Category: Appetizer & Snacks

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Delicious, Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are so easy to make and beginner friendly, everyone in the home will enjoy having a sweet filling change too the menu. These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are perfect as a side or standalone snack. Sweet Potatoes are one of natures filling sweet and delicious rewards that require very little influence from seasoning to be very tasty. We love our sweet potatoes around here and hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

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Clean, peel & cut sweet potatoes into cubes. Place potatoes in a pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes (above 1″). Optional: add a pinch of salt to the pot.

Bring the pot to a boil (uncovered). Then turn down the heat to medium and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Drain potatoes. Place in a bowl. Add butter, salt & garlic then smash with a potato masher.

Add milk & sour cream.

Smash until smooth.

Season with salt, cinnamon or black pepper if you prefer.

Garnish with butter or sour cream. Enjoy!

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Smooth Mashed Sweet Potatoes are easy to make and very tasty.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup whole milk or heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 garlic clove grated

Instructions
 

  • Clean, peel & cut sweet potatoes into cubes. Place potatoes in a pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes (above 1"). Optional: add a pinch of salt to the pot.
  • Bring the pot to a boil (uncovered). Then turn down the heat to medium and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain potatoes. Place in a bowl. Add butter, salt & garlic then smash with a potato masher. Add milk & sour cream. Smash until smooth.
  • Season with salt, cinnamon or black pepper if you prefer.

Garnish with butter or sour cream. Enjoy!

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    Cranberry Pineapple Sauce

    Wonderfull Cranberry Pineapple Sauce is a fresh, sweet, and tart delicious treat. This affordable and easy to make selection is perfect on any occasion.  Full of flavor, textures and at a budget price. Quick and tasty this recipe everyone will enjoy. I enjoyed this recipe and recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

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    Rinse, drain and discard bruised cranberries. Fresh cranberries, crushed pineapples, sugar and water in a sauce pan or small pot.

    Mix well.

    Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Then, turn down the heat to medium. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst. Be sure to stir frequently. 

    Remove from heat source. Let cool completely to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Then transfer to an airtight container to store for later use. 

    Refrigerate up to a week.

    Serve & enjoy when ready!

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    Cranberry Pineapple Sauce

    Fresh sweet and delicious Cranberry Pienapple Sauce is a must try.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Course Appetizer, Condiments, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
    • 8 oz crushed pineapples with juice
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse, drain and discard bruised cranberries.
    • Fresh cranberries, crushed pineapples, sugar and water in a sauce pan or small pot. Mix well.
    • Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Then, turn down the heat to medium. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst. Be sure to stir frequently.
    • Remove from heat source. Let cool completely to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Then transfer to an airtight container to store for later use.

    Refrigerate up to a week. Serve & enjoy when ready!

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      Chipotle Chicken Wings with Homemade Chipotle Sauce

      Crispy Chipotle Chicken wings smothered in homemade Chipotle sauce is D\delicious tasty and good to the last bite. This affordable and easy to make selection is perfect on any occasion.  Full of flavor, textures and at a budget price, this is perfect normal meal planning. Quick and tasty this recipe will drive everyone in the house to the table at neck break speed. Fall off the bone tender delicious chicken wings the entire family will enjoy. I enjoyed this recipe and recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

      Watch the video and follow the instructions below to have these southwestern chicken wings ready to eat today. Like and share this or any of my recipes you find interesting from my growing catalogue of menu selections. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all the latest eatfoodlicious publications. Smooth sauce that packs a subtle heat add rich flavor to tender juicy wings, hope you enjoy! Thanks for visiting and see you again soon.

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      Clean and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Place wings in a bowl. Coat the wings with oil. Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix until the poultry is well coated. Marinate for 30 minutes.

      Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F.  Transfer the wings to a baking sheet or air fryer basket (be sure to space them apart).

      Oven: cook for 30 minutes then, flip/turn the wings & finish cooking for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Air Fry:  cook for 22-24 minutes (make sure to flip half way, 11-12 minutes per-side) or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. 

      Sauce : Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend for 60-75 seconds or until smooth. Season with salt to your preference.

      Chipotle Chicken Wings are succulent and crispy with just the right kick of southwestern heat.

      Serve & Enjoy!

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      Chipotle Chicken Wings w/Homemade Chipotle Sauce

      Chipotle Chicken Wings are succulent and crispy with just the right kick of southwestern heat.
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      Prep Time 5 minutes
      Cook Time 50 minutes
      Total Time 55 minutes
      Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
      Cuisine American, Mexican
      Servings 4
      Calories

      Ingredients
        

      • 2 lbs chicken wings
      • 2 tbsp olive, canola, vegetable or peanut oil
      • 2 tsp ground chipotle chile pepper
      • 2 tsp ground cumin
      • 1 tsp salt
      • 1 tsp onion powder
      • 1 tsp garlic powder
      • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
      • 1 tsp spanish paprika
      • ½ tsp black pepper

