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Easy Holiday Party Dishes—Baked Beans and Cheesy Wedges

Doesn’t sound too appetizing does it? Hang in there… you might be surprised. The following recipes are ideal for busy cooks who need a dish to pass at a New Year’s get together. The first dish is a hearty version of the classic baked beans. (What’s a holiday gathering without beans, right?) I’m not sure if it’s a Midwestern-thing or if people around the nation have a hankering for beans around the holidays, but whenever there are baked beans on a buffet table at the parties in Wisconsin they disappear fast. This specific baked bean recipe is great for office … Continue reading →

Make Your Own “Pink’s” Hot Dogs at Home

A while back, I posted a blog about Pink’s Hot Dog Stand. It is been an institution on the corner of La Brea and Melrose for over 65 years. Many celebrities love Pinks – they count Bill Cosby, Jennifer Garner, Aerosmith, Henry Winkler, Snoop Doggie Dog, Chef Bobby Flay, and Jason Alexander among their fans. How’s that for an eclectic bunch? The only problem with Pink’s is every time we went to Los Angeles, either it was closed or had people around the corner just waiting to get in. Now, I am on the opposite coast, so the best I … Continue reading →

Poblano Chiles Stuffed with Refried Beans with Guacamole Sauce

For this recipe, you will need vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, six poblano peppers (if you cannot find these, you can use bell peppers), black beans, cloves of garlic, one large onion, 2 large ripe avocados, two green tomatoes, cilantro, two green chilies, and plain yogurt. To prep for this recipe, you will need to peel two cloves of garlic. Chop one and mince the other. Chop the onion into small pieces. Wash 1 1/2 cup of black bean and let them soak in water overnight. Finely chop both two green chilies. In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup of … Continue reading →

Dynamic Mexican Dips

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I love Mexican food. What I like most about Mexican food is dipping tortilla chips into all kinds of different sauces. There are a couple of recipes I got for some dips, but I altered them to my own taste. The salsa dip I found on a website a few years ago, but I don’t remember which one. I got the general idea for the guacamole from Rachael Ray of “30-Minute Meals” on the Food Network. I hope you enjoy them! Sassy Salsa 1 16oz jar of medium salsa (If you like it more or less spicy, you can use … Continue reading →