Spinach & Artichoke Dip
The first time I made this, I was scrambling to assemble something for a pot-luck lunch at work. I was already at work, and I don’t remember why I didn’t already have something. Had I forgotten? Had I brought something that got ruined? I can’t recall. So I rushed to the store, grabbed some ingredients, […]
Stuffed Jalapenos
I love fresh jalapenos! You can tailor this recipe to your heat-tolerance by removing more or less of the placenta from the pepper. That’s right, the heat doesn’t come from the seeds! The placenta is the soft, lighter-colored ribbing from which the seeds grow, and it’s what produces the capsaisin. I remove the seeds because […]
Ants on a Log
This is so easy, I’ve been doing it since I was about 8 years old. It’s still yummy and filling and fairly low-carb. I just love the cold & crunchy celery topped with salty peanut butter and sweet dried fruit!
Guacamole
I never liked guacamole growing up, but it turns out it’s one of those things that I just had to taste it made well (as opposed to bland, store-bought versions). Now that I know how to make my own delicious guac, I use it for a variety of dishes. It’s useful for far more than […]