      Chipotle Ranch Sauce

      • ½ cup mayonnaise full fat
      • ½ cup sour cream full fat
      • ¼ cup buttermilk
      • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
      • 2 tbsp lime juice
      • 1 tsp onion powder
      • 1 tsp garlic powder
      • 1 tsp dried parsley
      • ½ tsp dried dill
      • ½ tsp salt
      • ¼ tsp pepper
      • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce more if you like it spicy

      Instructions
       

      • Clean and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Place wings in a bowl.
      • Coat the wings with oil. Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix until the poultry is well coated. Marinate for 30 minutes.
      • Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F.
      • Transfer the wings to a baking sheet or air fryer basket (be sure to space them apart).
      • Oven: cook for 30 minutes then, flip/turn the wings & finish cooking for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. 
        Air Fry:  cook for 22-24 minutes (make sure to flip half way, 11-12 minutes per-side) or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. 

      Sauce

      • Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend for 60-75 seconds or until smooth. Season with salt to your preference.

      Serve with sauce. ENJOY!

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        Pepper Jack Queso

        Smooth creamy and delicious Pepper Jack Quest is good to the last bite. Simple recipe for making restaurant quality dip made from scratch. Best served warm this dip is a comforting addition to any snack or nacho salad. Everyone will be devouring this tasty rich dip as fast as they can once this conversation starter hits the table. We love to snack and dip and this homemade recipe is excellent with a range of chips, tacos, tortillias burritos or even salad. I enjoyed this recipe and recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

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        Shred pepper jack cheese. Place it in a bowl. Add cornstarch and gently toss/mix together. Set aside. FOR THINER SAUCE USE ONLY 1 ½ TSP OF CORNSTARCH.

        In a sauce pan: turn up the heat to medium.

        Add butter and wait until it melts.

        Add onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 

        Pour the milk, salt, pepper, cumin and whisk. 

        Repeat these increments: add ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese and mix until melted. Continue with this step until all the cheese is gone. Do not add all the cheese at once or it will clumpy and not smooth. Add fire roasted green chiles and mix. Season with salt if needed. Turn down the heat to low and cook for 5-8 minutes (make sure to stir frequently). 

        Garnish with chopped cilantros, chopped tomatoes, and pickled jalapeños.

        Serve with warm tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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        Pepper Jack Queso

        Smooth Pepper Jack Queso is addictive and delicious.
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        Prep Time 5 minutes
        Cook Time 15 minutes
        Total Time 20 minutes
        Course Appetizer, Dip
        Cuisine Mexican
        Servings 2 cups
        Calories

        Ingredients
          

        • 12 oz evaporated milk
        • 8 oz pepper jack Cabot brand
        • ½ cup onion finely chopped
        • 1 tbsp butter
        • 1 tbsp cornstarch
        • ½ tsp ground cumin
        • ½ tsp pepper
        • ¼ tsp salt
        • 2 garlic cloves minced
        • 4 oz fire roasted green chilies

        Instructions
         

        • Shred pepper jack cheese. Place it in a bowl. Add cornstarch and gently toss/mix together. Set aside. FOR THINER SAUCE USE ONLY 1 ½ TSP OF CORNSTARCH.
        • In a sauce pan: turn up the heat to medium. Add butter and wait until it melts. Add onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
        • Pour the milk, salt, pepper, cumin and whisk. 
        • Repeat these increments: add ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese and mix until melted. Continue with this step until all the cheese is gone. Do not add all the cheese at once or it will clumpy and not smooth.
        • Add fire roasted green chiles and mix. Season with salt if needed.
        • Turn down the heat to low and cook for 5-8 minutes (make sure to stir frequently). 

        Garnish with chopped cilantros, chopped tomatoes, and pickled jalapeños. Serve with warm tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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          Lemongrass Chicken Wings

          Sweet asian style Lemongrass Chicken Wings are fall of the bone tender with awesome crispy skin. Delicious tasty and good to the last bit, these wings never last long. This affordable and easy to make selection for hanging out or a tailgate party. Full of sweet tangy flavor, this recipe is a nice alternative to the Chicken Wing home menu. Easy to make and beginner friendly, everyone in the home will enjoy this Vietnamese spin on a Chicken Wing recipe. I recommend using a local Honey for the sauce. My family really enjoys this recipe and I recommend you try this at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

          Watch the video and follow the instructions below to have a batch of these succulent Lemongrass Chicken Wings on your table today. Like and share this or any of my recipes you find interesting from my growing catalogue of menu selections. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all the latest eatfoodlicious publications.  I love to add a freshly sliced Thai Pepper fro presentation but it also makes for some nice heat to a delicious chicken wing. Thanks for visiting and see you again soon.

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          Clean and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Slit both sides of the wings. Place wings in a bowl.

          In a food processor or blender: add lemongrass, shallot, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, pepper & brown sugar.

          Blend until smooth. 

          Add marinate sauce to the wings. Mix well and cover with saran/plastic wrap.

          Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Turn and toss the wings at least once.