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10 servings For a great first course, serve slices of this fancy meatloaf with cornichons, crusty bread, and whole-grain mustard. Our version has a…
About 1 ½ cups Doubled, this makes an excellent cheese ball (see here).
These miniature quiches are made with store-bought phyllo cups and a simple egg custard. They can be filled with ham, broccoli, or roasted red peppers…
A rich and creamy beer cheese dip made with sharp Cheddar, cream cheese, and a hint of blue cheese, perfect for serving with dark rye bread cubes.
4 servings A superlative appetizer or beer snack; serve with a green salad for a memorable lunch. Please read About Searing, Sautéing, and Pan-Frying Fish.
3 to 4 servings You can flavor these with a variety of spices and seasonings, including nutritional yeast, garlic or onion powder, paprika, or curry…
These adorable Easter Bunny Biscuits are made from a simple cream biscuit dough, shaped into bunnies and baked until lightly browned. A fun and festive…
About 1 ½ cups Megan’s great-grandmother, the matriarch of her close-knit North Carolina family, made enough pimiento cheese for everyone to take home…
8 servings If making yogurt cheese to use here, salt it to taste after draining.
A creamy baked dip made with artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese, topped with extra cheese and paprika. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
8 servings Despite admonitions to never mix seafood and cheese, we find these especially tasty when sitting atop a cracker mounded high with Treva’s…
Toasted pumpkin or squash seeds are a crunchy, savory snack, perfect on their own or as a garnish for salads and soups. Simply toss seeds with oil and…
About 3 ½ cups For a smoky flavor, broil the eggplants or grill on an open flame until collapsed and blackened all over. After having a particularly fine…
A smooth and tangy black bean dip with a hint of heat from jalapeño and chipotle. Perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Once purchased, roast fresh chestnuts as soon as possible, as they are prone to drying out. For more on chestnuts, see here.
Homemade tortilla chips made from corn tortillas, either fried or baked until crispy and salted.
4 servings Coated with olive oil and garlic and roasted until golden brown, these chickpeas are great as a snack, tossed into a salad, or sprinkled over…
24 pieces These wings are loosely inspired by Andy Ricker’s fish sauce wings, a popular staple in Portland, Oregon. If you opt for the garnish of Crispy…
A classic nacho platter loaded with melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack, topped with chorizo, beans, and fresh garnishes. Perfect for sharing.
These steamed dumplings feature a savory filling of shrimp or pork with ginger and cilantro, wrapped in wonton wrappers. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.
Who says bhajis have to be made of onion? Bhajis are a great vehicle for any kind of veg – have a look at your fridge leftovers and get creative! These…
These pan-fried Chinese curry puffs feature a spiced beef and potato filling wrapped in a curry-scented egg dough. They are served hot with a choice of…
24 pieces In place of the filling below, you may also stuff mushroom caps with goat cheese mixed with minced garlic and herbs, any flavored butter, or…
A vegetarian wonton filling made with shiitake and button mushrooms, tofu, green onions, napa cabbage, and ginger. The filling is cooked until wilted…
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