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This queso dip is mm mm good! Bring it to a party or get together, or even serve it for game night at home!

  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
  • 6 ounces Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • Baked tortilla chip scoops
4.5/5 (60 Votes)

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Completely addicted to Chuy's creamy jalapeño dip? Try this recipe - tastes just like Chuy's dip, just thicker & c...

  • 1 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped jalapeños (cut this in half if you don't like spicy)
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet of dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
4.1/5 (86 Votes)

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Easy classic deviled eggs are a delicious finger food for people to snack on at any fun get together

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/3 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese or Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onions
4.5/5 (28 Votes)

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Vary tasty and simple to make! Shredded cheese and seasonings are sandwiched between sheets of puff pastry, cut int...

  • 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg white, slightly beaten
  • 1 package cheddar cheese, shredded
4.1/5 (7 Votes)

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Almonds and tarragon may seem like unusual additions to a mushroom and pepper tart, but the combination is simply a...

  • 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups (8-ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup (4-ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (4-ounces) Gruyère, coarsely grated
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus 1 teaspoon
  • 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
4.6/5 (7 Votes)

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These Indian-inspired Cauliflower Fritters make a great appetizer for any occasion any time of the year! Serve with...

  • DRESSING:
  • 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive or rice bran oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon coriander stems, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup maize flour or chick pea flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1 zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup coriander leaves (extra for garnish)
  • 2 cups rice bran oil, plus 1 tablespoon, about 500 milliliters
  • 1 lime, quartered
  • 1/2 cup yoghurt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, optional
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoons coriander leaves, roughly chopped
  • sea salt to taste or 1 teaspoon umeboshi vinegar
4.6/5 (9 Votes)

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Little Mexican chile quiches will be a hit at any party

  • 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4.2/5 (42 Votes)

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I've never been to Chicago, so I cannot vouch for the authenticity of this Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza recipe, fr...

  • DOUGH:
  • 3 1/4 cups (16 1/4-ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (2 3/4 ounces) yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups water (10-ounces), room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons, softened
  • 1 teaspoon plus 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup grated onion, from 1 medium onion (see note)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Table salt
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Ground black pepper
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 4-cups) (recommended, whole mozzarella. Don't use pre-shredded, as it doesn't melt well.)
  • 1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4-cup)
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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These simple to make wontons are an ideal appetizer or snack for a get together

  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 egg
  • 8 ounces light cream cheese
  • 2 cups oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Cilantro, chopped for garnish
4.5/5 (13 Votes)

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The perfect party treat. These gummy bears just grow, becoming bigger and better!

  • Gummy Bears
  • Vodka, or alcohol of choice
4.3/5 (25 Votes)

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Imagine this...it's an apple, but instead of being filled with apple, it's filled with cheesecake

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream, whipped
  • 5 Granny Smith Apples, washed well
  • 1 fresh lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon or to taste
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • caramel sauce to drizzle
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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Jalapeños take the mildness of corn and crab up a notch and add heat and color to a dip so chunky, its almost a me...

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 cup red sweet pepper, chopped (1 small)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickled jaalapeño peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
  • 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (4-ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Blue corn chips
4.6/5 (8 Votes)

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