Dips/Spreads/Sauces

White Bean Dip

28 comments February 27, 2013

A recipe from the archives: every afternoon around 2pm, I get that uncontrollable urge to snack, usually in the form of cookies. So, instead I’ve been making this dip. Light, [...]

Pineapple Nilla Dip

5 comments January 28, 2013

Food blogging is like fashion – you have to work at least two months ahead of the upcoming season. I was experimenting with Halloween goodies in August, holiday cookies in [...]

Pumpkin Fluff

10 comments October 29, 2012

Have you all heard of this Pumpkin Fluff? Sounds sort of pornographic, but no. It’s just a pumpkin treat that’s light and creamy. Still sounds pornographic. I’m digging myself a [...]

I Love Rick Bayless and his Mexican Chimichurri

8 comments June 11, 2012

Macy’s Great American Chefs Tour is embarking on a cross-country road trip, pairing the celebrity chefs of Macy’s Culinary Council with live cooking demonstrations, food tastings and a celebration of [...]

Dill Pickle Dip

20 comments February 21, 2012

We’re big subscribers to dill pickled food – dill pickle potato chips, dill pickle cashews, dill yogurt, dill flavored cream cheese…and of course, dill pickles in their natural form. We [...]

Cookie Dough Dip

23 comments February 6, 2012

Ya’ll are either going to love me or hate me for this one. But because of several urgent requests from yesterday when I served it, I decided it’s not fair [...]

Barbecue Hummus

15 comments January 12, 2012

Superbowl is coming up (and rumor has it there have been some major upsets in the playoffs.) But I imagine even the disappointed will still tune in. Either to root [...]

Artichoke Dip with Gruyère

23 comments July 19, 2011

We’re moving. Again. The only thing that’s keeping me from completely loathing every single second of the process, is the pot of gold at the end of it. We love [...]

Nancy Silverton’s Homemade Ricotta

21 comments March 27, 2011

If you’re at all into bread (and what sane person isn’t?), chances are you’ve heard of Nancy Silverton. She’s a pioneer when it comes to yeast and flour and has [...]

Easy Lemon Curd

40 comments February 10, 2011

So, you’re familiar with my friend Alicia. Now let’s talk about my friend Rachel. Another beauty. Perfectly long, thick blonde hair (which at one time was also pink – you [...]

Cranberry Relish & a POM Wonderful Giveaway

34 comments November 9, 2010

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!! Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. It’s my absolute favorite. It’s like the crème de le crème of holidays, raising the bar so high [...]