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Cowboy Caviar

By Jomamma
I added black eyed peas and let it sit for at least 20 minutes after mixing to let all the flavors meld
- 2 (11-ounce) cans Mexicorn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
- 2 cups cheddar, shredded
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
Chocolate Bomb Pudding Shots

By tschnet1
Pudding Pop Shots? Yep! These chocolately little shots of pudding and liquor are a perfect little dessert!
- Small chocolate instant pudding
- 3/4 cup Kahlua
- 3/4 cup Coconut Rum
- 4 ounces Cool Whip (Extra Creamy preferred but not required)
Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Dip

By Susan52
Warm and delicious, this black-eyed pea and country ham dip is tasty any time of year, but perfect for New Year's d...
- 1/2 cup diced country ham
- 2 (15.8-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 3 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Cornbread crackers or round buttery crackers
Puerto Rican Fried Plantains

By GratefulSea
This super simple, quick, and easy recipe is the perfect appetizer for any festive occasion or celebratory party
- 2 large green plantains
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to garnish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup peanut oil
Sicilian Bruschetta

By Fred
This recipe for Sicilian bruschetta is sure to get your guests' appetites going with crispy bread adorned with a de...
- 1 (1-pound) loaf crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta, cut into 1/3-inch thick slices
- 6 About 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice, about 4 cups
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup green olives, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Sesame Quinoa Spring Rolls

By á-24331
Quick, healthy, and great tasting, Quinoa Spring rolls are filled with greens and a perfectly prepared dressing of ...
- SPRING ROLLS:
- 2 cups red quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 4 handfuls of greens or lettuce of your choice
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- DRESSING:
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
Football Field Dessert

By á-10360
Score big on game day with this easy football-inspired dessert
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (4-ounce) package Jell-O chocolate instant pudding
- 1 (10.75-ounce) package prepared pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 (2.07-ounce) chocolate-coated caramel-peanut nougat bars, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
- Green food coloring
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Bark

By á-24918
Reese's peanut butter cups are mixed with roasted peanuts and coated with chocolate coating for this easy (and deli
- 1 package chocolate candy coating (almond bark or candy melts)
- 1 bag Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (14-18 snack size cups)
- 1 to 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
- 1 to 2 teaspoons shortening (if needed)
Mini Pizza Tacos

By teachskinner
Mini pizzas are made with tortillas that are cut into small rounds and topped with traditional pizza toppings
- 5 (10-inch in diameter) tortillas
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
- pepperoni slices, optional, to taste
Clinton Kelly's Strawberry Basil Spritzer

By Unblond1
A super simple refreshing spritzer flavored with fresh strawberries and basil
- 4 ounces Sauvignon blanc
- 4 medium strawberries, diced small
- 3 ounces soda water
- 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
- Juice of half a Lime
- Straw berries, sliced for garnish
- Basil, sliced for garnish
Cheesy Hawaiian Dip

By kayjayjohnson
Try this delicious Cheesy Hawaiian Dip recipe
- 1 pound round loaf Hawaiian bread,
- 1 pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 16 ounces
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rottel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
- 1/3 cup red onions, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) package OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, 8 ounces, chopped
- 1 can crushed pineapple, 8 ounces drained
Rajas con Queso Mini Tamales

By lorik
These awesome Rajas con Queso Mini Tamales are popular in the state of Zacatecas in Northern Mexico which you must ...
- TAMALES:
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon lard
- 2 1/4 cups masa harina (instant corn flour)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Salt
- 1 1/4 cups homemade chicken broth, hot
- 16 big unbroken dried corn husks
- FILLING:
- 2 small poblano chile peppers
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 cup coarsely white onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 ear of corn, kernels removed
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Salt
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