Loaded Baked Potato Soup
photo by pink_fish13 This is definitely not the healthiest dish on the block, but once and a while you must indulge! I was first turned on to this dish at an Irish pub. After trial and error, mixing and matching recipes I’ve come up with one that will satisfy your taste buds! Best enjoyed on a cold, rainy or snowy day. 6 Large Baking Potatoes (3 lbs. Idaho/Russet) 6 Cups Milk 1/2 Cup Butter (1 stick) 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour 1 Tsp. Salt 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Salt 8 oz bag White shredded Sharp Cheddar...
Read MoreSpinach Artichoke Dip
For all of you out there that always stop at the local grocery store to pick up a vegetable tray on your way to the next party, don’t do it next time! This is one of the first recipes I concocted many years ago. It still turns about to be the hit of every party I bring it to. You’ll have no problem making this version of Spinach Artichoke Dip and transporting it to your next friends dinner party! Ingredients: 1 bag of fresh spinach (tear off all the stems and wash the leafs) 2 packs of cream...
Read MoreCorona Chicken – BBQ Fever
photo by bovinity Living on the east coast, most of us miss out on the ability to grill outdoors year round. The taste of spring weather yesterday had me thinking about dusting off the grill and firing it up for some Corona Chicken. Chicken breast marinated and stuffed with onions, jalapeños, jack cheese and wrapped up in bacon. We can thank Anthony Bourdain for this one. If you’ve never heard of him, he hosts a travel/food show called No Reservations on the Travel Channel. During the Mexico...
Read MoreGuacamole con Tostones
We guarantee you the hit of the next party with this combination! I was first turned on to smashed plantains in Medellin, Colombia. It’s basically a staple on every restaurant table, served instead of bread. They are sometimes called tostones or patacones depending on what country you are in. As for the guacamole, the secret is balancing the mixture with half mashed avocados and leaving the other half diced up into chunks. Guacamole (serves 10): 8 ripe medium California avocados, peeled and pitted 1/2...
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