One of the “noshers” I pack in the cooler when we venture out on summer road trips and family vacations is hummus. And I’m old enough to remember when hummus wasn’t main stream, but an unusual offering on the appetizer buffet. Now you can find hummus in its purist form (mashed chickpeas/garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil) in grocery stores and delis everywhere. … Continue reading Classic Hummus with a Twist
This week Matt Swaim of the Sonrise Morning Show, Sacred Heart Radio, and I chatted about artichokes. Part of the thistle family, an appropriate passage can be found in Gen 3:18 “Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field.” In Bible times, the tender leaf and young, undeveloped stalk were eaten, as well as … Continue reading 2 Artichoke Dips for Super Bowl!
It started with a request from reader Beth F., who lost my cloned recipe of Nalley’s French Onion Dip – an iconic dip no longer made by the company. Anyway I lost the recipe, too – vanished into cyberspace when my original website vanished also. Well, lo and behold reader Carol Ritter found hers and shared. “Great childhood memories at Christmas which I suspect was … Continue reading Found! Nalley’s French Onion Dip Clone
Today Matt Swaim and I chatted a bit more about holiday entertaining and how important it is to not stress out about getting everything perfect. Here are 2 appetizers that will help you be a guest at your own party! The first is a super easy appetizer, it will become a favorite. Daughter-in-law Jessie shared the recipe with me, but I can’t remember from whom she … Continue reading Baked Swiss Cranberry Dip and Pumpkin Cheese Fondues – Fan faves!
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