Serving Size : 20 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 ounces cream cheese — softened 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 stalk celery — finely chopped 2 green onions — chopped 1/8 […]
Potato Wedges
5 russet potatoes 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons seasoning salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 450ºF. Wash each potato well, peel if […]
Hot Swiss Chard Dip
1/2 cup finely chopped, blanches Swiss chard leaves. (alternately, use spinach or other greens) 2/3 cup cottage cheese (I used the one with chives) 2/3 cup part skim ricotta cheese […]
Tomatillo Mexican Salsa
from “Small-Batch Preserving” 1/2 pound tomatillos (about 7 large tomatillos) 2 hot green chile peppers, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1/2 cup […]
Sesame Chicken Party Wings
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 clove garlic, crushed 3/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce 3 […]
Asian Dumplings with Soy-Ginger Sauce
Dumplings:1 pound ground pork1 cup scallions3 Tablespoons soy sauce1 Tablespoon grated ginger1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 cups finely chopped napa cabbage (green cabbage is acceptable)Won-ton wrapperswater for sealing wrappers […]
Zucchini Squares
4 large eggs — beaten until smooth2 teaspoons chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian spice blend (I used Penzey’s Tuscan Sunset) 1/2 teaspoon grey salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 […]
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
1 cup mayo2 cloves garlic, minced2 (8 oz) packages Neufchatel cheese (less fat cream cheese), softened2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 or 4 ozs. Gruyere cheese, shredded1 (14 oz) can artichoke […]
Caramel Popcorn
8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped)3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter3 tablespoons light corn syrup1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 300ºF. Sort through the […]
Black Bean Empanadas
from the CIA’s Breakfast and Brunches 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup finely diced onions3/4 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon cumin1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crumbled1 1/2 cups cooked black beans1/2 teaspoon […]