Archive For The “Appetizers & Dips” Category

Tzatziki cream cheese

By | May 2, 2013

Remember the homemade cream cheese we talked about a few days ago? How it’s super cheap and easy and boasts a fluffy, creamy texture? Now it’s time to flavor it. You can go sweet or savory. There are so many kinds on my to-try list. Roasted peppers! Sun-dried tomatoes! Cinnamon raisin! But you have to [...]

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Homemade cream cheese

By | April 30, 2013

Look at this stuff! I am seriously never buying cream cheese again. How is it that it’s so easy — and so cheap — to make it at home, and I’ve never tried it until now? The texture is wonderful. It’s thick (but light!) and creamy, and it’s perfectly spreadable. And did I mention cheap? [...]

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Cheesy spinach cups (Plus: January Kosher Connection linkup!)

By | January 21, 2013

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You know when a dip or spread is so good that you only eat a cracker or chip as a vehicle to get more of the stuff? And the whole time, you’re thinking, I really want to eat this by the spoonful. The cracker is totally beside the point. That’s what I was thinking about [...]

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Barley & pecan stuffed zucchini (Plus: November Kosher Connection linkup!)

By | November 19, 2012

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So my husband doesn’t like zucchini. But he ate half of these barley & pecan stuffed zukes. And this was even with a casserole made from the extra filling sitting on the stove top. Go figure. What I like most about stuffing zucchinis is that they retain some bite. When I normally cook with zucchini, [...]

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