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Hummus

Hummus

Hummus is staple in the Middle East. Made from cooked chickpeas or garbanzo beans, hummus is a savory dip that is served with pita bread but is also delicious on crackers or fresh veggies.Tahini (sesame seed paste) is a traditional ingredient, but if you have 

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Imagine taking those delicious Jalapeno Poppers and spreading them on a cracker – that’s what you get with this delicious dip. It comes together quickly, and it will disappear about as quickly.

Pimento Cheese Dip

Pimento Cheese Dip

This dip is a Southern classic. It’s tangy, creamy flavor tastes great on a cracker, on celery, or on a burger. It also makes a large batch so you’ll be ready for a crowd.

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles

This breakfast dish is said to be the most popular restaurant order in Mexico – especially after a night on the town. This is a hearty and delicious way to start the day.If you can find unsalted chips that could save you a step, but 

Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice

This is a hearty rice dish that can be served as a side or a main entree. The flavors are rich and deep and delicious. Traditionally, the dark color came from ground chicken livers but since this would not be top of the list for 

Fish Foil Packs

Fish Foil Packs

Here’s another way to prepare fish in aluminum foil – this one is a complete meal. This is a delicious combination – I’ve made it as a shore lunch for groups I’ve taken fishing and they raved about how good it tastes. The cooked lemon 

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

As American as . . . Apple Pie! This is often one of the first thing people will think of when they consider comfort foods. I like to make this with canned pie filling, which we can for ourselves but you can also use canned 

Old Favorite

Old Favorite

This was one of my mom’s favorites casseroles and she made it often – it was also one of my favorite dishes growing up. I should say this is similar to my mom’s recipe, as I don’t have hers and I had to do some 

Dutch Pea Soup – Snert!

Dutch Pea Soup – Snert!

This is a traditional dish in the Netherlands, with a ham stock and peas as a base for the soup and other vegetables and meats added for flavor. The test for a good pot of snert is that a spoon can stand up straight in 

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

When you have zucchini coming out of your ears, here is another delicious way to prepare it. These are delicious and mostly healthy despite a little oil for frying.