Appetizers (68)
These Cheese Balls are baked, not fried, and can be coated with a Dipping/Finishing Sauce (multiple recipe's are linked below). The Cheese Balls are a great game-day appetizer or to accentuate any full Holiday spread.
This soft-boiled egg preparation provides a creamy, rich addition to Ramen Noodles. While the traditional Japanese marinade is normally made with Sake and Mirin (both contain alcohol), this version is alcohol free.
This is possibly the best Jalapeño Popper that you will ever eat. Think Jalapeño Poppers on steroids. The cheese filling is a flavorful blend of equal parts of Gorgonzola Cheese (a pungently flavorful Italian Blue Cheese) and Neufchatel Cheese (Cream Cheese with lower milkfat). Each Armadillo Egg is wrapped in bacon. 'Nough said...
Asian Cucumber Salad is a great side for any Asian dish. AND you can put this all together and have it ready to eat in about 15 minutes.
Vinegar has been used for centuries to preserve food and provide a zesty flavor. Pickled vegetables are easy to make. They can be a nice addition to Stir Fry, Korean Bibimbap, or even as a Pizza topping.
Bagels are easy to make. This easy recipe can produce a finished Bagel in less than 1 hour. This recipe makes 1 single bagel.
When you need an immediate fix of Pumpkin Bagels, but the local Bagel Shop is sold out, this easy recipe can give you a finished Bagel in less than 1 hour. This recipe makes 1 single bagel.
This savory casserole-like custard dish makes a great side dish. Although the original recipe included only corn, and considerably more sugar (more than double what I listed here), I find this recipe to be amply sweet and provide a nice addition to any meal.
Baked Zucchini Rounds are a tasty snack that is easy to make and relatively healthy.
This is a simpler recipe for Cheese Fondue that is more of a roux based "Cheese Sauce" than an actual Cheese Fondue, but it is still a delicious Cheesy Dipping Sauce that is easier to make, takes less time to make, and there is no risk that your cheese will seize and ruin the mix.
This Fondue recipe contains no alcohol.
Breadsticks can be served as a side dish or as an appetizer. These buttery, tasty Breadsticks can escalate the quality of any pasta dish. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
We all know about Buffalo Wings. But what about the rest of the animal? This recipe gives a similar treatment to the familiar Drumstick. Simply marinate, load the Drumsticks into the instant pot, then finish them in the oven. While this recipe uses a traditional medium-mild "Hot Wings" marinade, you can mix it up and make any style you want.
Cheese Fondue is a fun dish to serve for special occasions or when entertaining company. Cheese Fondue, however, can be temperamental: one wrong move and the cheese can "seize". Instead of delicious Fondue, you can end up with a pile of useless semi-melted cheese in a pot full of milky apple cider. Some folks may make the claim that Cheese will never Fondue properly without adding alcohol to the mix. This recipe proves otherwise. This recipe can serve as a starting point for a large number of Cheese Fondue variations, including sweet and savory herbs and spices.
It always seems like the best potato side-dish recipes require far more effort than any side dish ever should. Until now. This recipe takes minimal effort and results in perfect potato wedges with a garlic-lemon taste.
Creamy Avocado Salsa is great with Tortilla Chips, served over Grilled Chicken, over Poached Whitefish, or over Grilled Vegetables.
Jumbo-sized (3.5 inch diameter) silicone cupcake liners become the perfect cooking pan for baking these single-serving deep dish pizzas.
This is possibly the easiest bread you will ever make. This flatbread is a nice and easy addition to Shawarma.
This easy to make semi-flat bread recipe is ready to go in only 15 or 20 minutes. It will add a rustic dimension to any meal.
"Involtini" (plural for Involtino) are small, bite-sized (usually) appetizers, with an outer layer and some sort of filling. Involtini could include Armadillo Eggs, to mini-Pizza Rolls, to bite-sized Twinkies. Eggplant Involtini makes a nice addition to a Beef Roast, Pork Roast, or Grilled Chicken. This recipe specifies canned whole tomatoes. Canned diced tomatoes usually contain preservatives that prevent the tomatoes from breaking down into a nice sauce. Canned whole tomatoes, on the other hand, will break down better when simmered and provide a smoother, thicker sauce.
