Jun 19, 2009 -
Normally, I am the queen of the kitchen, but recently my sister and her best friend decided to treat me to a homemade dinner. Trish, my sister, is incredibly smart, so I wasn't surprised when she asked Chef Chris Behr, of San Francisco's SPQR, for an easy and delicious appetizer idea. He suggested making a thick white-bean puree for crostini.
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May 04, 2009 -
When it comes to Mexican cuisine, there is nothing quite as essential as guacamole. In its most basic form, the creamy dip consists of perfectly ripe mashed avocado seasoned with salt. While there are hundreds of recipes, it's nice to have a simple one to start with.
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Apr 25, 2009 -
For entertaining, I'm a huge fan of dips. They can be assembled before the event, easily feed a crowd, and are always popular. Take artichoke dip, for example; even though I've had it a million times, I never get sick of it!
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Apr 03, 2009 -
You can't go wrong with a cheesy baked appetizer dish. They must be prepared in advance, are easy to make, vegetarian friendly, and crowd pleasing. What's not to like about melted cheese??
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Mar 25, 2009 -
Need something to bring to a March Madness party this weekend? Skip the conventional six-pack in favor of onion dip, a classic crowd-pleaser. Whether you opt for a simple rendition or a more sophisticated version with slow-caramelized onions, exotic spice, and handmade chips, winning and losing spectators alike will get behind the dip's cool, tangy, melt-in-your-mouth creaminess.
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Mar 10, 2009 -
St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays because everyone goes to the local pub, drinks beer, and is in a great mood. It's also a fabulous time to meet guys, so this year I'm inviting all my single ladies over for appetizers before we head out to the bars.
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Feb 23, 2009 -
Do You Buy Store-Bought Chip Dip?
Yes, all the time! I love the convenience and taste.
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Jan 31, 2009 -
In my humble opinion, there is no food combination better than melted cheese and tortilla chips. Taking a bite of crunchy, salty chips topped with gooey, oozing cheese is like taking a bite out of heaven. While I'm crazy for the combo in its classic nacho form, I also live for the pairing as a dip.
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Jan 28, 2009 -
Every year during the Super Bowl, guacamole is so popular that on game day alone, Americans consume approximately 50 million pounds of avocados. This year's big Sunday should be no exception, and I'll be taking advantage — particularly with avocado prices predicted to rise this Spring.
Here, I've found two recipes.
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Jan 27, 2009 -
The dip below would be ideal at a Super Bowl party. It's generally served with crudités or thick-cut potato chips. Sometimes it's used to dress salads.
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