Minced clams mixed with butter, onions, parsley, and bread crumbs, spooned into half clam shells and baked. Quahog Stuffies recipe. For most California girls, the idea of "digging for clams" isn't really part of our cultural makeup. But out in Rhode Island, and the beaches south of Cape Cod, digging in the sand for your dinner is apparently a regular summertime activity. My friend Alden (age 8) and her sister Piper (my goddaughter, age 5) took...
Jalapeños Peppers stuffed with cheese and bacon make a great appetizer for a crowd! They're easy to prep ahead and then throw a batch in the oven when people get hungry. Are you a risk taker? I think one has to be a bit adventurous to eat jalapeños. You never know if biting into one is going to yield that wonderful flavor and kick that is the basis for so much of Southwestern food. Or if that one little bite will pack such a fiery punch that...
The best guacamole keeps it simple: just ripe avocados, salt, a squeeze of lime, onions, chilis, cilantro, and some chopped tomato. Serve it as a dip at your next party or spoon it on top of tacos for an easy dinner upgrade. Guacamole! Did you know that over 2 billion pounds of avocados are consumed each year in the U.S.? (Google it.) That's over 7 pounds per person. I'm guessing that most of those avocados go into what has become America's...
These Cacio e Pepe Fried Chicken Wings are made with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and LOTS of pepper. Eat 'em on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce! Cacio e pepe ... chicken wings? Oh, yes. I fried chicken wings to crispy perfection, tossed them with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then added an extra shake of black pepper. You might already be familiar with regular Parmesan wings, but this recipe kicks it up a notch (or...
Learn how to can salsa using this delicious salsa recipe for canning, (complete with detailed canning instructions) using fresh tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños! Sometimes, during the summer, our tomato plants decide to have a party on the vine, so to speak, and produce way more tomatoes than we can possibly eat, even if we are eating them every day, sliced, salted, and served with a little balsamic or mayo. What do you do with your excess...
This mango salsa is made with sweet, ripe mangoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. It has a terrific sweet and spicy tang with a tropical flair that works well with your favorite seafood or tortilla chips! When mangoes are in season and plentiful at the market, it's hard to resist making mango salsa. It's so easy! It's a great salsa to serve with chips for a gathering, and it's terrific as a side to fish dishes such as halibut or...
3 methods for making homemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde, a delicious Mexican green salsa made with roasted tomatillos, chile peppers, lime juice, cilantro, and onion. Growing up we always had a choice of two kinds of salsa—a red tomato salsa which we made from scratch, and a salsa verde, or green salsa, which we got from a bottle (Victoria brand). As a kid I always thought that green salsa was made from green tomatoes, but actually it is made...
This Slow Cooker Spinach Feta Dip is a terrific warm appetizer for game day ... or any party! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with spinach. Serve it with veggies or pita chips, and it'll go fast. Nick Evans It’s that time of year where I crave a big bubbling pot of cheese dip. You too? This Spinach Feta Dip is a welcome addition to any party spread or game day celebration. Plus, it has spinach in it, so it’s healthy, right? Right?! Okay, it’s...
Sparkling punch spritzer made with vibrant pink rhubarb and accented with rosemary and lemon juice. Perfect for a spring brunch. I was told by my friends, "whatever you do, don't call it a rhubarb anything, or no one will want to make it." Ever since Garrett gave me some of his rhubarb rosemary jelly a few weeks ago, I've been experimenting with rhubarb and rosemary. The combination really is outrageously good, though sadly, I...
Totally delicious orangeade drink, made with sour Seville oranges. Remember Tang, the orange drink of astronauts? This Seville Orangeade sort of reminds me of Tang, or what Tang would taste like if it were made from fresh, whole ingredients. Or for those of us who outgrew Tang, think, Orangina but without the carbonation. What Are Seville Oranges? Seville oranges are bitter-tasting oranges that are traditionally used to make orange...