"Involtini" (plural for Involtino) are small, bite-sized (usually) appetizers, with an outer layer and some sort of filling. Involtini could include Armadillo Eggs, mini-Pizza Rolls, or even bite-sized Twinkies. Eggplant Involtini makes a nice addition to a Beef Roast, Pork Roast, or Grilled Chicken. This recipe specifies canned whole tomatoes. Canned diced tomatoes usually contain preservatives that prevent the tomatoes from breaking down into a nice sauce. Canned whole tomatoes, on the other hand, will break down better when simmered and provide a smoother, thicker sauce. This recipe has been modified for the Slow Cooker.
This flavorful single-pan meal is easy to make.
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese is surprisingly easy to make, once you learn a few tricks. In less than an hour, you can go from a Gallon of Whole Milk to Mozzarella. And as an added bonus, Ricotta Cheese is also a natural byproduct of the Mozzarella making process.
Garbage Bread is the ultimate brunch food. Variations of this recipe can be found in Brooklyn Delis, called Proscuitto Bread.The yield for this recipe is 2 medium-sized loaves. They can be cut into 2 inch cubes and served with a charcuterie board or eaten as a snack.
This simple recipe provides a tangy yogurt that is great for tzatziki or to eat plain. You can use any fat content, from Skim to Whole Milk. I prefer a lower fat yogurt, with Skim Milk. This recipe yields about 4 Cups of Greek Yogurt.
This Thai soup includes Bok Choy and can be prepared in less than half an hour.
Polenta is a dish from Northern Italy, similar to Grits from the US South. Polenta (and Grits) are made from coarsely ground yellow corn. Polenta can be cooked, poured into a mold and shaped. Refrigerating the polenta for a few hours, or overnight, will set the shape. Then, you can grill or pan sear the Polenta and serve it warm.
A Hasselback Potato is a potato that is opened at the top, through a series of thin slices, then baked. The slices provide greater surface area. When coated with butter/oil and seasoning, the additional surface area provides a crispy, tasty finish for your baked potato.
Pesto is a tasty replacement for Marinara sauce when you are want some variation from the standard tomato-based sauce. However, Pesto can be expensive to make. This Pesto recipe is a tasty, cheaper option, that can be made easily in less than half an hour. Leaving out the Parmasan Cheese will significantly lower the cost. Using a small amount of Marmite will replace the Umami falvor that typically came from the Parmasan, and the reduced price makes this Pesto fit better in your budget. The cost can be further reduced by replacing Pine Nuts with raw, chopped Almonds. Pesto can be a great addition to any pasta dish, a tasty relish for an italian sandwhich, or a Pizza sauce. The Olive Oil should be integrated by hand, since using a blender to mix in the Olive Oil can cause the Oil to break down and result in a bitter flavor.
Koláč or Kolach /kəˈläch/ (the singular form), meaning a "cake", is a traditional Czech pastry, filled with fruit compote and/or quark cheese or soft new cheese. Koláčé or Kolache /kəˈlächē/ (the plural form) was brought to the United States during the European Texas migration of the late 1800's. Contrary to the menu at any donut shop in Texas, there is no dish called a savory Kolach. A savory Kolach should be called a Klobásník /kləˈbäsnik/ (the singular form), meaning a "small sausage" or Klobásníky /kləˈbäsˈnik ē/ (the plural form). Surprisingly, the Klobásník is not a traditional Czech dish, although it was invented by a Czech immigrant, living in Texas. This dough recipe can be used to make both Kolache and Klobásníky.
Lavash is a traditional Armenian Cracker or Flatbread that has become popular throughout the Mid-East. The earliest Lavash recipes were more cracker then bread, but many regional Lavash variations do include yeast. This Lavash recipe stays true to the original Armenian tradition, providing a tasty cracker that is easy to make. In order to reach the desired consistency, bake for 10 minutes with a pot of boiling water in the oven, then remove the water and bake again to get the ideal browned and crisp texture.
Lavash is a traditional Armenian Cracker or Flatbread that has become popular throughout the Mid-East. The earliest Lavash recipes were more cracker then bread, but many regional Lavash variations do include yeast. This Lavash Flatbread includes yeast, providing a flatbread that is great as a wrap or as a rustic pizza dough.
This is an easy side dish to add some green to your meal. The Lime and Pecorino Cheese will kick your Brussels Sprouts to the next level.
Everybody loves a good loaded baked potato. This is a quick and simple recipe to give all the flavors of stuffed potatoes, in a hearty soup. This gluten-free recipe uses mashed potato to thicken the soup.
This is a great dip to eat with vegetables or with a pita. Similar to Baba Ghanoush, however, Mama Ghanoush replaces the Eggplant and Tahini with tomatoes and Grilled Zucchini for a fuller and more hearty dip.
