Archive for the ‘Appetizer’ Category

Tortilla Wedges

This was a fun recipe I received from my friend Nikki that seemed to go over well with Jesse.  While I’m not usually a fan of many of the ingredients, I did try them and they were pretty good.  Myself, I couldn’t eat a lot of them, but that’s mainly because it was a little […]

April 7, 2010 · jackie · 19 Comments
Posted in: Appetizer

Mini Cheeseburgers (aka Sliders)

A friend had made these recently for a party and she said they were a huge success, so I thought they would be great for Ian’s 2nd birthday party. They’ll be the perfect size for his little hands and the adults can enjoy them as well.  However, since I haven’t made them before, I tried […]

February 25, 2009 · jackie · 24 Comments
Posted in: Appetizer, Meat

William’s Super Nachos

This is a recipe a friend forward me and it completely takes in the spirit of this site.  William is still experimenting with this recipe, so don’t hesitate to adjust any of the ingredients or directions.  If you find something that works well, let us know. The one thing William did tell me is that […]

February 5, 2009 · jackie · 21 Comments
Posted in: Appetizer

Salsa

With salsa, there’s a bunch of different things you can do with it. Everyone has their own recipe and way they make it, but here’s mine. Before I found the guacamole recipe, Jesse was having me make this as often as I could since it is a pretty healthy snack. I continually experiment with this […]

August 12, 2008 · jackie · 3 Comments
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Blueberry Salsa

Ingredients: 2 cups blueberries, chopped 1 tblspn finely chopped jalapeno peppers 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped red and yellow bellpepper 1 fresh lime, juiced Sea salt to taste Cilantro Pinch of cayenne pepper Directions: Combine all ingredients into a bowl. Serve cold. Blueberries are a great source of age-defying antioxidants. And they […]

May 28, 2008 · adrian · No Comments
Posted in: Appetizer

Guacamole

Jesse loves guacamole. Not only is it healthy, but it’s so quick and easy. The most strenuous task is cutting up the veggies that go into it, otherwise it’s all stirring and done in 5 minutes. I normally like to make it and refrigerate it for an hour (so the flavors and spices will blend), […]

May 8, 2008 · jackie · 2 Comments
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