Homemade Pita Chips

Appetizers & Snacks

Homemade Pita Chips I’ve given this recipe to a number of friends and it’s great.  They keep well in one of those big popcorn containers. I made these for Katie and Jim along with the hummus and Katie being the card she is, disguised her voice and called me pretending...

Hummus

Appetizers & Snacks

Hummus Katie, this one’s for you.  I’m known to Katie as the “Hummus Queen”, well not quite queen but Katie knows It’s sort of a pet name in our group.  Anyway, Katie’s a dear friend and we still have a good laugh over some of our dinner parties. This is a wonderful...

Gerry’s Salsa

Appetizers & Snacks

Gerry’s Salsa I’m not sure, where I got this recipe. I’d like to think I invented it, maybe I did. More than likely it came from one of my rippings.  This is a great salsa, rather on the chunky side.  You can make it smoother by just processing it longer.  Try it with...

Guacamole Pie

Appetizers & Snacks

Guacamole Pie This is another of those “origin unknown” recipes. I have made it so many times, but I can’t remember where it came from.  Ah, another “senior moment” 1 can refried beans3 ripe avocados8 oz. sour cream1 cup shredded sharp cheese  8 oz. taco sauce 1 T....

Hot Crab Dip

Appetizers & Snacks

Hot Crab Dip Georgeann Coyne, a nurse in psychiatry that I used to work with, gave me this recipe.  I have passed it on to so many people.  Georgeann is a great cook, she often brought in muffins and goodies.  I believe she had a business that she sold her goodies to...

Stuffed Artichokes

Appetizers & Snacks, Christmas

Stuffed Artichokes This is another Christmas Eve must.  Mymother-in-law often made these.  They are wonderful.  Artichokes can be pricey during the holidays, but well worth it if you’re only making 2 or 3. I make these ahead and freeze them, then cook later. They are...