Stuffed Artichoke Hearts

These artichoke hearts are super scrumptious and so easy to make. They’re also a great source of heart-healthy vitamins! Ingredients: 8 ounces soft ounce cream cheese 1 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 (14 ounce) cans artichoke bottoms, drained 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh chopped […]

Shrimp Kisses

These butterfly (shrimp) kisses will melt in your mouth… and you can wrap them in thin bacon if you don’t have prosciutto handy. Ingredients: 20 peeled and deveined large shrimp 20 toothpicks soaked in water 10 sliced strips of prosciutto ham cut in half 3 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into slivers 1 ½ […]

Banana Foster

It’s ok, you can skip right to dessert if you want to. No one will tell mom. It can be our little secret. Ingredients: 3 bananas peeled and sliced lengthwise and crosswise 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 3 ½ tablespoons rum 1 tablespoon banana liquor 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ […]

Shrimp Cocktail Sauces

The five fantastic shrimp cocktail sauces will wake up your hibernating taste buds and are perfect for every occasion. Chipotle Cocktail Sauce Mix 2/3 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons horseradish, 2 teaspoons finely grated shallot, 1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a bowl, season with salt […]

Chili Chicken Mac and Cheese

Chicken, chili and mac’n’cheese. Favorites all around, but what happens when you combine all three in one crock pot? Pure Magic. Ingredients: 12 ounces elbow macaroni 1 ¼ cups 2% milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded skinless chicken breast 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 bunch chopped scallions 2 teaspoons chili powder Fresh […]

Tempting Tuna Melt

This tuna melt has a secret in it’s mayo. A hot, Horseradish kinda secret. Do we have your attention now? Read on brave one. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 2  6 ounce cans of drained solid white tuna ¼ cup finely chopped tuna 2 tablespoons drained sweet picket relish 1 diced hard boiled egg 2 tablespoons […]

Test Your Knowledge: Bacon

Think you’re a bacon expert? Give your noggin a workout with our Test Your Knowledge quizzes. Try Part 1 and Part 2!

Roasted Veggie Steak Salad

Some salads are just wilty lettuce and goopy dressing. This is not that salad. This beast is made with fresh, roasted veggies and tender, juicy steak. Ingredients: 8 ounces green beans, trimmed 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 4 carrots, thinly sliced 2 small russet potatoes, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 […]

Pasta with Bacon and Leeks

Bacon. Cheese. Pasta.  Leeks. What else can we say? (mom said not to talk with our mouths full…) Ingredients: Kosher salt 12 ounces penne pasta 4 slices bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces 1 bunch leeks thinly sliced Fresh ground pepper ¾ cup heavy cream 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Step 1: Bring a […]

BLT Spring Rolls

For a fun twist on the classic BLT, try These delicious rolls that feature a bright and spicy mayo, crisp bacon and fresh, crunchy veggies. Ingredients •    4 8-inch rice paper (spring roll) wrappers •    2 cups packed shredded or baby lettuce leaves •    1 large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices •    4 strips cooked […]

7 Layer Taco Dip

7 layers of yum fill up this party favorite. Refried beans for the base with layers of sour cream, veggies, cheese and salsa to top it off. Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese softened 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa 1 large […]

Baked Brie in Phyllo

This dessert may look like it belongs at the white house dinner, but it’s really just a deliciously overgrown cheese puff in disguise. Ingredients: 3 sheets phyllo dough thawed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 (8 ounce) round brie cheese ¼ cup mango chutney Directions: Step 1: preheat oven to 350 degrees Step 2: Place sheet […]