Cuisine: Snacks
Hot Corn Dip
This Hot Corn Dip is from Celebrate with Babs, by Barbara Costello, 2022. I have to say, it didn't last long, it's so good. You can make it ahead and put it in the oven before serving. I divided it into 2 separate casserole dishes, which worked well.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 10 - 12 Servings
Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Well, for starters, I'm not a huge football fan. I only watch the Super Bowl for the ads and typically root for the team that is winning. I'm only half paying attention, though I do provide good snackage! I used to make my late mother-in-law a plate of nachos while she watched the USC games. She loved nachos and I loved making them for her. I always enjoyed hearing her screaming "GO, GO, GO!" This is a rather long-winded intro to my Buffalo Chicken Nachos, which is a variation of the traditional nacho recipe. You can make this buffalo chicken in the instant pot or a slow cooker. There was also the infamous Buffalo Chicken Pizza Incident, which you can read about...
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
White Bean Dip with Herbs
This White Bean Dip with Herbs is creamy and a nice change from hummus. Cannellini beans are White Kidney Beans, which are a little meatier than Navy or Great Northern beans, they have a nutty, earthy flavor. You can use any white bean for this recipe. Chickpeas, also known as Garbanzo Beans, which are used in hummus, are a bit grainier in texture. The fresh herbs and garlic shine through. You can serve it with vegetables or pita chips.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes about 3 cups
Fire Crackers
I came across this crazy recipe for Fire Crackers in Southern Living magazine. They are also known as Alabama or Cowboy Crackers. The recipe seemed so strange to me, that I decided to make them. Truth be told, I only used 1 sleeve of crackers. I thought it might be a bit much for my husband and me to eat an entire box of oil-saturated saltines! I like anything hot and spicy! You have to leave them overnight in a Ziploc bag before you bake them. And it turns out they are really good, especially with an ice-cold beer!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
Fried Lemon Slices
My husband and I were at Eatly in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. We ordered calamari and it came with these incredible Fried Lemon Slices. They were delicious dipped in Aioli. My daughter Grace tested them out on Mother's Day.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Crunchy Chickpeas 3 Ways
To me, snacks are all about texture and crunch. This is a very healthy, yet satisfying snack. You could slip these in among the chicken wings at your party. I have done in 3 ways. Please note that the chickpeas I used were very small and cooked much faster than 40 minutes. Watch them carefully after 30 minutes in the oven.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Crunchy Salt & Vinegar Chickpeas
My family has always been obsessed with anything salt and vinegar flavored. These Crunchy Salt & Vinegar Chickpeas are easy to make and so good, you might want to double the recipe.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
Cajun Style Oven Fries
These Cajun Style Oven Fries are hand cut, seasoned with a cajun spice blend and baked to crisp perfection in the oven. These easy oven roasted potatoes make the ideal side dish for a meat and potatoes dinner.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Rosemary Cashews
Here is a savory cocktail nibble that would satisfy a French host's needs. These Rosemary Cashews were inspired by the bar nuts served at Union Square Cafe in New York City, which is one of Ina Garten's favorite restaurants in the world. The cashews are best served warm, but you can prepare the rosemary mixture in advance.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Pimiento Cheese
I grew up in the midwest and one of my favorite things was Kraft Pimento Spread in a little jar that you could use for a juice glass. I loved it with Cheez-its. Yes, I know "very classy", but it's delicious and I still like it! Anyway, I decided to make "real" Pimiento Cheese spread. It's mostly popular in the south. It has a hint of spiciness. This spread is perfect for parties served as an appetizer with crackers or spread it on a sandwich, burger, etc...
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes about 1½ cups
