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Types of Dips | Common Base Ingredients Dips are most often prepared with a mixture of ingredients that complement other foods including raw vegetables, chips, crackers, or toast, which are dipped into the mixture; hence the name, dip.

Dough Toes Hideous! They're short and stubby, crusty and disgusting - they're dough toes! Ingredients: Makes about 64 unmanicured toes 1 (11 oz.

The role your appetizers play in your party plan determines the amount you will need to prepare. The following is a general guideline for a wine and cheese party, cocktail party or impromptu gathering.

Make this a Red, White, and Blue summer with some of these ideas to add color to your celebration. Whether you are celebrating Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or welcoming our troops home, you will find these suggestions will add just the right touch to you special occasion.

Looking for appetizer recipes to start your festivities? Whether you are looking for dip recipes, party mix recipes, chicken wing recipes, or just something different for your celebration, we can help you find just the right appetizer to get your party going.

You will need a round loaf of bread, such as Rye or Sour Dough. Keep in mind that a bread that is too soft will absorb the dip quickly and will become soggy. Slice off the top 1"-2" of the bread.

From fresh salads to sautéed side dishes, spinach makes a nutritious addition to any meal and cooking spinach is easy to do. Look for creative ways to use this leafy green vegetable in pasta, soup, casserole or other main dishes.

Brain Teaser SICK!! You've heard the saying "pick somebody's brain" . . .now it's your turn to do it. Ingredients: Makes 1 numb noggin' 1 head cauliflower - the brain 2 C.

Stuffed Mushrooms Slice off the stem of a whole, clean, mushroom. With a small teaspoon (1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon), or small melon baller, scoop out the inside of the mushroom. Fill with prepared stuffing or favorite dip.

Slice off the top of the tomato. With a small teaspoon (1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon), or small melon baller, scoop out the inside of the tomato. Fill with prepared stuffing or favorite dip.

Cooking Whole Artichokes | Roasting Baby Artichokes Artichokes Artichokes Baby Artichokes Artichokes take a little effort when it comes to preparation and cooking but yield a mild, nutty flavor that compliments a variety of foods.

Gnarly Fingers finger-lickin' good Fragile fingernails and gnarled knuckles - what could be better? Ingredients: Makes 30-40 twisted fingers 2 - 3 tbsp.

  Cheeses of Mexico and the Caribbean: Queso to Requeson Queso Queso is the Spanish word for cheese. In the United States, the word is commonly used as a name for a type of Mexican cheese dip, as well as for numerous varieties of Mexican cheese.

  England | Spain | Greece | Other Countries and Regions   England Worcestershire Sauce A popular condiment that has a savory flavor and is used to season a wide variety of dishes.

This helpful video shows you some easy ways to cut calories and maintain a more healthful diet during the 4th of July holiday. In a holiday filled with backyard cookouts and barbecues, these dietary tips help you to make the proper food choices without sacrificing the foods that you crave during the height of summertime fun.

Chocolate covered strawberries are perfect for serving on many special occasions. Whether you serve them for someone special on Valentine's Day, on a Wedding buffet table, or at a special luncheon, they are bound to catch everyone's eye.

Wash tomatoes under cold running water. Core tomatoes by removing the stem with a paring knife. Do not remove the skin. Slice into 1/2 inch slices. What you need: - Flour- 1 Stick of real butter- Plump, ripe tomatoes- Salt and Pepper, optional- Additional seasonings as desired- Mayo and/or ranch dressing, optional Distribute slices of butter in frying pan.

Broccoli A vegetable consisting of dark green clusters of buds, known as florets, which grow on branching arms that connect to a thick leafy stalk. Broccoli is harvested before the buds begin to blossom.

What you need: Cranberries or your choice of hard fruit (i.e.: grapes) water a 4 cup ring mold Fill 4 cup ring mold with ¾ of an inch of water, freeze. Arrange fresh cranberries on ice.

Begin by cutting a circle around the stem of the pepper. Carefully pull out the stem and ribs. Remove the remaining ribs by scraping with a spoon. Wash the pepper in cold running water to remove any remaining seeds.