Cowboy Caviar is sometimes called Texas Caviar or Poor Man's Caviar. Sometimes it's made with black eye peas, sometimes with black beans. But as far as I know... it's never actually made with caviar. The original Texas Caviar Recipe was created in 1940 by Helen Corbitt, at the Neiman … [Read more...]
How to Make Jalapeno Popper Dip Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! It's not often I feel the need to provide a disclaimer with a video recipe. It's also not often I share a full confession with a video recipe. Rally your friends and share this Jalapeno Popper Dip with them. Because I won't be held responsible for what may happen if you're all … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
Jalapeno Popper Dip is creamy, spicy, crunchy and dangerous.dangerous. DANGEROUS!!! Consider yourself warned. For further instruction and entertainment, watch the How to Make Jalapeno Popper Dip Video! Ingredients for Jalapeno Popper Dip: 1/2 cup diced fresh jalapeno (1-2 whole) 16 oz cream … [Read more...]
How to Make Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! In California, Ranch Dressing is a bit of an obsession. A burger and fries just ins't complete without a side of Ranch for dipping. When I worked at a Chili's in college, I thought I would write a book about my time as a food server/bartender and call it, "Life with a Side of … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! This isn't designed to be a copy-cat of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Reading this article helped demystify homemade Ranch Dressing. And as always, watching my boy Chef John never hurts either. Enjoy! Ingredients for Buttermilk Ranch Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 … [Read more...]
Pimento Cheese Potato Gratin Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Pimento Cheese is lovingly known as the Caviar of the South. Most commonly prepared as a spread made with cherry peppers, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise, and served as a sandwich spread or dip. This, dare I say elegant Pimento Cheese Potato Gratin is based on a recipe from … [Read more...]
How to Make French Onion Dip Video
French Onion Dip was really popular in the eighties and it deserves a comeback way more than high-waisted pants and leg warmers. So put on your parachute pants and learn How to Make French Onion Dip from scratch! French Onion Dip Recipe Caramelized Onions Recipe … [Read more...]
Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe
The eighties called. They want their dip back. Back in the eighties, French Onion Dip was made with a packet of French Onion Soup Mix. It's 2012 and it's time to do French Onion Dip right. Ingredients for French Onion Dip: 1-1/2 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup … [Read more...]
Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is perfect for sharing. And because this recipe has no mayonnaise, it's perfect to share with your friends that have a mayonnaise aversion. Fresh spinach replaces frozen and creamy ricotta cheese replaces the mayo. Fresh lemon … [Read more...]