Marquis Potatoes are a versatile dish that can be eaten as a finger food or served as a side with a Beef Roast. This French potato recipe is made by piping mashed potatoes into donut-shaped rings, then baking the mashed potato donuts. The open center of the baked potatoes are filled with a savory sauce. This recipe uses a Tomato-based sauce. You can make mashed potatoes from scratch for this recipe, but instant mashed potatoes will reduce the prep time by more than an hour, with no real benefit to the recipe.
Leftover Mashed Potatoes are often left to sit in the refrigerator for a few weeks until they are eventually discarded. This is an easy, tasty, and fun way to use the leftovers that might ordinarily go to waste. Eat warm or drizzle with leftover gravy.
First of all, there are NO actual Oreo Cookies used in this recipe. In case you have never seen the inside of a Sports Bar, Sliders are small, bite-sized burgers. This recipe makes Sliders that are stuffed with cheese. As they cook, sometimes the cheese leaks out and they look like Oreo cookies, made with meat. You'll understand when you make them...
Aleppo Peppers are originally from the Mid-East, named after a city in Syria. Aleppo is also known regionally as the Halaby pepper, pul biber, or Turkish red pepper flakes. Most Aleppo available in the U.S. is imported from Turkey or grown in the United States.The Aleppo Pepper is typically smoked and dried and then ground into flakes. It is similar to Hot Paprika, but with a slightly higher heat level.
Oven Roasted Cauliflower is a non-traditional cauliflower use that makes a great appetizer or even a main dish.
You can use a variety of seasonings to flavor Roasted Cauliflower
To be clear, this is not a traditional Korean recipe. This Roasted Corn recipe is a great addition to any Asian BBQ.
This is the way that Feta Cheese was meant to be eaten. This sweet, salty, nutty flavor goes great with Lavash Crackers and matches well with any Mediterranean food as an appetizer.
These fried potatoes are better then any restaurant fries. Using Golden Potatoes, instead of Russets or Red potatoes, will provide a soft, creamy side-dish that serves equally well with Roast Chicken or on the side of Cheeseburger Sliders. These potatoes can be sprinkled with fresh Scallions, Chopped Parsley, Smoked Paprika, or served with Shredded, melted Cheese on top.
This steakhouse favorite is a sweet and tasty side to accompany the finest steak or roast dishes.
Pico de Gallo (meaning "rooster beak" or "rooster's peck") is a common vegetable blend that is traditionally added to Latino food.
I initially discovered Pitot at a Jewish Vegetarian restaurant in Lower Manhattan. It is the perfect companion for Shakshouka, Hummus, or as a wrap for a tasty Gyro.. After a bit of trial and error, I have reverse engineered the recipe so that you can create these in your own kitchen.
This is an easy side dish to add some green to your meal. The Pomegranate and Lemon Juice will turn Brussels Sprouts into a tasty side dish that will equally accent a Steak or a plate of Shawarma.
Potstickers or Chinese dumplings are typically available in the freezer section at your local grocer, or you can easily make them, from scratch, in your own kitchen. Potstickers can include any meat, or only vegetables. This recipe used ground pork to provide a tasty dish that can accompany any bowl of noodles, or stand on its own as a main dish. This recipe will yeild enough filling for about 50 Potstickers.
"Amuse bouche" (pronounced /amoos boosh/) is a French term that means "mouth amuser". An amuse bouche is a small, single-bite hors d'œuvre, typically served as a free appetizer, where the Chef can showcase their skills. This amuse bouche is relatively easy to make, and provides a nice palette cleanser to start your meal. Construct the bird nests in mini-sized muffin cups, lined with parchment paper mini cupcake liners. Use a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out any excess moisture from the shredded potatoes. Pack the parchment cups with the shredded potato, shape into a nest, and bake. Then add the bacon and bake again. Garnish the finished nest with a slice from a Cherry Tomato, and a strip or 2 of chiffonade basil leaf.
If Canada has a national dish, this is arguably it. I first tasted good Poutine on a visit to Montreal a few years ago. While the origins of this dish are not entirely known, there are multiple sources who claim to have invented the dish. Poutine is simple to make. The traditional recipe contains French Fries, White Cheese Curds, and Brown Gravy. A widely accepted variation is to add cooked meat. If Cheese Curds are not available, you can use shredded Oaxaca Cheese or (in a pinch) Shredded Mozzarella.
