Pesto can be made through step 1 and stored in freezer. To serve, remove pesto from freezer and let thaw and warm to room temperature, then fold in cheese and salt. Pesto is delicious with chcken, fish,...
Wowchos are similar to nachos, but with lots of garlic. This recipe won first place at the ''83 Garlic Festival , an annual event held in Gilroy, California, garlic capital of the world. The garlic mellows...
A family favorite around our house! I typically serve this along with any meat that was grilled. It's requested over and over by my kids, and I always get requests for the recipe when others join us for...
My mom used to make these for the holidays. They go well with cocktails or anytime you want a savory crisp cookie. The puffed rice cereal give these cookies their crunch. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your...
There are many recipes out there for cheese straws, but I had to post Grandma's recipe. These were a staple at her house and we couldn't wait to devour them when we went for a visit.
Put this together in the morning so can have a wonderfully different side dish that evening. Delicious companion with any beef, particularly steaks or roasts.
This is a deliciously different type of dip. Thicker than most. This recipe comes from a cookbook Favorites from Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis.Published around 1986 I think. Add less or more mayonnaise...
I cut this recipe out of some long-forgotten publication ages ago and it has been a favorite fish dish ever since. Works fine with other fish filets, as well. Onion, chives, or leeks may be substituted...
This is a quick, easy appetizer that you probably already have the ingredients on hand. This comes from an old (circa 1972) Sunset Cook Book of Favorite Recipes.
This is one of my favorite comfort foods and it's so simple! My mom always serves this with Parmesan Pasta Roni. These work best with the jumbo crescent rolls, but regular size is fine.
This is some of the ugliest stuff you will put in your mouth. But so delicious. Don't be fooled by the preparation time - it includes 2 hours for chilling.
(Canapi De Pasta De Aceituna Negra Y Queso Cabrales)Note: This paste of black olives, garlic, and pine nuts is a lovely complement to a robust blue cheese, such as the outstanding Cabrales from Asturias...
This was a little something my best friends and I sort of started when we were all one big (5-person) Girl Scout troop. They're really great for campouts and are especially good on cold days. You will...
I found this recipe on the web in my search for ZWT recipes. They are popular Turkish appetizers or canapes. From "The New Book of Middle Eastern Food" by Claudia Roden.
From Weir Cooking in the City by Joanne Weir. This dish was one of her favorites during an afternoon of Turkish meze. This can be made a day in advance making it perfect for entertaining. (Make sure to...
You will find these all over the south - some recipes call for the Tabasco, and some don't, but personally I like the SPICE :) I also like to use extra sharp cheddar cheese because the cheese is the main...
Delicious pesto from Taste of Home. I have used it so many times in so many different ways.....If you can, allow to refrigerate for several hours before using to allow the flavors to blend. (This is not...
I got this recipe from my mother, not sure where she found it. This makes a cheese ball that is coated in black pepper, I don't care for the black pepper so I usually skip it.