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Beer Dip

Beer Dip

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

First, please excuse my hand taking up half the picture! I was having a little trouble getting a good photo. This is one of my favorite cold dips, and one of the easiest too! This is a great recipe for a summer BBQ or just for a great snack. Enjoy!

Thousand Island Dressing

Thousand Island Dressing

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
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I enjoy salads and I found that making my own dressings is cheaper than buying them at the store. They are easy and inexpensive.

Hot Crabmeat Spread

Hot Crabmeat Spread

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Of all the hot crabmeat dips and spreads I have tried over the years, this one is always at the top of the list. I made this for a company Christmas party years ago and it has been a favorite ever since. Be warned: this is so delicious you will want to ma…

French Dressing

French Dressing

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

My family loves French dressing. The tangy taste goes great with salads or meats, and is healthier than cream based dressings. This homemade dressing recipe comes from my Great Grandma, Lucille. You can prepare this recipe in just 20 minutes and store…

Mexican Cream Cheese Dip

Mexican Cream Cheese Dip

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Dips are prefect for entertaining, and this one will make all your friends and family want to gather at your house! It is simple to prepare and very versatile. Serve it with tostada chips (of course), or even slap it in an omelet, or top a burger or san…

Roasted Red Pepper & Roasted Garlic Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper & Roasted Garlic Hummus

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

I make dips quite a lot at my house, especially when company comes over. This is a simple dip to make, that is not only delicious and healthy but it looks great in the bowl as well.

Crockpot Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Crockpot Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 90 Minutes

Ohhhh...My weakness.... I love spinach and artichoke dip. In my opinion, the cheesier and gooier (?) the better! I made this for a work party and it fits in my mini crockpot (a little bigger than the "little dipper") perfectly. It went over very well with…

Rainbow Veggie Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Dressing

Rainbow Veggie Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Dressing

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

My 5-year old daughter visited an urban farm a few months ago. While there she tasted some new (to her) veggies including kale and beets (which I'm also sure she would have hated if I put them in front of her :) Since then she has, off and on, mentioned t…

Spicy asian noodle salad

Spicy asian noodle salad

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This noodle salad is always a big hit at potlucks, picnics, and gatherings. It is quite spicy, which is what I personally love about it. The salad is best made ahead of time, preferably the day before. This gives the flavors time to blend. Also, it is i…

Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

I love to order Caesar salad when I go out to dinner, but I never was able to duplicate that wonderful taste at home. Bottled Caesar dressings never seemed to satisfy, and boxed croûtons never had the same flavor or crunch. Finally, one day I came acro…

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Roasted Corn, Lima Bean and Feta Salad

posted August 17, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

This little lady reminds me that children are just so sweet and innocent when they are brand new. They gurgle and coo and even when they are crying they can take a break and smile up at you for a second, and then back to crying.  They rely solely on (read full article)

Repost – Baked Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

posted August 12, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

Warning!! This is a repost of a recipe I did last year in the middle of winter using frozen berries. I am reposting this recipe for two reasons: 1. Blueberries are a dime a dozen right now and they are fabulous! Go buy a flat and make this recipe r (read full article)

Quick Quinoa Salad

posted August 02, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

I’ve been thinking. Yes, sometimes I do get a moment of mental clarity to actually sort our my thoughts. Usually is occurs around the time I am closing my eyes to go to sleep, mind still racing, small chubby cheek pressed up against my breast, (read full article)

Giveaway Winners and a Pulled Lamb Sandwich

posted July 30, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

Well, it’s Friday and that means a winner has been chosen. Are you excited yet? On the edge of your seat?? I AM! Who wouldn’t want these books???! Before I let the proverbial cat out of the bag, I just wanted to say that all your hear (read full article)

Fish Tacos Redux

posted July 25, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

I’m NAK. Not familiar with this simple abbreviation? You must not be 1. a new mother, 2. an internet geek, or 3. obsessed with your kids. NAK stands for Nursing At Keyboard and it’s how my life is working these days. I sit, nursing pill (read full article)

Grilled Steak with Avocado Sauce

posted July 19, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

Yum. Yum and Yum..and yum and yum and yum and yuuummm. Really that is all that came to mind when I was trying to figure out how to describe the dinner that I just had. Yes, that is right, I am writing this literally minutes after I finished eating i (read full article)

Spiced Chicken Wings with Chipotle Lime Dipping Sauce

posted July 16, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

Before the blog my chicken wing world was dark. Well bright red is more like it. I thought the only kind of chicken wings were those slathered in a neon red spicy butter sauce and dunked in ranch (never blue cheese for me). But since I began bloggin (read full article)

Peanut Sesame Noodle Salad

posted July 16, 2010 in Raw Food Recipes

This is my modification of a cooked recipe from Julie Hasson – truly delicious, and perfect for a potluck, lunch or part of an Asian-style dinner. Ingredients: 3-4 zucchinis 1/2 cup smooth raw peanut butter 6 tbsp nama shoyu (raw soy sauce) 1/ (read full article)

Tea Brined Gravlax

posted July 14, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

Heady summer days full of squealing children and oppressive heat calls for simplification. Simplifying dinners could mean a lightly thrown together salad, cold sandwiches, or maybe a fancier alternative, such as tapas style eating, a favourite of (read full article)

Fresh Dolmades

posted July 09, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

So there’s these grape vines at our house. A lot of them…of varying species. We know one of them is juicy concord, but the rest remain a mystery. They are green and some are tasty, tangy, and tart and then there’s some that are comp (read full article)

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