Appetizers

Toasted Gruyere and Cranberry Cups

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Ingredients:One 10-ounce bag frozen or fresh cranberries1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon orange zest plus 1/4 cup orange juice4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1 cup grated Gruyere cheese48 frozen prebaked phyllo cups or hors d’oeuvre cups2 tablespoons chopped chives Directions:Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.Mix the cranberries, sugar … Read more

Mom’s Famous Raw Vegetable Dip

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Ingredients:1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons minced onion2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill2 teaspoons seasoned salt Directions:Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, dill, and seasoned salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229126/moms-famous-raw-vegetable-dip/

3 Ingredient Flourless Banana Muffins

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Sarah makes these. Add dark chocolate! Ingredients:Overripe BananasPeanut Butter (or almond butter or cashew butter)Egg1/2 cup (118 g) pureed overripe bananas slightly more than 1 large banana1/2 cup (128 g) creamy natural peanut butter (or almond or cashew butter)1 large egg Directions:Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 16 mini muffin molds with mini muffin liners.Add all … Read more

Spicy Pecans

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Ingredients:SOFTWARE1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2-3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on your heat preference)1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1 pound pecan halves4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pats)1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (light or dark…it’s up to you. I prefer dark.)3 tablespoons water Directions:Line … Read more

The Best Guacamole!

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Ingredients:3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted1 jalapeño, cored and finely diced (add more or less to taste)1/2 cup finely diced red onion1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin(Optional: 1 roma tomato, cored and chopped) Directions:In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork or a … Read more

Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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Ingredients: 12 chicken wings (drumettes and wingettes, not whole ones) 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste) 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp granulated garlic 1/2 Tbsp baking POWDER (NOT baking SODA, it’s not the same) Directions: Dry the wings really well with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add the salt, … Read more

Baba Ganoush

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2 pounds Italian eggplants (about 2 small-to-medium eggplants*) 2 medium cloves of garlic, pressed or minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice, more if necessary ¼ cup tahini ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the eggplant and garnish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus extra for garnish ¾ teaspoon salt, to taste ¼ … Read more

Pimiento Cheese

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Ingredients One 4-ounce jar chopped pimientos, drained 1 cup mayonnaise 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 cups grated Cheddar (8 ounces) 2 cups grated Colby (8 ounces) Directions Combine pimientos, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and … Read more

Palta Mollda (Avocado Dip)

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Palta is the Chilean word for avocado. The Chilean avocados are smaller than the California avocados. However, the California avocado works just as well. Ingredients 1 large ripe avocado 1 small lemon 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Salt, to taste Crackers for serving Instructions Peel the avocado and, … Read more

Bocadillos (Little Morsels)

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This list of ingredients is flexible depending upon availability’. Serve on a tray wrt’h toothpicks. 1/2 cup smoked mussels or oysters (The canned variety is used but make sure to drain them well before using. Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.) 1/2 cup stuffed green olives 1I2 cup black olives, pitted 1/2 cup marinated … Read more