Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
This Loaded Olive Oil Dipping Sauce has a punch of flavor from olives, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, anchovies, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Serve with crusty artisan bread for a taste of Italy. This is the best olive oil dipping sauce I have ever made! Okay, maybe it’s the only olive oil dipping sauce I have ever made! But you know what? I …
Fried Italian sausage ravioli and cherry peppers are topped with marinara and mozzarella then broiled till hot and the cheese is gooey. This is a great appetizer for game day or any occasion. This ravioli platter has everything a party food should: it has crunch; it has meat, it has pasta, it has cheese, it has sauce, and it has spice (from hot cherry peppers, …
The Ultimate Hawaiian Slider is composed of bacon, chicken, cheese arugula, and a sweet and spicy pineapple spread on a sweet dinner roll. Serve a platter of these babies the next time you have company, and watch them disappear! This is one of those posts that required two photo sessions in order to obtain satisfactory results. Sometimes I try so hard to be prepared and organized …
This Layered Seafood Dip is loaded with crabmeat and shrimp. It has a layer each of cream cheese, seafood, lettuce, shredded cheese, scallion, and cocktail sauce. Serve with crackers or tortillas for a great appetizer. Happy New Year! I hope you had a good start to 2015! We had an enjoyable New Year’s Eve with our two next-door neighbors. One of the dishes I served …
Chipotle chili pepper seasoned shrimp, oven roasted and served with limy dipping sauce, makes a scrumptious appetizer. Keep this easy 15-minute dish in your arsenal. I did not cook dinner on Tuesday, which meant it was a free-for-all night for the family. Everyone was free to make or reheat whatever they chose to eat. So, I had leftover beef stew and a hot dog for …
Add a touch of fall to your dip with this Harvest Guacamole. It has pecan, pumpkin seeds, and corn. Enjoy this taste of the season with tortilla chips. This is a perfect fall appetizer to keep up your sleeves. Sometimes when I come up with recipes, I go about it a little backwards. What do I mean? Well, there are occasions where the name of …
Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp are marinated in an aromatic lemongrass rub. They are so simple but so good. Serve as an appetizer or a main course. I love lemongrass! It has a lemony-citrusy and, some say, gingery flavor. To me, it is wonderfully distinctive and pairs well with many types of meat—pork, chicken, beef, or seafood. In this post, I am using it as a marinade …
Parmesan Pepperoncini Crisps are ideal for snacking and for garnishing all your dishes. They are cheesy, crispy, and crunchy. Only 3 ingredients are required! These Parmesan crisps are great for snacking or as an accent piece for dishes like Grilled Chicken Salad with Balsamic Dressing. The crisps are cheesy, nutty, delicious, and easy to make. So easy in fact, you will be making them all …
Quick-rising yeast buns stuffed with a mini hamburger patty, cheese, and pickle are super delicious. These Cheeseburger Stuffed Buns are perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or game day food. While you can certainly buy refrigerated dough to make these delectable stuffed buns, I really hope you will try this from-scratch recipe. It is mixed entirely in a stand mixer—no muscle power is required. Equally impressive, …
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