Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese Dip – This recipe is plenty for 4 people. Double or triple for a crowd. It always goes fast! – cheese (shredded, use cheddar or pepper Jack ), cream cheese (softened), Ranch Spice Mix (see link below or packaged), beer (use your favorite), green onion (chopped, for garnish), Tillamook Cheese makes a smooth…

Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta – – tomatoes (garden ripened, chopped), garlic (minced, more to taste), olive oil (extra virgin), balsamic vinegar, sea salt (more to taste), black pepper, French baguette, olive oil, fresh basil leaves (cut in chiffon add ribbons), Add chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to a mixing…

Happy Hour Cheese Spread

Happy Hour Cheese Spread – – goat cheese, cream cheese (softened at room temperature), whole milk or half and half, parsley (fresh, chopped finely), thyme (fresh, leaves removed from stems), garlic powder, salt (add more to taste), black pepper, Piment d’Espelette ((smoky French red pepper) or paprika), In a small mixing bowl, add the goat…

Creamy Artichoke Dip

Creamy Artichoke Dip – – artichoke hearts, mayonnaise (Best Foods preferred), sour cream, Parmesan cheese (grated (order it online or substitute cheddar)), cream cheese (8 oz., whipped preferred), salt and pepper (to taste), paprika (topping for color), Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.; Drain and chop artichokes to small, bite-sized chunks.; In a medium mixing…

Sticky Smoked Chicken Wings

Sticky Smoked Chicken Wings – – Chicken Wing Marinade: soy sauce, dry Sherry, honey, green onions (chopped finely), fresh ginger (minced, 1/2 tsp. dry may be substituted), garlic cloves (minced, 1/2 tsp. dry may be substituted), chicken wings (fresh, tips removed, cut at joint for drummers and winglets), Sauce: chile sauce (jarred), soy sauce, vinegar…

Coconut Shrimp

Crispy shrimp with notes of sweet and savory, this recipe is easy and so delicious. Serve with some dipping sauce and ice-cold beer. Coconut Shrimp – – egg, flour (1/2 cup for batter, 1/4 cup for dredging ), beer (Kona Brewing Longboard Lager, preferred), baking powder, salt, black pepper, coconut (shredded, unsweetened), shrimp (shelled (tail…

Fancy Cheese Puffs

London, England The RoadTripFlavors version of Fancy Cheese Puffs, inspired by our evening in Covent Garden in London, is easy and will impress your party guests. Note: Be sure to take the pan off of the heat before adding the eggs. One of our attempts was a flop because our eggs were over-heated. Fancy Cheese…

California Latkes

Mission Viejo, California In the RoadTripFlavors kitchen, we are always experimenting with our own versions of traditional recipes. We enjoyed potato latkes with applesauce at a Hanukkah celebration. They were delicious and passed the test of perfection when everyone went back for more and more. For our California Latkas (see recipe below), traditional potato latkes…

Oktoberfest Beer Cheese Dip

Oktoberfest Beer Cheese Dip – This dip is superb with Homemade Soft Pretzels (see recipe link below) or serve with hard pretzels. – cheddar cheese (grated), cream cheese (packages), Ranch Spice Mix, beer, In a small (appetizer-size) crockpot, combine the ingredients. Heat on high temperature for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Heat through…

Pepper Feta Dip

Pepper Feta Dip – Kopanisti – red pepper flakes (more or less to taste), garlic, olive oil, roasted red peppers (jarred), feta (crumbled to large chunks), Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, Assemble the ingredients.; Place the red pepper flakes in a mini food processor and pulse. Add the garlic clove and pulse again. Add the olive…