Warm Jalapeño Crab Dip

Warm Jalapeño Crab Dip

Warm Jalapeño Crab Dip (Adapted from Recipe.com) Ingredients: 6 TBSP unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups milk 1 8 ounce container fresh lump crab meat, picked over, cartilage discarded 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp white cheddar 1...
Chipotle Salsa

Chipotle Salsa

Chipotle Salsa (Adapted from Closet Cooking) Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (preferably fire roasted) 1/2 cup white onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 2 chipotle chili peppers in adobo, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro 2 TBSP lime juice (~1 lime)...
Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce

Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce

Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce (Adapted from Jacques Pepin) Ingredients: 1 TBSP unsalted butter 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds trimmed beef flatiron steak or chuck, cut into 8 pieces Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 TBSP finely...
Dirty Martini Dip

Dirty Martini Dip

Dirty Martini Dip This dip should have my picture next to it, because it has everything I love in it – olives, cream cheese, garlic, jalapenos, and yes, vodka! Serve with crackers, chips or crudites. Ingredients: 1 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened 1 8oz jar of chopped...
Green Goddess Dip with Veggies

Green Goddess Dip with Veggies

Green Goddess Dip with Veggies Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellman’s or Dukes) 1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions) 1 cup chopped basil leaves (18 to 20 leaves) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp anchovy...