Appetizers & snacks, American Recetas

Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes From the Taste of Home Cookbook

Roasted Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

This is great on salad, shrimp tacos, and as a sandwich spread.

Filipino-style Sweet and Sour Beef Meat Balls

Meat balls may not be unique to any one country, but Filipino-style sweet and sour bola bola are like no other.…

Chicken Wings or Drummies - Orange Glazed

Just make PLENTY for those Bowl Games! I had one trim couple eat 4 lbs and then look for more. This is very…

Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip

This delicious dressing and dip (e.g. crudités, chicken wings) takes some prep time, but is so much better than bottled dressing, which has, to me,…

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

Buffalo Wings

Restaurant style Buffalo wings.

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Great appitizer for a cocktail party or a barbque.

Turkey Jerky Dog Treat Recipe

Use some of that left over turkey as treats for your dogs!!

Poached Pears

I put my pear on a piece of cake, coated with raspberry syrup. and then drizzled with chocolate syrup....

Skinny Matzo Ball Soup for Passover or Anytime

I bet you never thought matzo ball soup could be made skinny! The soup itself is usually low in calories and…

Jalapeno Jelly (Hot Pepper Jelly)

Spread on cornbread, beer cheese bread, cream cheese and crackers, heat and top warm Brie cheese with it, serve…

Pigs in A Basket

Sausage wrapped in pretzel dough & baked into a delicious treat, similar to the familiar "pigs in a blanket" :)

Red Wine Pickled Beets

These beets will convert non beet eaters. Roasted beets develop an incredible depth of flavor. Fruity red wine is combined with mild vinegar,…

Fried Pickle Spears

Panko crusted dill pickle spears fried in a skillet until golden and crunchy.