American appetizers & snacks recipes added by professional chefs

Chile con Queso #2

Based on El Rancho's recipe (Austin, TX). Use it as a dip, on nachos, or cheese sauce for tortilla dishes.

Corn on the Cob for Beginners

This way of cooking fresh corn makes it come out perfect each time.

Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Try this sauce with fried shrimp, bbq chicken wings, chicken fingers or nuggets. Copycat recipe.

Cornmeal piñon Shortcake with Huckleberries

Pimento Cheese Stuffed Hush Puppies

You can use any cheese you want, but if you love pimento cheese liked I do, these are especially tasty.

Tartar Sauce

Great with fish or on sandwiches.

Creole Salad Dressing

Good with Mesclun mix or Romaine.

Beer Batter Fried Pickles with Two Dipping Sauces

Fun served as appetizers, or to accompany bbq and grilled foods.

Lentil Fritters

The original recipe on this calls for burghul, which I had no idea what it was. But come to find out that couscous is a substitute. If you are able…

West Texas Stacked Enchiladas

This is a basic cheese enchilada recipe that you can add any of your favorite veggies or meats to, then enjoy how West Texans (and New Mexicans)…

Oysters Wesley

For those who like oysters but not raw. Created for and served on San Diego Dinner Train and named for my youngest son.

Easy Pinto Beans

What? Another pinto bean recipe? The other day I didn't want to go to the store, so I made do with what I had on hand. Yum!

Frito Bandito Pie

Absurdly easy, delicious meal that is ready in 15 minutes, if you use canned chili or leftovers.

Cheese Scallion Bread (No Knead)

This is a great bread for sandwiches, toast (with flavored cream cheese - yum!). Use extra sharp cheddar for…

Black Bean with Cilantro Spread / Dip

A quick-to-fix spread/dip to serve for a party or tailgate, or use as a vegetarian lunch entree with pita bread…