American appetizers & snacks recipes added by professional chefs

Turkey stuffed jalapenos

I love spicy food and turkey goes great with spicy give these a try as a thanksgiving appetizer

Corn Fritters

Pear & Fig Chutney

I still had a few pears from the orchard and the figs are almost finished. Why not a Pear & Fig chutney? Easily done! This is everything a…

Tex-Mex Taco Bake

Easy prep casserole. If you have leftover chili in the fridge, just sub it for the first 5 ingredients.

Halloween Party Recipes for Funoween

Here is a great list of what to make for great Spooktacular Fun! Happy HAUNTING! I just love to create…

Crockpot Italian Beef for Sandwiches

Use rump or brisket (my fave) to make fork-tender beef for hoagies or homemade rolls (see links).

Crab Cakes

Ninfa's Green Sauce

Ninfa, one of the pioneers in Tex-Mex cooking, used to serve this green sauce in her restaurants. Since she's passed, the Ninfa's near me has…

Zippy Chicken Salad in Reed Avocado

Everyone has a meatloaf recipe - and everyone has a chicken salad recipe. Here's mine - simple, elegant,…

Homemade Kitchen Sink Drain Cleaner

Basic recipe for unclogging your sink without using expensive commercial drain cleaners. It's not for really…

Marinated Red Onion

Fettuccine Alfredo!

Everyone Loves Fettuccine Alfredo!

THE BEST SALTINE CRACKERS RECIPE EVER

WE LEARNED THIS RECIPE AND WE MAKE A LOT OF SNACKS WITH THEM, YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM.

Buffalo Wings

Restaurant style Buffalo wings.

Orange Cinnamon Honey Fig Jam

For something a bit flowery and highly aromatic, the combination of figs with cinnamon, honey, and orange fills the bill. This delightful jam…