Cowboy Sushi
I know that foods differ by region, ethnicity and family. This is one of those dishes that seem to be a regional favorite and family specific. This little delight is something I was introduced to the first time I went to a family reunion for The Good Husband. If you can't tell what it is, it is cream cheese, Budding Beef and pickles. My family served something similar but our version was cream cheese, salami and green onion. This is a popular appetizer 'round our family and I have seen uncles fight over the last pickle. This is a relatively new dish to me and no one seemed to have a name for it. I give you: Cowboy Sushi! Ingredients: 6 large whole kosher dill pickles 3 packages Buddig Beef 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened Directions: ~Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over one slice of beef. ~Roll the two slices of beef around one whole pickle. ~Repeat steps one and two so that the pickle ends up with four layers of beef and cream cheese. recipe by: The Good Wife
15 Fantastic Dips for Super Bowl Sunday {or any day!}
With the Super Bowl XLVI just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to put together a post full of our favorite party foods. So naturally, I started with some dips, and then quickly realized I could fill a whole post with just those! So I decided to skip the rest and just highlight our favorite dips, because often those are the hit of the party anyway. So grab a bag of chips and a big crusty baguette and dig in! Hot Corn Dip This is one of my absolute favorite dips. Hot Crab DipEvery time I see this picture I want to dunk a chunk of warm bread onto it. Jalapeno Popper Dip Jalapeno Poppers are a game-day staple, so try this creamy cheesy version right out of a bowl. Roasted Red Pepper Dip This is one of the first dips ever posted on our blog and it’s definitely become a reader favorite. Garlic Artichoke Dip Seven cloves of garlic go into this little pot of heaven. Quick and Easy Mexican Dip Three ingredients baby! Doctored 7 Layer Dip Who doesn’t love a good 7 layer dip? Pin It
Baked Zucchini Sticks and Sweet Onion Dip: that bloomin’ zucchini!
Today, class, it being late July and all, we’re going to examine our zucchini facts: •Zucchini is always at the end of any A-to-Z food list; •Zucchini and fruitcake are the undeserving targets of many a joke; •The zucchini plant literally grows like a weed, making it absolutely ubiquitous in vegetable gardens across America; •And for that reason, enterprising cooks have discovered ways to turn it into muffins, and cake, and pancakes, and… Baked Zucchini Sticks. You know that onion appetizer that came into bloom back in the late ’80s? Outback Steakhouse claims it invented the “Bloomin’ Onion” back in 1988, and it wasn’t long before quasi-fast food restaurants adopted it as the hottest appetizer since artichoke dip baked in a bread bowl. These zucchini sticks, with their melty-soft interior and crisp crust, are reminiscent of those onions – and equally addictive, especially when served with their special onion-mustard dip. Ready to go beyond muffins, bread, kebabs, and frittata? Warning!
Pineapple Cheese Ball
I love a good appetizer recipe, especially if that recipe is quick, easy and tastes great! This is a recipe that comes from my grandma’s cookbook, but I jazzed up the flavor a little by adding a couple of ingredients. It is definitely a keeper! It is SO EASY to throw together and tastes GREAT! 1-1/2 packages (12 oz) cream cheese1 small can crushed pineapple (well drained)powdered sugar (to taste- approximately 2-3 Tbsp.)green onion (optional-to taste, approximately 2 Tbsp.)chopped ham (optional-to taste, approximately 2-3 Tbsp. Combine all ingredients together.Mash into a ball and chill.Roll in crushed pecans.Refrigerate until served.Serve with crackers. Enjoy! Linking up to these parties and here
Afternoon Snack: Dip Strawberries in Yogurt & Freeze, and You Get This Amazing Snack: Vitamin G: Health & Fitness
Thursday, 9/15/2011 at 2:02PM by Sarah Jio Health and fitness writer. Lover of running, Nespresso, Lululemon, and all things French. I love frozen fruit, and I adore yogurt. Don't these look so good (idea found here)? P.S. More Ways to Get Glamour: Chat with celebs, VIP fashion stars, beauty pros and more on our Facebook page! Photo: Via We Heart It
Stuffed Baguette
Stuffed Baguette A hollowed baguette obviously makes a perfect shell for any filling you are in the mood for. And once stuffed and properly chilled, it becomes a neat appetizer. This particular one is filled with all my favorite things: goat cheese/cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, olives, spicy salami, crunchy bell pepper, and fresh herbs. Makes one 12-inch long baguette; about 24 slices Ingredients: Baguette about 14-inch long8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 4 oz fresh goat cheese 1 large garlic clove, minced ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper (about 1 medium) ½ cup finely chopped sun dried tomatoes in olive oil¼ cup finely chopped Kalamata olives 2 oz finely chopped spicy salami About 2 tbsp minced Italian parsley About 1 tsp minced fresh thyme Freshly ground black pepper Salt to taste (very unlikely since there’re plenty of salty ingredients) Preparation: Slice off both ends of the baguette. Using an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.
