Ideas for turning your deli meat tray leftovers into breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners. ~~~ If you hosted a Super Bowl party last night, your refrigerator this morning might look a lot like ours—full of leftovers. As we prepared our deli meat and cheese tray, sandwich fixings, wings and guacamole, we figured we would have …
A quick recipe you can make in about 35 minutes as long as you have chickpeas (garbanzo beans) on hand—a healthy alternative to the usual Super Bowl appetizers. ~~~ Uh oh, you have company coming over and there’s no time to go to the store? No worries as long as you keep a few cans …
Guacamole and tortilla chips — the only recipe you need for your next party, potluck or game day. Or for lunch! But beware, you’ll forever be on call to bring guacamole once you introduce this recipe to your friends. ~~~ It’s a good day when the guacamole gods are with you. The signs of their blessings: …
This kicked-up version of Sloppy Joes includes chipotle en adobo, poblano pepper, onion, garlic, dark beer, molasses and other good stuff. Keep it in mind for tailgating and football parties. ~~~ What are your mandatory kitchen ingredients? I can’t imagine not having onions, garlic, eggs, parmesan, and pasta on hand. I can create enough meals …
This spicy cheeseburger dip recipe was a bit hit at our Super Bowl party. Save some to make the most decadent cheese sandwich ever. ~~~ How about some heart attack on a chip? I made this dip for the Super Bowl. I heard the Obamas were having burgers and wings. If the First Lady can …
My favorite store-bought snack is Snyder’s Jalapeño Pretzel Pieces. They’re addictive, especially when you’re drinking beer. Imagine hand to bag to mouth over and over and you’ll get the picture. As much as I love my jalapeño pretzels, I rather snack on something a bit healthier and homemade. That’s why I’m over the top excited …
Chipotle en adobo, dark beer and smoked paprika bring a deep, smoky flavor to this chili. Just the recipe for game day or a cozy afternoon in front of the fireplace. ~~~ Happy Birthday to Gusto! One year ago today I was in a blogging slump and started this second blog to get my mojo …
A stuffed jalapeno recipe that makes me swoon — stuffed with Italian sausage, onion, red bell pepper, garlic and cheeses, you’ll want to make a dinner out of them. ~~~ My guy loves jalapenos, especially pickled jalapenos. He snacks on them right from the jar. No daytrip to the beach is complete without pickled jalapenos …
Grabbing the Gusto 