Often times when my family gets together, we have tortilla chips and salsa. Because of some food allergies that different family members experience, making fresh homemade salsa allows me to know exactly what is going in the salsa and avoid any allergens. …
I really love to go to Mexican restaurants and nibble on the warm basket of tortilla chips that they bring to the table, don’t you? But nowadays, instead of going out for some Mexican food all of the time, I often choose to make healthy versions at home instead! But I didn’t want to overlook my favorite tortilla chips, because they are just so yummy. This recipe is…
Do you have some good, easy but tasty appetizer ideas to keep on hand for entertaining? This beef and cheese taco dip is a real crowd pleaser! Fall is just about here! The kids have gone back to school and football season is starting. So it’s time to start thinking about some great football watching, tailgating kinds of snacks that are tasty, filling….and simple! I actually created this…
I absolutely love homemade salsa! When it’s fresh, it just can’t be beaten. And this version of salsa, also known in some circles as Cowboy Caviar is absolutely divine! I was given this recipe years ago and used to make it all of the time and forgot about it. That was until a trip to a local Trader Joe’s, where I spotted their brand or jarred Cowboy Caviar.…
It’s football season! I have had a few people ask about some great snack foods that are perfect for any tailgating parties. So the first recipe I created was a taco dip that can be used with veggies or homemade baked tortilla chips. It is rich and creamy and healthy too! If you like things spicy, then feel free to add a little cayenne pepper to kick things…
I grew up eating store-bought french onion dip….and love it! Of course, my family didn’t eat it every day, but we had it for cookouts and special times when we entertained. Even now, when my family gets together, there is usually a container or two of the store-bought variety. But because I have to be careful about what I eat, I wanted to try to recreate my favorite…
When spring rolls around, I start getting a hankering for some good deviled eggs. I’m not sure exactly why that is, but I absolutely love them. I guess they remind me of picnics and cookouts…and even church potlucks. You can’t have a good potluck without some deviled eggs, can you? Even though I love them, I had never made them…I know, it’s just wrong, isn’t it? One of the…
It is common to see sausage stuffed mushrooms on the menu at upscale restaurants. But you can easily make these at home. And they are every bit as good as the ones that you would find in fancy eateries. They are great to make as an appetizer for holiday entertaining! And they can be adapted easily for different dietary needs too! I had wanted to make these for…
This cream cheese fruit dip actually started out as a happy accident! But with only three ingredients, you can feel good serving it to your family and guests, knowing exactly what is in it! Many years ago, I ran across a very yummy fruit dip made from cream cheese and some other ingredients that I really felt better avoiding. It was really delicious and it made an impression…