Meps original
Pan-seared tuna
Years ago, I bought a 12-oz bottle of Floribbean Key Lime Oil at an airport on my way home from Florida. Once I got it home, I wasn’t sure what to do with it. I […]
Month: June 2007
Meps original
Parmesan-peppercorn salad dressing
OK, I admit it. I’m tired of vinaigrettes! Time to develop some creamy dressings…I came up with this one based on some searches I did for “sour cream salad dressing” and “sour cream ranch dressing.” […]
Cakes
Root Beer Cake
This is a simple recipe that you could also make with cream soda, ginger ale, or cola. 1 yellow cake mix 12 oz root beer 1/4 C vegetable oil 3 eggs Preheat oven to 350 […]
Meat
Green chili-stuffed pork chops
4 1-inch thick boneless pork chops 1/2 C chopped green onions 1/3 C fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 4-oz can mild diced green chilis 1/2 C grated Monterray Jack cheese 3 cloves garlic, diced 1 […]
Dips
Tina’s Artichoke Dip
This is a variation of one of my favorites, Artichoke Dip. The water chestnuts are a fantastic addition, adding a surprising crunch that’s reminiscent of Spinach Dip. Just to show how dips are incestuous, I’ve […]
Dips
Spinach Dip
It seems like every few years, a new dip becomes the rage. Spinach Dip was THE thing to make in the 1980’s, but it was later supplanted by Artichoke Dip. It’s still a delicious offering […]
Dips
Will’s Sweet Pepper and Water Chestnut Dip
Will brought this to Barry’s birthday party, and everyone there wanted the recipe. “Yum, what’s the crunchy thing in there?” everyone asked. It’s the water chestnuts! Will admits the recipe wasn’t completely original — he […]
Pies
Easy no-bake cheesecake
A single recipe fills a pie crust; a double recipe fills a 9×13 rectangular pan. 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 C lemon juice 1/2 C sour cream […]
Meat
Moroccan chicken and eggplant stew
Don’t be put off by the long list of spices — this recipe is actually pretty easy, and ends up with maximum flavor for a short cooking time. It’s beautiful, too, just the thing to […]