Last Friday after work, Katie and I decided to make a batch of Hummus with pita bread. As we got to work we decided to add a couple twists to the standard recipe. We ended up with 3 different kinds of hummus along with fried and un-fried pita wedges. 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 (15-oz) [...]

Everyone loves these dips and they taste so much better when you prepare it at home with fresh ingredients. I have included links on how to make your own taco seasoning and guacamole. 1 envelope taco seasoning 1 cup guacamole 1 (16oz.) can refried beans 1 pint sour cream 2 cups shredded cheese 1 cup [...]

1 ½ cups cooked chicken, chopped 2/3 cup barbecue sauce 8 cups corn tortilla chips 1 (15 oz.) can chili beans in sauce 1 (2 ¼ oz.) can sliced ripe black olives, drained 1 cup plum tomatoes, chopped 3 cups Colby-Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded sliced jalapenos, to taste Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line [...]

This super hot and spicy salsa is only for the brave! 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 ripe plum tomatoes, halved Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 10 habanero chile peppers ¼ cup lime juice (about 2 limes) ¼ cup chopped cilantro Combine 1 tablespoon of [...]

3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded 1 cup cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt, to taste Preheat the broiler. Place the peppers, skin-side up on a baking sheet and broil for 10-15 minutes. The skin should be blackened. Transfer to a zip-top bag and set aside until the peppers are cool enough to [...]

8 oz. can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons crushed red chili ½ teaspoon cumin powder ½ teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoon vinegar juice of half a lemon Combine all ingredients and mix well. Let stand for 3 hours to allow the flavors to blend.