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Two Appetizers For Your Holiday Party: Deep Fried Tortellini and Artichoke Dip

Deep Fried Tortellini I don’t know about you, but it seems I’m always looking for things to make for holiday gatherings that don’t involve the oven. That’s because the oven is being occupied by the potatoes, ham, or one of several pies that I’m in the process of baking. This appetizer is deceptively delicious! You won’t be able to eat just one! You will need: 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup cornflake crumbs salt and pepper to taste dried parsley, to taste oil for deep frying 2 eggs, lightly beaten Directions: … Continue reading →

Seafood Dip

I love dips. They’re perfect when company comes, or for lounging in front of the television for a Lifetime TV marathon or even a football game. Dips are hearty, too, which means they’ll satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. And best of all—even a novice cook or someone who isn’t exactly a master of the kitchen can whip up dips in a snap. This dish is a must-try for seafood lovers. The flavors of the shrimp and the crabmeat merry perfectly, resulting in a creamy, cheesy, rich dip you can be proud to serve your friends and family…and yourself. And … Continue reading →

Appetizers For Your Next Get Together Part 3—Dips!

Dips go over well for any occasion. Here are a few your guests will love: Fruit Dip: 7 ounces marshmallow cream 8 ounces cream cheese ¼ tsp. lemon juice Combine all ingredients and use as a dip for fresh fruit. Beef Dip: 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 (3 ounce) package dried beef, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon onion, finely chopped ¼ tsp. black pepper ¼ tsp. garlic salt ½ cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients (but save ¼ cup of pecans) and mix well. Pour into a shallow serving … Continue reading →

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

I LOVE artichokes. So it’s no surprise that I also love spinach artichoke dip. I try very hard to resist it when I go out to eat, simply because it’s deliciously laden with fat and calories, but every so often I have to give in, dive in, and indulge! Here’s a delicious recipe for baked spinach artichoke dip. Eat it with your favorite crackers, bread, or tortilla chips. If you’re going low-carb, try spooning some into an endive leaf. Any way you serve this dip, it’s delicious and decadent…comfort food at its finest. For this recipe you will need: 2 … Continue reading →

Bowl Game Bites

College football bowl games are in full swing, and so are the parties that celebrate the championship madness. And what’s a party without great eats? When you are cheering on your favorite team you need a mix of hearty dishes and some great finger foods, like these: MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 medium-sized red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Salt and pepper 8 cups baby spinach 1 teaspoon lemon zest Rolled out pizza dough or pre-baked pizza crust 1/2 cup pesto sauce 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped … Continue reading →

Families.com 2007 Cookbook ‘A’

The families.com cookbook is organized according to ingredients rather than by type of dish. This way if you have an ingredient on hand, and are wondering what to do with it, or if you want a recipe that uses a specific ingredient, then you can look it up in the cookbook. If you want a certain type of dish. . .use the categories on the right! Acorn Squash Ranchy Breaded Fish and Candied Acorn Squash Adobo seasoning Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tex Mex Marinade Allspice Chai Spice Cutouts Spicy Mixed Nuts Oatmeal Waffles with Homemade Apple Butter Healthy Pumpkin Brownies … Continue reading →

Edible Flowers–Introduction

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My first introduction to the world of edible flowers was last summer when my children took a gardening class at the New York Botanical Gardens. (This program, by the way, is easily some of the best money I’ve spent on programs for my kids.) Every week my kids come bounding out of the program with large bags of produce in hand. Being the cook that I am, I usually have lots of fun using their vegetables in the food that I make. It helps them make the connection between the food we eat and what it takes to get from … Continue reading →

Mini Potato Cheese Quiche With Saltine Crust—YUM!

I was playing around in the kitchen this morning and I came up with this recipe. It’s simple and delicious. Change it up any way you’d like by substituting filling ingredients. For example, next time you can try spinach and swiss cheese or sausage and cheddar or red pepper and Monterey jack…the possibilities are endless! The secret in this recipe is the Saltine cracker crust. Who knew?? For this recipe you’ll need: (makes 12 mini quiches) ½ of a white or yellow potato (no need to peel it) cut into very small pieces 2 tsp. butter or olive oil ½ … Continue reading →