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Nick • December 30, 2009
When trying a new appetizer, there’s a litmus test that I like to use for how tasty it is. I call it The Party Test. I like it because I tend to be too subjective to judge own appetizers so I like to rely on the palates and tastes of others to decide if something [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Quick and Easy, Side Dishes, Vegetarian | Tagged acorn squash, baked dips, cayenne, dips, gruyere cheese, pita chips
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Nick • November 19, 2009
An artichoke dish was a heavy favorite in the poll last week, but I thought I would actually write two quick appetizers for this post since Thanksgiving is one week away! (I’m publishing nothing but Thanksgiving recipes until the big day from here on out so you can look forward to that!) When I think [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Holidays, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian | Tagged artichokes, baked dips, berries, brie, cranberries, dips, gruyere, spinach, tofu
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Nick • September 23, 2009
Betsy and I have been in a many month debate over whether or not it’s possible for me to produce really awesome queso (cheese dip) without using the super-processed cheese that rhymes with Smellveeta. While the queso recipe on the back of the Rotel can is a favorite of mine I figured there was queso [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Side Dishes, Spicy, Vegetarian | Tagged avocados, beans, bechamel, black beans, butter, cheddar cheese, cilantro, cream, dips, garlic, Green Chilis, limes, Monterey Jack, pico de gallo, red onions, Tex-Mex, tomatoes
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Nick • June 11, 2009
A few weeks ago I went to a birthday party and the birthday girl requested that I bring a dip of some sort. I was more than happy to oblige. I decided to make a dip that I had ran across a few months ago that I bookmarked as a good spring dip because it [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Economical, Quick and Easy, Spicy, Vegetarian | Tagged baked dips, butter, cayenne, cheddar cheese, corn, dips, jalapenos, mayonnaise, onions, red peppers, scallions
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Nick • May 25, 2009
This summer I’m living with an old friend from college, Jeff, while Betsy is doing an internship in Atlanta. I’ve lived with Jeff before and we both love to cook and eat so it should work out just dandy. One thing about Jeff is that he is a vegetarian and I actually like that because [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Economical, Healthy, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetarian | Tagged balsamic vinegar, beans, black-eyed peas, dips, garlic, jalepeno, oregano, parsley, peppers, Tabasco, thyme, vinaigrette, worcestershire sauce
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Nick • December 22, 2008
I really love cream cheese. The standard application on a bagel is one of my favorite quick breakfasts, but there are so many other things you can do with the stuff. It can be very versatile: sometimes sweet or savory depending on the application. Because it is the holiday season and I’m sure you all [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Desserts, Holidays, Seafood, Vegetarian | Tagged baked dips, basil, brownies, butter, crab, cream cheese, dips, Old Bay, sun-dried tomato
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Nick • November 22, 2008
I know you might not think Guacamole is a Thanksgiving recipe, but I have to disagree. I have to disagree because I eat guacamole anytime I can have an excuse to eat guacamole. And anytime I have a bunch of people together, that is an excuse to make, and eat, the guac. What I love [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian | Tagged avocados, chips, dips, guacamole, limes, red onions, Tex-Mex, tomatoes
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