I was craving Mexican street style corn on the Cobb I had at a street vendor on a trip I went to in Puerto Vallarta recently, the crunchy grilled sweet corn slathered with mayo, crumbled cheese and spices made for a great memory. I was also craving a dip with tortilla chips, so I created…
Dips
Lemongrass & Ginger Edamame Hummus
I’m going to visit good friends tomorrow and my mom always taught me to never arrive as a guest to someone’s home empty handed, so I’m bringing a snack. So I thought I would bring hummus, yes hummus, I know so many people get tired of hummus, it seems to be everywhere, just a few…
Orange & Chipotle White Bean Hummus with Pepitas
I’m becoming more inventive with my vegan recipes these days since my partner is vegan; I want to keep my recipe repertoire full of delicious choices to keep boring eating at bay. There are a lot of flavors of hummus in the market these days and I wanted to make a homemade one with a…
Blue Cheese & Thyme Sauce
I love blue cheese and in my opinion it’s one of favorites of all cheeses, I love all varieties of it; Stilton, Gorgonzola, Cambozola and just plain blue cheese is fabulous. Blue cheese is great on a cracker or slice of baguette but cooking with it creates a nuance like no other and this sauce…
Blue Cheese & Bacon Aioli
Nothing enhances good food like great condiments, spreads & dips and this Blue Cheese & Bacon Aioli is a huge enhancer to many foods, especially steak sliders. If you are a blue cheese fan like me then this aioli is right down your alley; spread it on burgers, sliders and use it as a dip…
Peanut Lime Sauce
I love cooking food with Asian flavors and this versatile sauce is so good on so many dishes. I used this sauce over a chilled Asian Peanut Pasta salad and it’s wonderful, tangy, and creamy with a nice tone of different spices and a bit of heat. Use it over hot or cold pasta dishes,…
Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
Aioli is just a fancy name for a mayonnaise based sauce or spread with garlic in it, but it sounds elegant, right? Lol…My Sun Dried Tomato Aioli has a bit of a kick from the Cayenne pepper and some tang from the vinegar. It’s perfect on burgers; my other post Shitake Mushroom Sliders has this…
Lemon & Parmesan Dip
This easy dip recipe is very versatile and is fabulous for your fresh vegetable crudités or a wonderful sandwich spread. Ingredients 1 ½ of mayonnaise Zest and juice from 2 lemons 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning 2 teaspoons garlic 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup of good quality grated parmesan like Parmigiano Reggiano…
Curried Roasted Zucchini Hummus
Curried Roasted Zucchini Hummus Dip, dip, dip…everywhere you go there is some kind of dip at parties! People love dips, they are easy to prepare and can be made ahead, the ideas are endless and you can please the different tastes of your guests. This dip is a flavorful version of hummus that will be…
Caramelized Onion, Gorgonzola & Pecan Dip
I created this dip with the blue cheese lover in mind. There is no gray area when it comes to people liking any variety of blue cheese, they either love it or hate it, but if you are a fan of this wonderfully complex and rich tasting cheese you will love this dip. I love…
