I started out down the road making popcorn using an outdoor griddle thinking it was… well, kinda gimmicky. One of those things you make once. You say to yourself “Well that was kinda neat”. Then you never do it again. Wrong! I made this popcorn 3 days in a row. I shared it with the … Continue reading “Popcorn using an Outdoor Griddle”
This is how you kick up your standard queso dip. Add in some Buffalo wing-inspired flavors and you’ve got a hit. I certainly can’t get enough of it. Lightly spicy, creamy, with a hint of smokiness (I used fire-roasted tomatoes), it’s a fantastic dip to serve along my other favorite appetizer, Buffalo wings! We made … Continue reading “Buffalo Queso Dip”
My first attempt at making these cheese straws was a learning experience. If the dough mixture is too thick it’s a nightmare to get through a cookie press. If the dough mixture is too thin the straw will flatten out as they bake and you’ll end up with a pan full of sadness. But, I … Continue reading “Cheese Straws”
Oh yummy! Fun-to-eat (and make!) Reindeer noses make for great holiday treats! We love making a big ole batch of ‘noses’ and sharing them with my wife’s co-workers. How can you make these without smiling? How can you eat them without smiling? You can’t! They’re great! Creamy chocolate, crunchy sweet M&Ms and salty pretzels. The … Continue reading “Reindeer Noses”
These little herbed wonton crisps are beyond easy to make and they pack a lot of flavor. They’re very light so you can eat a good handful or two and not feel guilty about it. You can make them several different ways, so they’re great for parties! A Blank Canvas For Flavor I’ve made these … Continue reading “Herbed Wonton Crisps”
Back when I was knee-high to a grasshopper I was lucky enough to live right next to my school. That meant that some days I could run home and grab a quick lunch (while watching The Gong Show, but that’s a whole other story). Now, mom usually made me a sandwich or maybe heated some … Continue reading “Homemade Pizza Rolls”
It was a beautiful spring day here. That had me wishing it was summer and fresh tomatoes were available. I couldn’t wait any longer. I had to make a few BLTs, even if the tomatoes weren’t perfect. Sometimes, you have to do what you have to do. But to make up for the tomatoes I … Continue reading “Bacon Weave BLTs”
I’ve made a lot of snack mixes in my time. Traditional ones. Sweet ones. Savory ones. Sour cream and onion ones. Cajun ones. Italian-ish ones. And now, this most awesome spicy Tex-Mex party mix. Quick and easy to make. Bold. And Crunchy. I really prefer our homemade taco seasoning in this spicy Tex-Mex party mix … Continue reading “Spicy Tex-Mex Party Mix”