The Quesadilla Crunchwrap (commercially marketed under a similar name) could be easily obtained at a well-known fast food chain. However, this recipe will allow you to replace the "fast food" ingredients with better quality and better flavor. This Quesadilla Crunchwrap can be cooked in a frying pan, or (ideally) with a Panini Press. The Quesadilla Crunchwrap is an extremely flexible dish that can be filled with pretty much any kind of Meat that you have on hand.
This Turkish Pita Bread is a simple recipe, with a "time to table" of only about 1 hour. Pita is a great addition to Shawarma, just make sure that you have plenty of Tzatziki.
These Sous Vide Eggplants can be cooked ahead of time and then refrigerated (unopened) up to 1 week, or frozen up to 6 months. For the final preparation, just toss the bag back in the Sous Vide at a lower temperature (while preparing a meat dish) and heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
When I was young, Brussels Sprouts had a foul, bitter, sulfurous taste. In the interest of extending the shelf-life of Brussels Sprouts, growers had opted to sacrifice the flavor for a more durable product. However, in the mid 1990's, researchers selectively bred a Brussels Sprout that had a long shelf life, without the horrid flavor. As a result, Brussels Sprouts today are quite flavorful and can provide a tasty addition to any meal.
This salsa can be used as a dip with chips at the dining table, while watching the game, or as a sauce for tacos or enchiladas before cooking.
Potato Cakes are a great side dish, appetizer, or even a tasty snack to use leftover Mashed Potatoes. Potato Cakes can be pan-fried or oven-baked.
These Pretzels are easy. It is fun to try and make the "traditional Pretzel knot" with a single hand motion. This recipe should make 15 Pretzels.
Stir Fried Eggplant is a great Side Dish for any Asian dish. AND you can put this all together and have it ready to eat in about half an hour.
Stuffed Mushrooms are a largely underrated and versatile meal. This recipe uses only ingredients that are included in Phase 3 of the Keystone Approach diet. Variations to this recipe could include non-Keystone foods, such as tomatoes and peppers.
I have eaten this sauce for years in various Thai Food restaurants. I am not sure what the sauce is actually called, but the various Waiters usually refer to it as "Little Bit Sweet, Little Bit Spicy" Sauce. Start by making a rich simple syrup (with a sugar:water ratio of 2:1). Allow the syrup to cool, then add Apple Cider Vinegar and Chili Garlic Sauce.
This soup was inspired by a Thai Sour Coconut soup. It has a short preparation time and can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
This traditional Thai dish makes a great appetizer to go with nearly any oriental dish or as a stand-alone meal. Although the title of this recipe calls for Chicken, this sauce works just as well for beef. In order to use Beef for this recipe, trim the fat and slice the beef thinly. Otherwise, follow the recipe exactly the same.
Nothing beats a good bowl of soup on a cold day, and the only proper way to eat a grilled cheese sandwich is by dipping it in a bowl of good Tomato Soup. Tomato is perhaps the most basic of soups, but this is the best Tomato Soup I have ever eaten. To make this recipe compatible with the Keto diet, use Chicken Stock instead of Mire Poix, and leave out the Bread Crumbs.
Ekmek, meaning "bread" in Turkish, is a traditional Turkish Flatbread. Ekmek is typically made into round flat loaves and eaten as an accompaniment to any meal.
This soft and fluffy "Milk Bread" is a wonderful compliment to Shawarma or with a bowl of Chili. The finished bread has a soft, spongey texture that holds its shape and bounces back when squeezed.
Turkish Pide is a boat-shaped Turkish bread that can be served plain or stuffed with meat, vegetables, cheese, and/or herbs. Pide is a versatile dish that can be a snack, an appetizer, or a main course.
Baked Potato Skins make a great appetizer or snack. While 5 pounds might at first seem like a lot of potatoes, it will never seem like you made enough. Additionally, these can be prepared before-hand and then refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 7 days. Simply reheat for 10 minutes at 375° to serve warm or serve at room temperature.
This is NOT the "Instant Noodles" that kept you alive in college. If you make the Tonkotsu Stock from scratch, it will take about 16 hours. In spite of the long preparation, the complex flavor of this recipe makes it worthy to serve in the finest Ramen Noodle House of Tokyo, New York, or even your own kitchen.
Trust me, it is worth the preparation time.
This recipe contains instructions for a single serving. Simply scale this recipe for the number of servings desired.
Feta Cheese is a staple of Mediterranean food. Mixing Feta Cheese with Greek Yogurt results in a tangy, creamy texture for a flavorful dipping sauce, or a tasty topping to any Mediterranean dish. Use this dip as a healthy and fresh Mediterranean replacement for 7 Layer Nacho dip.
