What a clever and tasty appetizer! Using pretzel sticks for the handle is a great idea, just make sure to insert th...
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup Manchego cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 cup Marcona almonds, finely chopped
- 36 pretzel sticks
Olives Stuffed with Almonds, Anchovies & Peppers
By á-174535
"For me there is no better tapa than a really good stuffed olive
- 36 large Sicilian olives (about 1 pound)
- 36 whole almonds, salted & roasted
- 9 oil-packed anchovy fillets, each cut lengthwise into 4 thin strips
- 4 large piquillo peppers from a jar, drained, each cut lengthwise into 9 thin strips
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
Ashley Christensen’s Fried Chicken
By ltrodrigu
To brine the chicken, bring the water to a boil, add in the sugar and 1½ cup salt, stir until dissolved, and remov...
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup kosher salt, plus 1 tsp.
- 1 gallon ice cubes
- Canola oil (for frying)
- 4 cups whole buttermilk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Fresh Spinach & Gorgonzola Dip
By ladygourmet
Fresh warm blended spinach, mixed with crumbled Gorgonzola is a delicious way to kick-start any summer gathering!
- SPINACH:
- 2 bunches fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- DIP:
- Drained spinach
- 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1/4 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon honey
Tomato Cups with Pasta Salad
By á-10847
Laced with feta, olives and grated squash, the vegetarian dish delivers a Mediterranean-style feast in just 30 minu...
- 1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti or substitute farfalle or macaroni
- 1 bunch kale (Lacinato Kale if available)* or 1 bunch spinach
- 3/4 ounces basil
- 4 small or 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 grinds of pepper (approximately 1/8 teaspoon)
- 1 small yellow squash, grated
- 1/4 cup slivered Kalamata olives
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 10 beefsteak tomatoes
Faux Gras Pâté
By á-25087
This easy make-ahead pâté makes for an elegant first course or party appetizer on any festive buffet table
- 1 stick unsalted butter, about 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup duck fat
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 pound chicken livers, trimmed
- 1/4 cup port, madeira, cognac, or armagnac
- a fresh thyme, marjoram, or sage sprig as garnish, optional
- crackers, baguette slices, or hearty bread to serve
Noodles Romanoff
By smclane
This Noodles Romanoff recipe tastes just like Betty Crocker's boxed version that was sold back in the 1960s
- 6-ounces medium egg noodles, uncooked
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup Kraft macaroni and cheese topping
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
Fried Pasta Chips
By Jomamma
Genius! Bow tie pasta is fried to a golden crisp for dunking in your favorite dip/s
- 1 (1-pound) box bowtie pasta
- Oil, for frying
- Salt, to taste
The Best Nachos
By á-164749
We use ground beef for this nachos recipe, but if you skip the meat and just use beans–it’ll still be pretty da...
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 1 (16-ounce) can low fat refried beans
- 1 large bag thick corn tortilla chips
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded cheese, Cheddar or Monterrey Jack
- 2 to 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cumin, to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole
Southwest Avocado Bean Dip
By á-5531
Nibble on this: avocados, beans, corn and cilantro in a chunky Tex-Mex dip
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Greek Style Sour Cream & Nonfat Yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can (15-ounces) black beans, rinsed
- 1 pkg. (10-ounces) frozen corn, thawed
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Deviled Eggs with Crispy Shallot Gremolata
By á-174535
Deviled eggs topped with a crispy shallot gremolata are packed with zesty flavor and are sure to be a hit at your n...
- 12 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 large star tip
- 1 pastry bag
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