This creamy baked triple onion dip is a triple threat to your taste buds. Because this rich baked dip has three kinds of onions. Making this dip vegan since my partner is vegan plus anyone that has a dairy allergy can serve this scrumptious appetizer. Since the holidays are among us so are the dips,…
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Persimmon, Ham and Swiss Puffs with Pepper Jelly
Making recipes with seasonal ingredients is always exciting. Especially since “in season” fruits and vegetables are at their freshest. Because these persimmon ham and swiss puffs with pepper jelly proves using seasonal ingredients provides the best in taste. Plus some seasonal ingredients like persimmons have a really short season so get them fast. Not to…
Chinese Turkey Endive Bites
These delicious Chinese turkey endive bites make an easy appetizer and will satisfy your craving for Chinese food. Notably this dish is similar to Chinese chicken in lettuce leaves, it tastes just like restaurant made. In fact while writing this today I’m scooping the turkey into endive leaves like potato chips. Furthermore hang up the…
Pumpkin White Bean Dip with Herbs
Making my latest pumpkin white bean dip today reminded me of joyous past Thanksgiving celebrations. Family sitting at the dining table stretched out to the limits with many people you haven’t seen in years. Coupled with many pot luck dishes brought to the table, some good and some not so good. Laughing at jokes that…
Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Crackers
These cranberry pistachio shortbread crackers are a tasty bite for the autumn season. Since cranberries are a quintessential fruit during the autumn season. Even though these crackers have a sweetness from them they have a beautiful smoky flavor. The smoked gouda cheese and paprika adds umami flavor. In fact while baking them in the oven…
Baked Mexican Spinach Dip
Making my recipe for this baked Mexican spinach dip today has me reminiscing helping my mom make spinach dip. In the late 70’s and 80’s my sister Katie and I helped mom with her catering business. In between homework we helped mom prep recipes and sometimes helped her at the events. Of course we didn’t…
Cheesy Chipotle Lime Dip
Making my cheesy chipotle lime dip recipe today reminded me of my love for chipotle chiles . In the first place they have a wonderful smokiness and a mild heat. Second, they are so versatile in so many recipes. If you do a search on this website I have tons of recipes with these chiles….
Fig, Blue Cheese Walnut-Truffles
I’m sure many of you have those OMG moments when you bite into something with incredible flavor. Well, I had a OMG moment when I bit into these fig, blue cheese walnut-truffles. This small cocktail bite has big flavor and is perfect for a happy hour party for one or just a few more. In…
Brandied Caramelized Onion Swiss Crostini
As I started cooking the onions for my latest recipe for brandied caramelized-onion Swiss crostini my home smelled fabulous. Whenever I saute onions the sweet smell is so intoxicating plus adding the brandy sent my senses over the top. Fall weather is approaching and like I’ve mentioned in a previous post, my favorite season reflects…
Hatch Chile Queso Blanco
I’m sure many of you agree that the ultimate party food especially for game night is queso, am I right? My latest lip smacking recipe for Hatch chile queso blanco is the cheesiest yet. Queso blanco literaly means white cheese in Spanish and I combined four different white cheeses in this dip. Such as white…
