Snacks, Dips, and Appetizers

Better Cheddar Clone

  Better Cheddar clone of the dip served at the Back Burner Restaurant, Hockessin, DE — Younger Version 2 c. grated sharp white cheddar cheese 1/2 c mayo 1/2c chopped toasted walnuts some chopped green onions (as you like) 5 shakes of liquid smokefold together carefully to mix. refrigerate. serve cold to room temp.   […]

Bone-In Chicken Wings

Bone-In Chicken Wings   A few things I think are important, but you could skip if you disagree… Use fresh chicken wings, not frozen Brine the wings for at least 4 hours – makes everything more tender and allows you to steep them in some seasonings Deep fryer is not necessary, good sauce and quality […]

Brie en Croute

Show stopping appetizer, decadent, and very customizable. Be creative. Ingredients: Round of Brie Puff Pastry or pie crust (your choice) Toppings/Filling (pick some or none, up to you) Apricot preserves Tart apple Walnuts Raisins Crackers, apples, pears to serving Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 Cut the top rind off the brie Place the Brie […]

Crab Dip

Ingredients 16 oz of softened cream cheese 1/3 C mayo 1 T 10x sugar 1 T dry white wine 1/2 t onion juice 1/2 t prepared mustard 1/4 t garlic salt 1/4 t salt 1 (6oz) can of crab meat, drained and flaked chopped fresh parsley Directions Combine first 8 ingredients, mix well. Gently stir […]

Green Show Norwegian Meatballs

Green Show Norwegian Meatballs (Kris’ Version) They are called Norwegian, because I wanted people to not really associate them with Swedish Meatballs, which are an honored dish in my family history. For many years, I made these to great local acclaim. They’re very simple but VERY FINICKY. They really only work when you have a […]

Guacamola

Not to be confused with guacamole, or maybe it is? not sure… Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 1 T lemon juice 1 T grated onion 1 t salt 1/4 t chili powder 1/4C mayo (or less) to taste Directions Mix

Hummus

  Hummus 1 can of Chickpeas 1 Tablespoon of garlic 1 Tablespoon of Tahini 1/2 teaspoon of cumin 1/4 cup fo roasted pine nuts Olive oil Sesame oil Water – to reach your desired consistency and creaminess Salt to taste Lemon juice to taste Blend together in a food processor or blender. Enjoy!  

Hush Puppies

  Hush Puppies 3/4 cup of corn meal 1/4 cup of flour 1/4 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. cayenne pepper Small chopped onion 1/2 egg beaten milk- enough to make it a paste makes ~12-15 hush puppies Mix all the ingredients together. Deep fry in canola oil until golden brown; turning occasionally. […]

Muhammara

  Muhammara About This Recipe”This is one of the most delicious middle eastern dips you can make, and certainly one of the easiest! Don’t be turned off by the inclusion of pomegranate molasses — it’s very easy to make and I’ve listed 2 simple “recipes” for it. Or you may choose to substitute the pomegranate […]

Pimento Cheese

A work in progress recipe, haven’t locked a recipe in. OR there are so many variations you could make, maybe there isn’t one BEST recipe. Ingredients: Cream cheese Mayo (the internet suggests only Duke’s Mayo will do, never tried it) Jar of pimentos (my grocery typically carries these small 4oz jars of diced pimentos, one […]

Pimento Dip for Fritos

credit to Megan Goeller Ingredients 4 ox sour cream 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 jar chopped pimentos (add a little juice for color) 2 T mayo 1 chopped and hardboiled egg salt to taste Directions Mix

Soft Pretzels

  HOMEMADE SOFT PRETZELS4 tsp yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 1/2 c warm water 5 cups flour 1/2 c white sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 T olive oil 1/4 c baking soda 2 c hot water kosher salt 1-2 T butter, melted Add 1-2 T water. In a small bowl, mix yeast and 1 […]

Spinach Dip

From Sheilah Sterling Ingredients 1 package of frozen, chopped spinach – drained 1 C sour cream 1 C mayo 1 can chopped water chestnuts 1 small onion chopped 1 box of Knorrs vegetable soup Recipe Mix together. Set in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours Serve with crackers

Veggie Dip

Ingredients 8 oz Cream Cheese 1 lb sour cream 1/4 C mayo squeeze of lemon salad herbs?? capers salt + pepper onion juice?? Directions Blend Serve with assorted raw veggies  

Warm Skillet Bread and Artichoke Spinach dip

  Skillet Bread with Spinach and Artichoke Dip Great dinner or cocktail party piece! Bread Dough: (or use one loaf of frozen bread dough, thawed) 2 3/4 – 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp. active dry or instant yeast 1 tsp. fine salt 1 cup milk, warmed but not hot 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil […]

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