This is another appetizer that would go perfectly with toasted pita bread triangles. 2 tablespoons butter¼ cup chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon flour1 ¾ cup half-and-half2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 ounce package dried vegetable soup mix¼ cup shredded… Continue reading Hot Cheese and Spinach Dip
Tag: appetizers
Hummus (from The Haggis and the Herring blog)
This is hummus – plain hummus – hummus according to the definition: “a smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic”. And just like simple foods made of fresh, simple ingredients it is simply delicious. I like store-bought prepared hummus a lot – that stuff is good and tasty. But this… Continue reading Hummus (from The Haggis and the Herring blog)
Tunisian Carrot and Pumpkin Appetizer
I wish I could tell you that I’ve ever tried this recipe. However that may be, it looks very simple. Personally, I find all the ingredients appetizing. In my house, though, I could not sell them on the idea – or pay them enough – of eating cilantro or caraway seeds. When we make this,… Continue reading Tunisian Carrot and Pumpkin Appetizer
Mexican Salsa
In honor of the upcoming New Year’s Eve, I am posting a bunch of recipes for home-cooked appetizers. This recipe – I have no idea where it came from. It makes a very liquid sort of salsa. And it is not subtle. It says “Raw onions! Raw garlic! Jalapenos!” But after having a few chips… Continue reading Mexican Salsa
Recipes out of the Blond Box 