Friday, October 30, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Ranch Style Party Dip

This variation of regular sour-cream ranch dip has been a hit at all the parties I've made it for. Makes a lot, and can be served with potato chips, veggies, or bread.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Cheese - Kraut Bierocks

These meat-mixture filled rolls make a great main dish, and are also great as a snack. They reheat well, so leftovers are also great! Sauerkraut can be used in place of the cabbage for more of a 'kraut flavor'.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Ham And Beans And More

Great Northern beans are soaked, then cooked slowly with caramelized leeks, ham, and bacon to make a bean soup from scratch that's bursting with flavor.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Side Dish - Cajun Corn And Bacon Maque Choux

Maque Choux (pronounced 'mack shoe'), a colorful dish of fresh corn, green bell peppers, chopped tomato, bacon, and green onions, is the traditional Cajun version of succotash.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Cheese - Jalapeno Popper Spread

This is an easy cream cheese spread to make, and it tastes just like the jalapeno poppers you wish you could make yourself! The hardest part of this recipe is not eating it all by yourself!

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Pasta - Beef Stroganoff Ii

Sirloin steak, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and paprika are combined with onions and nonfat sour cream for a different version of the traditional dish. It is served over egg noodles.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Arches, St. John's College, Cambridge, England

Arches, St. John's College, Cambridge, England

Cheese - Red Bean Salad With Feta And Peppers

A tasty, nutrient-packed salad that can be eaten by itself or as a side dish. Makes a great lunch the next day too! Add more lemon juice and olive oil if you like your salad to have a lot of dressing. Use garbanzo beans in place of kidney beans if you prefer.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Salad - Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

This creamy variation on Green Goddess dressing replaces pungent parsley with buttery avocado, but includes the usual spices and anchovies.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Marshmallow And Chocolate Dip

Delicious marshmallow with chocolate in a stick over a blurred background of chocolate cup with more mallows in a plate

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Cheese - Teenas Spicy Pesto Chicken And Pasta

A spicy chicken and pesto pasta dish that's easy to adjust to any heat level. I created it after eating a similar dish at a Santa Monica restaurant, and it's one of my favorites. Serve with additional grated Parmesan, if desired. As an option, it's delicious with creamy goat cheese stirred in at the end.