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Sliders

Sliders

Based on the classic White Castle hamburgers, sliders have become a popular option for parties and have gone far beyond greasy little hamburgers. You can make these many different ways with different meats, sauces, and garnishes.

Oriental Shredded Chicken

Oriental Shredded Chicken

This creamy and savory recipe can be served over rice, on a bun, or rolled up in egg rolls and fried. This is a good option if you would like a recipe that is creamy, yet non-dairy.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Chicken and broccoli are a classic combination in a variety of cuisines. This recipe originally came from Southern Living, but I replaced the rice with pasta and added some levels of flavor. The milk and cheese make an Alfredo like sauce for the casserole, and 

Crostini

Crostini

Crostini (Italian for little crusts) are great with antipasto, with dips and are essential for bruschetta. Baguettes are the preferred bread, but they can be made with Italian bread, French bread, focaccia, or any elongated loaf – its a great way to use bread that 

Paella

Paella

Often viewed as the national dish of Spain, it is originally from Valencia and takes it’s name from the wide pan it is cooked in. It was originally a lunch time meal for farmers and laborers that they could make anywhere they could build a 

Steak de Burgo

Steak de Burgo

Steak de Burgo is a popular dish in the Des Moines area, but not well known in other areas. Des Moines has a large and proud Italian population and a variety of excellent Italian restaurants. Steak de Burgo was developed at either Vic’s Tally-Ho or 

Antipasto

Antipasto

Long before Charcuterie was a big deal, we had Antipasto. Traditionally the first course of an Italian dinner it is bite size portions of a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetable, and bread or crackers. It is intended to be a feast for the eyes 

Chicken Tinga – (Chipotle Chicken)

Chicken Tinga – (Chipotle Chicken)

The source of the name is under some debate, but some think it goes back to the word in the Pueblo language for “disorderly”. To me, the spiciness of this dish makes my tongue “tingle” so that’s the definition that works for me. This is 

Beef & Squash Stew

Beef & Squash Stew

This is a hearty and healthy dish for the fall. Although it is a stew, it is thick enough with the rice to serve on a plate. The slow cook in the tomato sauce makes the beef fork tender. The warm spices and chickpeas, influences 

Fresh Garden Salsa

Fresh Garden Salsa

This is a quick and easy salsa to make from your fresh garden ingredients. The heat will be up to you, add as many or as few peppers as you would like. This recipe is based on a recipe for the restaurant salsa used by