My brother knows I am always looking for vintage family photos of Mom in her kitchen, and I was thrilled when he sent me this one, especially when I realized what she was proudly “showing off” in her oven. It’s Mom’s amazing and delicious Oven Baked Caramel Corn! The holidays just weren’t complete until Mom made […]
Cilantro Jalapeno Dip
Our son Nick sent me an email with a recipe for Cilantro Jalapeno Dip early this winter. And since he knows I’m a wimp when it comes to spicy foods, his instructions to me were VERY clear. He said “See recipe below. You need to make this dip. I know six jalapenos seems like it […]
Zesty Spinach Artichoke Dip
My son, Nick, cooks like I do. He finds a recipe that sounds good…then he “tweaks” it to make it his own…and, many times, even BETTER than the original recipe. I watched and snapped photos as he created an awesome appetizer. Just remember…Nick cooks like I do…so the measurements are approximate. Please adjust the ingredients […]
Tailgating Nachos
Football Saturdays are a big deal in Iowa City…and Nachos are an easy and delicious dish to serve to a Hawkeye crowd. Simply line a cookie sheet with tin foil (easy cleanup) and spray the foil with cooking spray. Add a layer of nacho chips, then layer on whatever ingredients your crowd likes. […]
Hawkeye Deviled Eggs
What a MAGICAL night in Kinnick Stadium on Black and Gold night! And the celebration continued in the locker room after that thrilling win… I think there has never been a more deserving recipient of a Hawkeye game ball than the honorary captain of last night’s game…Brett Greenwood. Brett Greenwood’s Story […]
Bleu Cheese and Bacon Nachos
Blue Cheese and Bacon Nachos may sound weird…but trust me. They are AWESOME! Yesterday, I found myself staring into my almost-empty freezer. But there sat a small bag of frozen bleu cheese. (Yes Virginia…you CAN freeze bleu cheese!) I was looking for a way to use up more of the last bits and pieces of […]
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
When I found out some good friends were going to be in our neighborhood later in the day, I invited them to stop for a glass of wine. And I CAN’T have company without FEEDING them too! So I rummaged through the frig and cupboards to see what I could make…without going to the […]
Roasted Roma Tomatoes With Garlic and Basil
As many of you know, I love to entertain. And the past two nights we’ve enjoyed the company of friends here in Florida. So I decided to make some appetizers that would allow me to use up items left in our refrigerator, freezer and pantry as our Winter season winds down. So here is the […]
Sweet and Savory Puff Pastries
Patricia was looking for a way to use up some odds and ends in her refrigerator and freezer, and I LOVE to play that game! She pulled a package of miniature frozen puff pastries out of the freezer, and I began to think about what to fill them with to eat as appetizers before we […]
Easy Reuben Dip Appetizer
This Reuben Dip is SO easy you may want to pat some flour on your face and fake an exhausted expression when you serve it so your guests will think you spent all day making it…Just an idea… REUBEN DIP APPETIZER 4 C. shredded Swiss cheese 1 16 oz. bottle of Thousand Island Dressing 8 […]