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Cheese & Guinness Spread
By sandiB2010
Buy a six-pack of Guinness for your guests and save a little for the dip
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 ounces Guinness stout
- 6 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- Assorted crackers and crudités
Vegan Antipasto Salad
By á-4939
Quick and easy vegan antipasto salad is a great starter for an Italian supper, and also makes a great healthy, ligh...
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon balck pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 slices vegan ham
- 12 slices vegan pepperoni
- 2 1(5-ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 pitted black olives, halved
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
Buffalo Boss Chicken Wings
By tchadwick
1. Rinse wingettes in cool water
- For Marinade:
- 3-1/2 pounds chicken wingettes
- 8 Cups water
- 1-1/2 tsp salt
- 1-1/2 tbsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- For Fire in the Hole Sauce:
- 1-1/2 oz. Habanero peppers
- 1-1/2 oz. Serrano peppers
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1-1/2 tbsp vinegar
- 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Sauce
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Maple-Bacon Chicken Wings
By PineyCook
Heat a saucepan over medium heat and cook the bacon until nearly crisp
- 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split
- Kosher or sea salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- Vegetable oil (or other high flashpoint oil), for frying
Gorgonzola-Thyme-Stuffed Olives
By á-174535
Olives stuffed with a mixture of blue cheese and cream cheese are an amazing appetizer for your next party
- 3 ounces gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 40 pitted whole green olives
Simple Granola Bars
By Kathy C.
I made a grain-free version of these granola bars with my Satisfying Granola recipe
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 cups favorite granola
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit, optional
Nova Scotia Lobster Chowder
By oakleyj
This is a rich chowder packed with plenty of lobster
- 1 2/3 cups potatoes, peeled, diced & cooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups onions, peeled and minced fine
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cup farmer’s whipping cream
- 1 cup farmer’s milk
- 2 cups Nova Scotia lobster meat, cooked & chopped, plus juices or substitute
- 1 (11.3-ounce) tin frozen lobster meat
Corn Salsa
By á-175897
So simple and delicious! If you're a salsa fan you have to try this corn salsa, you're gonna love it!
- 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can white corn, drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Cheese Fritters With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
By Booper-2
Be prepared to see these cheese fritters disappear fast! The delicious mix of cheeses and sour cream fry up into...
- Fritters:
- 3 eggs
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 3 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, minced
- Fat for frying
- Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons spicy mustard
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Panera's Low-Fat Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
By á-1839
A Mediterranean inspired soup with chicken, orzo, spinach, carrots, oregano and basil simmered in a lemon infused c
- 8 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 ounces)
- 1 medium carrots, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 medium celery stalk, sliced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup orzo
- Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 1/4 cup)
Queso Fundido Sauce
By Maverick19
A delicious cheese, cream and jalapeno sauce
- 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1-2 jalapenos
- 1/4 cup half + half
- 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
- 1 cup jack + cheddar cheese, grated
Regrigerator Dill Pickles
By á-46334
You might just never buy pickles again when you find out how easy it is to make your own fresh ones at home
- 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon dill seeds
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
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