Special Recipes for Special Events - 243 recipes
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El Chico's Queso Dip
![El Chico's Queso Dip](/images/local/defaultImg_thumbSqPr.jpg)
By McCarleyRHLAC
This queso dip is mm mm good! Bring it to a party or get together, or even serve it for game night at home!
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
- 6 ounces Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cubed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- Baked tortilla chip scoops
Copycat Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Dip
![Copycat Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Dip](/media/7d/1e/19a1b3699a8cd3f4eee1f8acaeb38630c127.jpg/tsp/copycat-chuys-creamy-jalapeno-dip.jpg)
By MichelleF
Completely addicted to Chuy's creamy jalapeño dip? Try this recipe - tastes just like Chuy's dip, just thicker & c...
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped jalapeños (cut this in half if you don't like spicy)
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 (1-ounce) packet of dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Easy Classic Deviled Eggs
![Easy Classic Deviled Eggs](/media/a2/95/71b98ae4ca455462babc77e6b3459d1555e4.jpg/tsp/easy-classic-deviled-eggs.jpg)
By dkanon
Easy classic deviled eggs are a delicious finger food for people to snack on at any fun get together
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/3 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese or Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions
Famous Homemade Cheese Straws
![Famous Homemade Cheese Straws](/media/01/93/0b05cf60fd5e70aa51925993cc0c2b4923a9.jpg/tsp/famous-homemade-cheese-straws.jpg)
By á-98782
Vary tasty and simple to make! Shredded cheese and seasonings are sandwiched between sheets of puff pastry, cut int...
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white, slightly beaten
- 1 package cheddar cheese, shredded
Shiitake & Roasted Red Pepper Puff Pastry Tart
![Shiitake & Roasted Red Pepper Puff Pastry Tart](/media/e7/22/8019eff3ec117653d5c9336990eb2e7a2631.jpg/tsp/shiitake-and-roasted-red-pepper-puff-pastry-tart.jpg)
By John_Merillat
Almonds and tarragon may seem like unusual additions to a mushroom and pepper tart, but the combination is simply a...
- 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups (8-ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (4-ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (4-ounces) Gruyère, coarsely grated
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus 1 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
Indian Cauliflower Fritters
![Indian Cauliflower Fritters](/media/e2/aa/5e78019f6635228dce1d6f7353169dc7a843.jpg/tsp/indian-cauliflower-fritters.jpg)
By vegar
These Indian-inspired Cauliflower Fritters make a great appetizer for any occasion any time of the year! Serve with...
- DRESSING:
- 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive or rice bran oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon coriander stems, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup maize flour or chick pea flour
- 1/2 tablespoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup coriander leaves (extra for garnish)
- 2 cups rice bran oil, plus 1 tablespoon, about 500 milliliters
- 1 lime, quartered
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, optional
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoons coriander leaves, roughly chopped
- sea salt to taste or 1 teaspoon umeboshi vinegar
Chili Relleno Squares
![Chili Relleno Squares](/media/95/8b/a57343f31248c2e53c261304acb147b35aba.jpg/tsp/chili-relleno-squares.jpg)
By á-28708
Little Mexican chile quiches will be a hit at any party
- 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
![Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza](/media/34/e1/ad066f822ab912cdf717a85f521c567bfbb1.jpg/tsp/chicago-style-deep-dish-pizza.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I've never been to Chicago, so I cannot vouch for the authenticity of this Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza recipe, fr...
- DOUGH:
- 3 1/4 cups (16 1/4-ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (2 3/4 ounces) yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/4 cups water (10-ounces), room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons, softened
- 1 teaspoon plus 4 tablespoons olive oil
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated onion, from 1 medium onion (see note)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Table salt
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- TOPPINGS:
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 4-cups) (recommended, whole mozzarella. Don't use pre-shredded, as it doesn't melt well.)
- 1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4-cup)
Cream Cheese & Avocado Fried Wontons
![Cream Cheese & Avocado Fried Wontons](/media/14/b9/1724ba311a0c1989deee594566e9b91a0d20.jpg/tsp/cream-cheese-and-avocado-fried-wontons.jpg)
By AzWench
These simple to make wontons are an ideal appetizer or snack for a get together
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 avocados
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces light cream cheese
- 2 cups oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Cilantro, chopped for garnish
Adult Gummy Bears
![Adult Gummy Bears](/media/f2/e7/48939a8a0c3fdca428417a27aef45a73425a./tsp/adult-gummy-bears.png)
By á-169812
The perfect party treat. These gummy bears just grow, becoming bigger and better!
- Gummy Bears
- Vodka, or alcohol of choice
Cheesecake Stuffed Apples
![Cheesecake Stuffed Apples](/media/7b/75/fc019973e8e875c4cb27a2d36cb26237d63e.jpg/tsp/cheesecake-stuffed-apples.jpg)
By DawnYL
Imagine this...it's an apple, but instead of being filled with apple, it's filled with cheesecake
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or more to taste
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream, whipped
- 5 Granny Smith Apples, washed well
- 1 fresh lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon or to taste
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- caramel sauce to drizzle
Jalapeño, Crab, & Corn Dip
![Jalapeño, Crab, & Corn Dip](/media/1c/2d/a51e0ae389c2b2ec2dbd4efcf73dc103c0cc.jpg/tsp/jalapeno-crab-and-corn-dip.jpg)
By á-174535
Jalapeños take the mildness of corn and crab up a notch and add heat and color to a dip so chunky, its almost a me...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1/2 cup red sweet pepper, chopped (1 small)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sliced pickled jaalapeño peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (4-ounces)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- Blue corn chips
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