Spicy Corn Salsa

Description This spicy corn salsa is easy to make. It almost tastes like Chipotle’s, just a little hotter. Ingredients 6 ears sweet corn 2 each poblano peppers 2 each jalapeno peppers, diced ½ red onion, diced ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste Instructions … Read more

Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

Description This Greek yogurt ranch dip is super quick and easy and low-fat or fat-free. Tailor it to your needs by choosing your favorite plain yogurt and dressing mix. The dip can be used as a dressing by tossing it into a salad, but I would not recommend watering it down for easier pouring, as … Read more

O’Reilly’s Pig Wings

Description Deep-fried pork shanks slathered in spicy apple butter sauce. Great replacement for chicken wings. These are from O’Reilly’s Irish Bar and Restaurant, downtown Indianapolis, IN. Ingredients 12 trimmed bone-in pork shanks 1 (2 liter) bottle root beer 1 ½ cups prepared apple butter ¼ cup hot sauce 6 cups vegetable oil for frying Prep Time: … Read more

Mexican Fiesta Bites

Description If you’re a Mexican food fan, I think you’ll like this one. A great start to a Mexican Fiesta or Cinco de Mayo celebration, game night appetizer, or even an after-school snack for the kids. It’s a creamy, one-bite hors d’oeuvre packed with fresh flavor. Ingredients ¼ cup fat-free refried beans 12 each Original … Read more

My Grandma’s Guacamole

Description My grandmother from Mexico taught me to make this. It has been passed down for many generations… Ingredients 2 fresh chile de arbol peppers, or to taste 3 medium avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed (one pit reserved) 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion ¼ cup chopped roma tomatoes 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled … Read more

No-Tahini Hummus

Description Hands-down my most favorite dip! Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon 4 tablespoons water, or as needed 1 teaspoon tamari (Optional) Instructions Combine chickpeas garlic lemon zest lemon juice and bouillon in a food processor. Process … Read more

Spicy Lentil Nachos

Description Meatless nachos that come together easily when money and time are tight. Ingredients 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup dried lentils 2 ½ cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 … Read more

Chocolate Chip Coffee Bar

Description Chocolate chip coffee bar. Ingredients 1 pound brown sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup brewed coffee 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). … Read more

Artichoke Cheese Dip

Description A wonderful, rich appetizer, that is extremely delicious with toasted French Bread. Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese ⅛ teaspoon onion salt 1 teaspoon dried dill weed ⅛ teaspoon lemon pepper ½ (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F … Read more