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Creamy Bacon Jalapeño Bites
Read more: Creamy Bacon Jalapeño BitesPrintable version This is the second of my cream cheese and sour cream appetizers that I created for a group of friends. (Here is the first.) This time, jalapeño and bacon are the star ingredients and a tortilla chip with a slice of cheddar cheese is the method of delivery.…
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Creamy Tomato Basil Cucumber Bites
Read more: Creamy Tomato Basil Cucumber BitesPrintable version Little treats to enjoy while socializing or as a prelude to a feast have been around for centuries, but in the United States the actual word “appetizer” began to appear during the 1860s, most likely as an English alternative to the French word “hors d’oeuvre” for a description…
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Skirt Steak with Smoked Cumin
Read more: Skirt Steak with Smoked CuminPrintable version I was shopping recently and came across a spice rack in the produce section. All the spices were sold in small sealed bags rather than bottles. There was a large variety and a few wild cards, one of which really caught my attention: Smoked Cumin. First of all,…
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Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes
Read more: Rosemary Roasted Red PotatoesPrintable version Sometimes simple is just better. A potato is delicious when it is cooked perfectly with salt and pepper. The addition of a fresh herb is an easy way to crank up the flavor. This potato dish is as simple as it gets and it turned out incredibly tasty,…
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Spicy Refried Beans
Read more: Spicy Refried BeansPrintable version This recipe is an update of a basic refried bean dish I made back in May. This time I added some choice spices and a little cheese to the final product. I also tried to extract some heat and flavor from three habanero peppers while I cooked the…
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Chipotle Aioli
Read more: Chipotle AioliPrintable version The first time I ever tried chipotle aioli was at my favorite beer joint in Astoria, Queens called Sunswick. I would always ask for a side of it when I ordered their chicken tenders. I liked dipping the crispy tender into the smoky goodness before each bite. For…
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Sweet Pickle Ranch Chicken Salad
Read more: Sweet Pickle Ranch Chicken SaladPrintable version It’s official. Ranch seasoning mix is now a “staple” item in my pantry. Normally I don’t like seasoning packets because of the sodium and preservatives that they contain. The ranch seasoning has all that stuff but it’s a great way to take recipes to the next level. Over…
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Grilled Tomato Poblano Salsa
Read more: Grilled Tomato Poblano SalsaPrintable version The garden vegetable frenzy has begun. Last week my Dad canned a dozen and a half quarts of green beans – the first bounty taken from the garden in 2013. Cucumbers, peppers, corn, tomatoes and a number of homegrown treats will soon follow. It won’t be long before…
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