Nana is DH's mother...and I can't get enough of her pimento cheese. The optionals are the stuff that I add when I want to dress her's up..but for the kids, just the way she makes it is wonderful. We serve...
So quick and easy if you have an abundance of cherry tomatoes even better! Great little appetizers to serve on your favourite cracker. I have guessed the serving size and the amount of tomatoes (as I use...
I love "Dad's" brand from Lexington, Kentucky, but at $7.00 for an 8 oz container, it's a bit pricey. This comes pretty close to the real thing. I like to spread this on bagel crisps, but it's great on...
My grandfather was a professional fisherman and used to make this all the time. Delicious on toast for breakfast. The vinegar in this recipe dissolves any small bones after a few weeks.
I had this at a party and it was fabulous! I couldn't stop eating it so I got the recipe and thought I would share. The addition of cranberries makes for a different and pleasantly surprising tasting cheeseball....
That's the way the recipe was titled when I got it from a friend and I saw no reason to change the name. Summer is coming and this is the perfect snack for warm weather. I prefer baked wheat crackers as...
A tasty alternative to the chickpea classic---sweetened with carrots that add a lovely color to this versatile spread. Makes a great sandwich in a wheat pita pocket with onion, lettuce, and tomato...
Oatmeal and brown sugar makes this cake sweet, yet comforting. After you bake the cake, spread a homemade caramel frosting on top to make it even more delicious. The best part about this cake recipe is...
This relish in all the rage at private and business functions in London, served on British Herb Scones (see my recipe posted separately) and a dollop of sour cream. It is also delicious on potato latkes...
My first introduction to hummus was store bought and all of the homemade recipes I've tried have been missing something. After much trial and error, I've come up with this recipe that comes very close...
Roasted peppers, whole baked garlic and chunks of Parmesan cheese start a meal beautifully. Be sure to include some good fresh Italian crusty bread to use with the meltingly sweet garlic and a cruet of...
This is a *very* simple, mild mushroom pate. You can use whatever kind of mushrooms you prefer, or an assortment. Just so long as they are fresh, never canned. It is my attempt to replace chopped liver,...
The sweet and sour combination in this delicious appetizer ensures a delicious treat for houseguests! This recipe makes a lot and can be cut in half for smaller crowds.
This has got to be one of the comfort foods of all times. How can it be bad with all these great ingredients? This recipe is courtesy of Alton Brown, 2003.
An easy and versatile appetizer that can be served hot or cold. While searching for seafood recipes I found this on Bumblebee's site. You can vary this by substituting various flavors of tuna & salsa....
These yummy creations were on an antipasto platter at the Rimfire Winery at Maclagan (near Toowoomba, Queensland). I just HAD to ask the chef for the recipe! They've become a family favourite.
Looking for something different to do with your summer green beans? This is one to try. As stated by the author, "This spread is fantastic served on crusty bread, crackers, or rice cakes. From the Barbara...
I have used this for many different thing, such as a side dish, or as part of a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or mixed with grains for a hearty entree, or as a chunky dip for tortilla chips or crackers....
Born in So. CA with avocado trees in our back yard, learning to make GREAT guacamole is not optional. Although purists may gasp at the inclusion of mayo & sour cream, it KILLS me to see TV chefs use lemon...
This is absolutely delicious! When I was a little girl my friend Patty's Mum made this for lunch. Serve it on pumpernickle or caraway rye bread with a garnish of green pepper rings...it makes a wonderful...
Who doesn't like melted cheese and phyllo pastry? This quick simple recipe is great for a busy hostess. The mix of sweet and smooth makes this a perfect combination. My mother gave me this recipe although...
What a lovely way to begin your Passover meal! With this delicious fish paté recipe from Joan Nathan's "Jewish Cooking in America" and from the marthastewart.com web site.Once the paté is made and sliced,...
The light, nutty flavor of tahini, an essential ingredient in hummus, pairs perfectly with rich roasted eggplant in this delicious Mediterranean dip. From Good Housekeeping.
I found this recipe on the safe.org.nz site and found it too dry - the addition of low fat cream cheese made it just what I wanted - I take it to work to spread on toasted bagels for lunch. I use two 400g...
This sauce can be served with Chancho a la Chilena (Pork Loin, Chilean Style) and for a milder sauce discard vinegar that peppers were soaked in and use fresh vinegar. Posted for ZWT 4 - South/Central...
This is a recipe I got off whatimcookingnow.blogspot.com. It is a recipe she says she got from her friend Diane. I've never tried it but I'm posting it here so I can adjust the recipe down. The original...
Perfect appetizer, great for holidays, super bowl, or just because. We love this and usually at our family functions the guys stand around table hogging this. We make two of these because our little ones...
My wife and i love Bruschetta and i have tried many diffrent recipe's. I finally ended up just making my own recipe to meet our taste buds. This is our favorite. enjoy and spoon it on everything cause...
This is very easy and everyone loves it. It is equally good with any red caviar or with finely chopped smoked salmon. I like to serve this with Snack Westphalian Pumpernickle or any plain cracker.