There are few people I have met that don’t love guacamole. It’s a common menu item at dinner parties I cook for and I love playing around with the different add-ins (for example, mango and pineapple). Adding apple provides a great crunch and tart sweetness, which balances nicely with the spicy jalapeno. Serve this as … Green Apple Guacamole
Nachos are one of my favorite comfort foods. Traditionally I use blue corn or regular corn chips as the base, but to reduce the sodium and up the nutritional value, I decided to use sweet potatoes. The result is the perfect blend of sweet and salty. If you want to add a good kick, add … Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Nachos
We absolutely love salty foods in our household. In fact, I think Josh stocks up on olives at least once a week. So when we went grocery shopping this week he was super intrigued when I put anchovies in the cart. If you haven’t heard of bagna cauda before, it translates in Italian to “hot … Crispy Parmesan Potato Skins with Bagna Cauda
Whenever I’m on any sort of tropical vacation, I look forward to finding plantains on the menu. And while they are readily available at our grocery stores, I often forget to use them (which is sad because they are so tasty!). Plantains look like bananas but they are almost always cooked before they are eaten. … Fried Plantains with Chipotle Pineapple Guacamole Dip
Whenever I see warm goat cheese on a menu, I can never resist. It’s so incredibly tasty and pairs perfectly with wine (my favorite is sparkling). I went with baguette bread toasted in olive oil for my dippers, but this dish can easily be made gluten-free by swapping out seedy gluten-free crackers and veggies for … Warm Goat Cheese Dip with Fig Jam and Balsamic Onions
I recently traveled to Vegas and my friend and I had the best time trying out some new restaurants. One of the restaurants had a delicious crispy tofu appetizer that I just knew I had to try to duplicate. This recipe is a great appetizer for parties (simply give each guest a pair of chopsticks … Crispy Tofu with Spiced Korean Glaze
Meatballs are always a client favorite. With the Super Bowl right around the corner, these would be the perfect appetizer to bring to your party. These meatballs have such a rich depth of flavor thanks to the variety of sweet, spicy and salty ingredients that make up the sauce. I like to pack up any … Hoisin Glazed Meatballs
My husband got me a stocking full of giardiniera this year (we are weird, I know). That may sound crazy, but it doesn’t last long in our house! I love it on everything from pasta to potatoes. Using the giardiniera on these fries makes them the ultimate combo of sweet and spicy. Keep this recipe … Turkey Chili Cheese Fries with Giardiniera
Stuffed mushrooms are such a classic party staple. What I love about them is that you can make a large amount and the flavors are so versatile. Typically, I make them with sausage but I decided to create a meatless one (and honestly I might like this one better). The sundried tomato adds a nice … Spinach, Sundried Tomato and Almond Stuffed Mushrooms
Rutabagas are often overlooked in the produce section, probably because they are so big and people are unsure what to do with them. I happen to love them roasted or mashed, they just need some flavor added to them (in this case, chili powder and garlic). I also like the fact that one cup only … Chili-Garlic Rutabaga Fries with Spicy Mayo
