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Kopanisti. I can’t believe the Super Bowl is on Sunday.

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It doesn’t even feel like it. We’re already one month done with 2013. Seriously, the older you get, faster time goes. It’s sad but that just gives you all the more reason to live it up, right?! I must say that I ended the year of being 25 with a bang. So this is my last Super Bowl dip for the week. This dip – I can’t ever say the name of it correctly the first time – but nevermind the name, let’s talk about how I’ve never even heard of this dip before until I saw it on Gaby’s blog.

My tastebuds exploded when I had my first taste. Kopanisti Author: Julie Wampler. Chef John's Harissa Sauce Recipe - Allrecipes.com. How to Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn. Milk, lemon juice, and about half hour of your time — that's all you need to make a batch of fresh, creamy homemade ricotta.

How to Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

You're not going to believe how easy and foolproof this is! And trust me, once you make your own ricotta, it's hard to go back to the stuff from the tub. When I say this only takes a half hour, I should clarify that most of that time is actually hands off. You bring the milk almost to a simmer, add lemon juice or vinegar, and then let it sit while you work on the rest of dinner.

Another 10 minutes or so goes into straining the curds, and then the ricotta is ready for your lasagna, pizza, or whatever devious and delicious plans you have in store. This process for making ricotta works best if you're using whole milk, though I've had success with 2%. Homemade ricotta really does have better texture and flavor than anything I've ever bought at the grocery store.

I also like that I can make exactly the amount of ricotta that I need. Previous image Next image Makes 2 cups. Tomato-Ginger Chutney Recipe. Appetite For Instruction: Hummus. Demonstrated by Praveen Sachdev of Cosmic Café Henry Rollins once called it "sex in a bowl.

Appetite For Instruction: Hummus

" A deceptively simple paste of chickpeas and seasonings, hummus seduces the palate with layers of rich, complex flavors. Simply put, this Mediterranean staple has the power to comfort the soul and quicken the pulse--when prepared with care. Often, however, store-bought versions have all the subtle sensuality of a Pussycat Dolls video. So even if you're not as hard-up as Rollins, who also noted "I get more hummus than sex these days," it's great to have a recipe on hand for group (or solo) entertaining.

For over a decade, Dallasites have been savoring a unique version of this dish at Cosmic Café on Oak Lawn Avenue. Step 1: Combine the following in a food processor or blender: 2 cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained ½ cup tahini ½ cup extra virgin olive oil juice of two lemons ½ bunch cilantro ½ cucumber, peeled and cubed a dash of pickle juice 1 tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. each salt and paprika. Hummus and Tzatziki Veggie Platter. Try Kitchen View!

Hummus and Tzatziki Veggie Platter

Healthy Recipe: How to Make an Easy and Awesome Mexican Dinner: Health & Fitness. When it comes to Mexican food, chef Julieta Ballesteros, 36, knows her stuff.

Healthy Recipe: How to Make an Easy and Awesome Mexican Dinner: Health & Fitness

(After all, Zagat has rated her New York City restaurant Crema one of the best in the city.) And when she’s in the kitchen, she has one mission: to debunk the tired myth that the food she was raised on is one big ball of grease. “Real Mexican cooking is healthy,” she says. Chick-Fuh-Lay Nuggets & Sauce. Copycat Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets!

Chick-Fuh-Lay Nuggets & Sauce

Chick-Fuh-Lay Nuggets & Sauce are addicting! I hate Sunday’s. Not because it’s the last day of the weekend. But because I seem to crave Chick-Fil-A only on Sunday’s and I can’t fulfill that craving because they’re CLOSED. I’ve fixed that problem and I probably solved everyone’s problem too. Cilantro Dressing. Greek-Style Cucumber and Yogurt Dip with Dill Recipe at Epicurious. Photo by Brian Leatart yield Makes 6 servings Tangy and refreshing, this dip is called tzatziki in Greek.

Greek-Style Cucumber and Yogurt Dip with Dill Recipe at Epicurious

Here, it's served with crisp baked pita wedges, but it also goes well with crudités. Drain the yogurt a day before you plan to prepare the dip. And mix up a big batch of lemonade to pour throughout the picnic. Preparation Line sieve with cheesecloth and place over medium bowl. Mix cucumber and 1 tablespoon salt in small bowl; cover and chill 3 hours. Dip Recipes: Cheese, Spinach, Bean and More! Roasted Bell Pepper and Avocado Salsa, How To Make Roasted Pepper and Avocado Salsa, Salsa Recipes, Roasted Bell Pepper Recipes, Appetizer Recipes.

Recipe by Chef Sarah Scott of the Robert Mondavi Winery of California.

Roasted Bell Pepper and Avocado Salsa, How To Make Roasted Pepper and Avocado Salsa, Salsa Recipes, Roasted Bell Pepper Recipes, Appetizer Recipes

Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Recipe, How To Make Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa, Green Salsa, Chile Peppers, Chili Peppers, Tomatillo Salsa, Salsa Recipe. Baking Corner | Regional Foods | Cooking Articles | Hints & Tips | Culinary Dictionary | Newspaper Columns This is kind of like a Salsa Verde, but with the addition of avocado.

Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Recipe, How To Make Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa, Green Salsa, Chile Peppers, Chili Peppers, Tomatillo Salsa, Salsa Recipe

This salsa is so good and very addictive! Especially good served with tacos and pork dishes. Check out Linda's Appetizer Recipes for more great appetizer ideas. My Homemade Food Recipes & Tips @EnjoyYourCooking.com. Avocado Salad Dressing This creamy avocado salad dressing somewhat resembles guacamole dip, after all it consists of almost the same ingredients, just in different proportion. However it is much more spicy and more liquid which obviously makes it easier to dress salads with it: lettuce salad with tomatoes, avocados and shrimps is my personal choice for this dressing. Ready spicy avocado dressing can be stored in the airtight container in fridge for several days. Ingredients: 1 avocado1 shallot onion2 serrano peppers1.5 – 2 lemons (juice)2-3 tablespoons of olive oilBoiled water cooled down to room temperature (1-2 cups)Fresh cilantroGround black pepper to tasteSalt to taste.

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette. Avocado and Strawberries with Honey Vinaigrette. 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice 3 tablespoon(s) honey 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil 1/8 sea salt teaspoon(s) ground black pepper 2 avocados , peeled, pitted and cut into wedges 8 ounce(s) strawberries, halved Whisk the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper together.

Avocado and Strawberries with Honey Vinaigrette

Arrange the avocados and strawberries on 6 salad plates. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the fruit salad. Serve immediately. TimesaverThe honey will slip right off the spoon if you first measure the oil. Here are some alternate versions of this recipe created by our wonderful community of chefs! Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Cucumber-Avocado Salad Dressing Recipe. Guacamole Dip Recipe, How To Make Guacamole Dip, Garden Style Guacamole Dip Recipe, Guacamole Salad, Guacamole Dip Recipes, Avocado Recipes, Mexican Guacamole Dip, Southwest Guacamole Dip. Baking Corner | Regional Foods | Cooking Articles | Hints & Tips | Culinary Dictionary | Newspaper Columns This Guacamole recipe and photos are courtesy of Cynthia Detterick-Pineda of Andrews, TX. Check out more of Cynthia's Southwest Recipes. Guacamole can be found on the menu at many Mexican food restaurants, and it is possible to be just a bit different at each restaurant.