My husband and I go to Marlow’s (a restuarant down the street) a lot! We always order the shrimp-crab nachos as an appetizer. One day I decided to take on the challenge and recreate these delicious little chips at home. I did not use shrimp and found that the key to this is FRESH, FRESH, [...]
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Posted in Apps & Teasers! on January 10, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Baked Artichoke Brie Dip
8 oz light cream cheese softened
1 cup light mayo
2 green onions chopped (green and white part)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (fresh is better but it is too cold for fresh now)
12 oz drained artichoke hearts coarsely chopped
9 oz brie cheese rind removed and cut into chunks
dash salt
dash pepper
crackers [...]
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I can not take full credit for this recipe being I found it online. However, this is now one of my new favorite football foods! This time of year I find myself sitting in front of the TV with friends and family watching the best teams throw around the pigskin. I always make sure to [...]
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Happy New Year!!! I figured the only appropriate food to post for New Year’s (beside champagne) was a recipe using black-eyed peas. Being from Texas, having the Mexican influence on food was something I was very accustomed too. This is one of my favorite New Year foods (probably because it is sooo fresh!). Before you ring in the [...]
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Posted in Apps & Teasers! on December 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There are many versions of pinwheels out there for the holidays. I especially like these because they are very festive for with green colors. Plus they can be made in advance and waiting in the freezer for party day!
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Posted in Apps & Teasers! on November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Holiday time is perfect for appetizers! Recipe Rise is going to be showcasing some of my favorite holiday apps for the season. If I could eat only appetizers for every meal I would be a very happy girl! This app was designed with a few of my favorite flavors: baked brie, jalapeno and cranberries. The [...]
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Posted in Apps & Teasers! on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I made this up one evening when reading a book on flavors my brother gave to me. Endive is something I do not use often, however, it is very good when paired with bacon and blue cheese. The endive act like little boats that hold in all the delicious flavors of the blue cheese and [...]
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This is a traditional paring of flavors in Italian cooking. This recipe makes me think of my grandfather from Italy. I came up with this version over the summer when the melons were on sale. If you want to do a very easy version purchase pre-cut melons at the grocery store.
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I have to admit I never was a fan of pimento cheese until I moved to Georgia and discovered many people enjoy pimento cheese if made properly. I have found, what I think, is the perfect recipe and with a hint of Texas laced throughout each bite. A little kick in each bite reminds me [...]
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Guacamole is one of my favorite indulgences. Guac, for short, can be very tasty if made with fresh avocados and super fresh ingredients. I love when restaurants have table -side guacamole you can order. The waiter literally comes, chops the avocado up and mashes it together in front of you. They add some onion, jalapeno [...]
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