Not just for cowboys, packaged dried beef makes a wonderful starter for this dip, with smoky adobo chiles, toasted pecans, and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Our snowman is made of vanilla ice cream rolled in coconut. His eyes, mouth, and buttons are licorice candies, his carrot nose marzipan, and his hat a toasted marshmallow atop a chocolate cookie.
"WHEN I was a child, my mother often served this salad with multicolored marshmallows sprinkled on top, much to my delight. The marshmallows added a touch of sweetness that really complemented this salad's tangy flavor.
A creamy spread of Swiss cheese, cream cheese, green onion, nutmeg and toasted almonds is baked and served hot with crackers for a delicious appetizer.
While the buttery, maple-scented filling is inspired by classic pecan pie, we swap in toasted walnuts and add chopped fresh cranberries for a beautiful pop of color and tart flavor contrast that cuts the sweetness.
This fish is tasty and impressive enough to serve company. You can substitute tuna for swordfish. Serve with orzo tossed with chopped fresh basil and toasted pine nuts.
A unique carrot side dish perfect for holidays and special occasions, or any day of the week. Baby carrots are tossed in a sweet and buttery Marsala wine glaze with shallots and toasted hazelnuts. Just delicious!
These Grilled Turkey Burgers come together in no time and are full of sweet and salty flavor when you combine an orange and fig glaze when grilling and a creamy feta spread on a toasted bun! You'll never miss all the fat in those other burgers!
Not your typical grilled cheese sandwich. In less than 30 minutes, you can prepare this meatless skillet main dish recipe that layers cooked carrots and mushrooms over toasted bread spread with goat cheese.
Toasted Pecans coated in a super-caramelized maple glaze in a crunchy crumbly almond meal based crust. No white flour, no white sugar, no isolated fats, all whole foods, natural, vegan and delicious!
Have this addictive mix on hand for nibbling all weekend (we also use some in a salad on Saturday). Ground chipotle pepper and chili spices combine with sugar to coat this three-part combo of pepitas (pumpkinseeds), almonds, and cashews. Make it ahead of time and bring with you.This recipe goes with Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad
The hot dressing poured over this salad slightly wilts the greens without cooking them. Chilling the salad lets the flavors develop. Serve as a side dish, or use instead of lettuce to top vegetarian barbecue. Other greens to try in this recipe: Swiss chard, beet greens, or flat-leafed kale.
Here's a recipe inspired by an idea from my good friend and baking colleague Dawn Woodward of Evelyn's Crackers. You start with brownies and then top them with a swirl of sweetened tahini that gives a delightful nutty depth of flavor and richness. Be sure to use untoasted sesame oil in the batter; the dark, toasted kind would be too strong.
This Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Baby Greens, Candied Walnuts and a Pear Vinaigrette recipe contains blue cheese, cream cheese, vegetable oil, toasted walnuts, walnut halves and more.
