INGREDIENTS: SPINACH AVOCADO DIP 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes, squeezed, drained – about 20 large leaves of fresh spinach 2 large ripe avocado about 2 cup of mashed avocado 1 garlic cloves crushed 1/4 cup fresh coriander chopped 3/4 cup dairy free coconut yogurt (made at of 100% coconut cream, pure fat) or cream cheese 1 tablespoon lime juice 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Avocado Oil or […]
Everyone will love this thick cream cheese fruit dip. Serve it alongside apple wedges, pineapple chunks, strawberries and grapes. —Anna Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup marshmallow creme 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Assorted fresh fruit Directions: In a small bowl, […]
When reading a recipe, odds are you’ll only see one name listed when you need to add a certain semi-soft, unripened southern Italian cheese: mozzarella. Would it shock you to know that “mozzarella” is in fact an overarching term that can actually refer to about 12 types of the cheese? Odds are you’ll probably recognize some of […]
I recently made this recipe of Mom’s for my in-laws and they told me it was the “best fried chicken ever.” Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. —Genny Monchamp, Redding, California […]
This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a timesaver during the holidays, as it can be made ahead. — Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida Ingredients: 1 loaf (14 ounces) ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups) 3/4 cup olive oil 3 garlic […]
INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. crumbled goat cheese (about 1 cup), at room temperature 1/2 c. ricotta cheese 2 scallions, finely chopped 1/4 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for serving 2 tsp. lemon zest 2 tbsp. lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil, for drizzling Grissini or breadsticks, for serving DIRECTIONS […]
Once you taste how great homemade cashew butter is, you’ll never go to back to store-bought. The coconut oil makes the butter just a little creamier, but you can omit it if you don’t normally keep it on hand. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Ingredients: 2 cups raw cashews 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 […]
Shrimp cocktail is all about the shrimp: big, fat, perfectly cooked gorgeous shrimp. We think 16–20 per pound are the perfect size, and that’s what this recipe was developed for (the size will be printed on the bag the shrimp are packaged in, or ask your fishmonger). If you end up with a different size, […]
Spanish flatbreads, or tortas, are a tapas staple. Make these with thin sandwich round halves and a 1 1/4-inch circular cutter. You’ll only use 1/4 cup of the romesco, but the remainder makes a great sauce for meats, vegetables, or fish. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano […]