TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: KC Classics Cream Cheese Dip & Spread

A jar of artichoke dip creates elegant snacks or canapés (photo by Evan Dempsey | © THE NIBBLE).   We hasten to say these are elegant cream cheese dips and spreads. KC Classic Cheese Dips and Cheesecake Fondues have nothing to do with a “queso,” the melted cheese dip enjoyed with tortilla chips. KC Classic…
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RECIPE: Salsa-Baked Cheese

Celebrate National Salsa Month with Salsa- Baked Cheese. Photo courtesy FronteraFiesta.com. For National Salsa Month, try a new way to use salsa. This is salsa’s answer to baked Brie: fresh goat cheese or cream cheese topped with a flavorful salsa and baked until warm. It’s from Chef Rick Bayless of FronteraFiesta.com. Serve Salsa-Baked Cheese with…
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RECIPE: Guacamole Hors D’Oeuvre

A new way to enjoy guacamole! Photo courtesy FronteraFiesta.com. Guacamole is popular party fare. But for a sophisticated cocktail party, you don’t want to dip tortilla chips. Turn that guac into something special with this recipe from Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless, owner of Chicago’s Frontera Grill and Topolobampo restaurants. RECIPE: CHERRY TOMATOES WITH…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Deviled Deluxe

Our favorite deviled eggs: with salmoncaviar. Photo courtesy Red-Caviar.com.   Are you thinking about serving deviled eggs on New Year’s Eve? Get past the classic recipe and go for flavored deviled eggs. Use different flavorings: Fresh dill, curry, infused tobiko roes and wasabi are popular choices. Just divide the mashed yolks mixture after you’ve added…
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