Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Corn and Shrimp Salsa is a light and nutritious appetizer to enjoy all summer long. Avocado, tomatoes, and jicama make it fresh and delicious. It’s also an easy make-ahead dish for any occasion. This salsa is loaded with shrimp and a whole lot of freshness. It was originally published on the blog years ago. I finally got around to replacing the original low-resolution photos with new ones, …
For a delicious holiday appetizer, try this Bacon and Mango Chutney Dip. With chopped pecans and a cream cheese/sour cream layer, it makes for a tasty combo. Not big on mangoes? It is great with other chutneys, too! Holiday entertaining has kicked into gear. With that comes many opportunities to feast. I like to sample, so I love the appetizer table. A plateful of a …
The secret ingredient for this Skinny Taco Dip is puréed cottage cheese, which is low in fat and calories. With creaminess and layers of salsa, lettuce, and shredded cheese, it’s deliciously light and healthy! I originally created this skinny taco dip recipe for my friend, Melanie, at Reasons to Skip the Housework. I’m finally bringing it back home to share with you! If you like …
Apricot Cream Cheese Dip with Bacon and Pecans is sweet, salty, and delicious. It’s delicious with bread or crackers. This was a dip I whipped together last week for our weekend guests. Even though we planned to have dinner with our company shortly after they arrived, I wanted to offer something to nosh on beforehand. But before I knew it, it was the day off, and I had …
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 think …
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 …
This gooey and cheesy Corn and Chourico Dip has a slight kick from green chiles and chourico. Serve it at the next gathering and watch it disappear. If you are looking for a crowd pleasing dip recipe, look no further. This one has corn, chourico, cheeses, green chiles, and is hot and gooey. It has a slight hint of heat and is great with tortilla …
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