Snacks & Appetizers

I will never make tacos again! This recipe takes the stress out of assembling a taco, and is a spinoff of walking tacos. Super easy and delicious. Serve with bite-sized tortilla chips and sour cream. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 pound ground beef ¾ cup water 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (10 ounce) […]

I always have the trout dip at one of my favorite restaurants. I have finally figured out the recipe (or at least my delicious version.) Serve with crusty baguette chips, pita chips, bagel chips, etc. Ingredients: 8 ounces smoked trout, skin removed, flaked 8 ounces cream cheese ⅓ cup sour cream 1 green onion, finely

Tuna patties with a twist. Salmon flavor with tuna is milder. Kids and adults love the meaty inside and crispy outside that’s made with crushed crackers. Ingredients: 1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained 1 (10 ounce) package saltine crackers, crushed 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup all-purpose flour

It is so hard to find a true Maryland crab cake recipe out there. This is basically the recipe my grandmother used, but I’ve tweaked it just a bit. I also usually double the recipe. Ingredients: 1 egg 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such

With all the kitchen gadgets these days, it’s easy to forget that your broiler can do a great job on boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Put the chicken thighs in the marinade early in the morning, and the broiler will have your dinner ready in about 10 minutes. Start the salsa ahead of time, so the

This bang bang shrimp recipe tastes just like the appetizer at Bonefish Grill! The creamy sauce is sweet and spicy with just the right amount of kick! Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup Thai-style sweet chili sauce 3 dashes Sriracha hot chile sauce, or to taste ½ cup cornstarch, or as needed 1 pound medium

A simple and yummy recipe to use up the canned tuna you have in your pantry along with other simple ingredients. Serve with Sriracha-mayo, and freshly cut limes. Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained ½ cup chopped scallions ½ cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed 1 large egg 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1

Growing up near the Chesapeake Bay you learn that crabs are as valuable as gold. My mom made crab cakes every Friday in the summer months, but I like my recipe just a tad better. Don’t tell mom. Ingredients: 1 pound crabmeat 2 slices white bread, crusts trimmed 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1

Delicious and easy! Poblanos seemed like a logical choice for kicking stuffed peppers up a notch. We were amazed by how well these turned out. Give them a try! Recipe could easily be doubled or tripled as needed. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil ¾ pound bulk chorizo sausage ½ cup cooked rice ¼ cup diced

This ceviche will give you a hint of Baja California. This is my grandma Isabel Flores’ recipe. Garnish with fresh oregano. Enjoy with tostadas and ketchup. I enjoy my ceviche spreading a thin layer of mayonnaise in my tostada prior to add the ceviche. From my table to yours. Enjoy. Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, deveined