Spinach Artichoke Dip
Formal or informal, spinach artichoke dip is a great appetizer at any party. It is quick and easy taking very little time to prepare. The dip may be served with a variety or crackers, breads, or chips. Ingredients 16 ounces…
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Spicy Plantain Chips
Ingredients 2 green plantains, mashed 1 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 quarts peanut or canola oil for deep-frying Procedure Combine plantains, salt, black pepper, the chile,…
Spicy Fried Wings
No need for wing sauce. These are already plenty hot. Ingredients 12 whole chicken wings, tips removed and cut in half 1½ tbsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp lemon pepper ½ tbsp black pepper ½ tbsp salt 1 tbsp smoked paprika…
Snails with Garlic Butter (Escargots à la Bourguignonne)
Escargots à la bourguignonne is a French dish of snails with garlic butter. Ingredients 24 canned snails ½ lb butter, softened 1 tbsp minced shallots 1 tsp grated or minced garlic 1½ tbsp fresh chopped parsley Salt to taste Pepper,…
Simple Nachos
Ingredients 1 pound (450 g) lean ground beef (92% lean or greater) 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 2 teaspoons or less taco seasoning mix (mostly cumin) 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 dash Mexican seasoning Corn tortilla chips Procedure…
Scotch Bonnet Pepper Poppers
Ingredients 24 Scotch bonnet peppers 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese ½ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup minced onion ¼ pound Italian sausage Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F. Fry sausage on medium-high heat, chopping as it cooks until it…
Sandwich Layer-Cake
Smörgåstårta or sandwich cake is a typical Swedish party dish, not to be confused with Smörgåsbord. The sandwich cake is a very rich sandwich with so much filling it resembles a cake. It is excellent for receptions and parties since…
Rosemary Balsamic Chicken Wings
Ingredients 36 chicken wingettes 1 cup balsamic vinegar 3 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped 2 tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper 1 ½ tbsp cayenne pepper ¼ cup paprika 1 tbsp garlic powder Cornmeal, as needed Vegetable oil for deep frying…
Roasted Chicken Nachos With Green Chili-Cheese Sauce
Nachos made into a meal. Ingredients 4 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed (or used canned if unavailable) 2 jalapeños, stemmed ½ medium onion, peeled and quartered 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped 1 lime, juiced…
Red and White Onion Tapenade
Ingredients 1 garlic clove 6 oz (160 g) pitted Kalamata olives ⅓ cup (80 ml) chopped white onions ⅓ cup (80 ml) chopped red onions 2 tbsp (30 ml) capers, rinsed and drained 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated lemon peel…
Potato Skins
Potato skins is a dish made with potato halves, cheese, bacon, green onions, and sour cream. Ingredients 8 small baking potatoes Vegetable oil Garlic salt 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese 12 slices bacon (optional), cooked and crumbled 2…
Pollo Del Fungo (Chicken with Mushrooms)
According to the initial recipe contributor, the following is the origin of this dish: > “Dining last night at 407 my two friends and I had an incredible appetizer. The restaurant is very good but this dish alone may justify…