Tag Archives: Dips

Simple Super Bowl Sides

A week from now millions will gather around their big screen and fill their faces while cheering on the combatants of Super Bowl XLIII – the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals. The big game kicks off on February 1st and if you don’t already know what you will be serving up to your super hungry Super Bowl guests, you might consider the following super simple recipes: FETA AND ARTICHOKE DIP Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 1 … Continue reading →

Dip Into These Simple Snack Recipes

Are you ready for some football? Millions of college football fans have been eagerly awaiting tonight’s match-up between Florida and Oklahoma in the BCS Championship Game, including my former college roommate who lives near Miami. She’s planning to host a massive viewing party complete with the dips we used to make together during our years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Whether you are planning to pig out in front of the TV watching the pigskin fly tonight or during this weekend’s NFL playoff games. Or you are simply looking for a few simple yet delicious dips to serve at your … Continue reading →

Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Snack Table

Growing up my parents never allowed us to eat snacks on Thanksgiving. I suspect this tradition stemmed from my mom not wanting her 10-hour day in the kitchen to be for not, and the desire for a costly multi-course meal for a family of eight to be completely devoured by ravenous children. When I moved to the mainland for college I discovered that not all families function the way mine did. In fact, I quickly learned that snacks and Thanksgiving go hand-in-hand for some clans, especially those who enjoy watching professional football on Turkey Day. If your Thanksgiving Day includes … Continue reading →

Simple Seasonal Dips You Can Make with Your Kids

In a previous blog I mentioned that my 4-year-old daughter is enrolled in a cooking class. She absolutely loves it and has fast become my second set of hands in the kitchen. Each week her teacher introduces a new theme, which is incorporated into all of the classroom activities (cooking, reading, art projects, etc.). With fall in full swing, acorn squash was this week’s featured ingredient. The recipe my daughter made is listed below. It couldn’t be simpler to make… and believe it or not my persnickety little eater actually tried some of it (which is another reason I enrolled … Continue reading →

Are You Ready for Some Football… FOOD?

The National Football League officially kicked off its 89th season on Thursday night, but today is the day millions of pigskin fans having been waiting all summer for—the first full Sunday of non-stop bone-crunching, heart-stopping, hard-hitting on-the-field action. Given that I live in Wisconsin (not far from legendary Lambeau Field—home of the Green Bay Packers), which was ground zero for the whole Brett Favre saga (the famed quarterback came out of retirement to play for the Packers but ended up getting traded to the New York Jets) needless to say, today is a big day around here. (By the way, … Continue reading →

More Delicious Party Dips: Fiesta Dip and Cheesy Gorgonzola Dip

If you are struggling to find the perfect dish to take to an office party, potluck or family get together you’re in luck. For the past week I have been scouring my recipe boxes in search of the perfect contributions to the huge bash my friends are hosting on Sunday in honor of the Green Bay Packers making it to the NFC Championship game. In two days the Green and Gold will slaughter the New York Giants while we gorge on Spicy Sloppy Joes, Crunchy Cole Slaw, Crab Dip, and dozens of other tasty dishes. When the party is over … Continue reading →

Hearty Dips for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Thirty-two games, 64 teams… the road to the College Bowl Championship has begun at my parent’s house. With the University of Hawaii Warriors about to make history at the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day, my parent’s seaside home has turned into party central and their kitchen is at the center of all the action. Here in Wisconsin we’re gearing up to watch our beloved Badgers (my alma mater) take on Tennessee in the Outback Bowl on January 1st. And around the world home cooks are getting ready to ring in 2008 with their own celebrations. Whether you are hosting … Continue reading →

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

I LOVE artichokes. So it’s no surprise that I also love spinach artichoke dip. I try very hard to resist it when I go out to eat, simply because it’s deliciously laden with fat and calories, but every so often I have to give in, dive in, and indulge! Here’s a delicious recipe for baked spinach artichoke dip. Eat it with your favorite crackers, bread, or tortilla chips. If you’re going low-carb, try spooning some into an endive leaf. Any way you serve this dip, it’s delicious and decadent…comfort food at its finest. For this recipe you will need: 2 … Continue reading →

Ultimate 7-Layer Dip—A delicious treat any time of day

If you live anywhere near the southwest, it’s highly unlikely that you haven’t tried this popular pot luck, get together food. But if you don’t live in the southwest and aren’t as familiar with Mexican flavors and dishes, it may be new to you. Ultimate 7-Layer Dip is a delicious recipe that is perfect for a get together of any size. The recipe can be halved, doubled, or tripled (just change the size of dish you put it in) to fit a party for two or a party for 100. And the best part about this dish is that you … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Bash

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Getting ready to celebrate Memorial Day with a big bash? Here are a few simple recipes that might help get the party started. I have included some salty and sweet treats, and even one which is both. Enjoy! Crab Dip 2 cups mozzarella cheese 2 cups sharp cheddar 1 cup mayonnaise 2 cup imitation crab 3 scallions 1 French loaf 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Mix all ingredients except bread. 3. Cut top off bread and set top aside. Fill loaf with dip. 4. Top the loaf and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Note: For a little spice, … Continue reading →