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Susan Feniger – STREET Susan Feniger is one of my favorite chefs in Los Angeles. She is an award-winning American chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and radio and TV personality considered to be a leading authority on Latin cuisine in the United States. After working together in Chicago and Paris, Feniger and her longtime collaborator, Mary […]
Continue ReadingCrispy Kale Chips
Kale is a powerhouse! Kale is packed with antioxidants and other nutrients that can help prevent some cancers and high cholesterol. The health benefits are tremendous – one cup of kale contains only 36 calories and 1,020 percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin K, 200 percent of vitamin C, 180 percent of vitamin […]
Continue ReadingPepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
Game Day Snack on Steroids This is the perfect game day snack! LOVE this idea. Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 Tbs butter 2 lbs pizza dough (I used 2 balls of Trader Joe’s fresh dough) 6 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (about 48 pieces) 48 slices pepperoni 2-3 […]
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I’ve been living under the Blarney Stone…. I’ve been living under the Blarney Stone, because I have never heard of this recipe! Irish Nachos is associated with Ireland in name only but was invented in one of the Emerald Isle’s colonies, Chicago, Illinois at a pub called McGee’s at 950 West Webster Street. Instead of […]
Continue ReadingHot Cheese Mushroom & Chorizo Dip
Zap it! Here’s a hot cheesy dip for your favorite game. It’s a snap to make in microwave (or should I call it a zap?). Hot Cheese Mushroom & Chorizo Dip Makes about 3 cups 12 oz Mexican asadero or Monterey Jack cheese, cut into chunks 6 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 cup Mexican-style chorizo, […]
Continue ReadingParmesan Crisps
Crispy Cheese! These are delicious to eat as a snack or great on a salad. They are really easy and fast to make. Parmesan Crisps Makes about 10 3 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Smoked paprika or cayenne, optional Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place a tablespoon of cheese on a nonstick silicone pad or […]
Continue ReadingBBQ Popcorn
Super Snacks This is a great after-school snack, since school is starting way too early! I love popcorn. This is from the Nealy’s, who have many great southern recipes. BBQ Popcorn Makes 8 cups 1 Tbs vegetable oil 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 1 stick butter, melted 2 Tbs Neely’s BBQ Seasoning, recipe follows 1/4 cup […]
Continue ReadingPulled Pork Nachos
Gus’s BBQ Last night, we went to Gus’s BBQ in South Pasadena, CA for dinner. Gus’s has been around since 1946, though it’s been sold and re-done in the past few years. For some reason, I ordered the pulled pork nachos. My expectations were low. Boy, was I wrong! Everything about this messed up pile of meal […]
Continue ReadingArtichoke, Jalapeño & Parmesan Dip
A Spicy Dip Anything with artichokes in it is a good thing, as far as I am concerned. This dip recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. You can adjust the “heat” of the dip to your personal preference by the amount of jalapeño peppers used, just remember that no two batches of pickled peppers share the […]
Continue ReadingRosemary Marshmallow Squares
Grown Up Rice Crispy Treats I love this grown up version of rice crispy treats. I can just picture the kids faces as they say, “Mom, what did you do to the Rice Crispy treats?” Rosemary Marshmallow Squares Serves 12 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 Tbs finely […]
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