This is my favorite queso recipe, when I'm not in a hurry (think: velveeta). This is from Lisa Fain's Homesick Texan (love!) and it's obviously from the fabulously famous Austin Diner. You can add sausage or ground beef or chorizo if you want or need to meat it up. Use more or less jalapeños […]

Great for snacking with bubbles for a fall party! I also use to garnish seasonal desserts.

Chicken Wings with Salsa Verde Italiano 5 pounds chicken wings, cut in half at the joint 2 tablespoons kosher salt 3 Tablespoons Mediterranean Spice Mix 1/2 cup Salsa Verde Italiano Kosher salt Place chicken wings in a large container and cover with water.  Add salt and stir.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up […]

 Fresh Steamed Artichokes with Salsa Verde Italiano 1 lemon, halved 4 large artichokes Salt 1/2 cup Salsa Verde Italiano Squeeze lemon into a large bowl of water and drop lemon halves into the bowl.  Trim stems off of artichokes so that they will sit flat and place in lemon water. Working on one at a […]

Another great use for leftover hearty greens that you are afraid you can’t use before they go bad.  You can use Arugula, Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, any mix of greens, nuts and cheese (or none) that you have on hand.  Great as a dip with fresh vegetables, on bread, tossed with warm pasta, potatoes or […]