Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. If you want a quick, simple dip that is perfect for the occasion, guacamole is your answer. Just a few ingredients are added to avocado to make this creamy, yummy dish. If you aren't familiar with avocados, these green fruits grow on trees and are actually large berries. There are many varieties available though the Hass is the most ...
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Poinsettia Cheese Torta
A few years ago I started making a layered cheese dip that was perfect for the Christmas season because of its colors: red, green, and white. In addition to making an incredibly beautiful presentation with the poinsettia-like flower on top, this was also very delicious and fabulous to make in advance. By layering sun dried tomatoes and fresh basil leaves on the bottom of your ...
Classic Hot Cheese Dip
With December upon us, so starts the season of entertaining and parties. Often we need a quick, economical appetizer idea and it is nice to find one that uses seasonal ingredients. Onions provide the perfect medium for this cheesy option. If you want to really mix things up you can top the dip with nuts, add your favorite herb, seafood, or another vegetable. It is delicious ...
Individual Edible Dip Bowls
My kids have always seemed to love to dip things. When my son Max was just a little guy, we dined at a restaurant that served fresh vegetables and dip. He absolutely LOVED it, but he was really using the vegetables as a spoon for the dip, not actually eating them! When our waiter checked on our table and asked if we needed anything, Max uttered his first complete sentence: ...
Panko Crusted Fish Bites with Dill-icious Dipping Sauce Recipes
Though it is easy to batter and deep fry fish, it isn’t the healthiest of options. This recipe for an oven-fried version has the same satisfying crunch from the coating that battered and fried fish has, but without the guilt of the grease. Panko, or Japanese breadcrumbs, are the secret to this success, and they can easily be found in most grocery stores in either the Asian ...
