Category Archives: Spreads

Blackberry Chipotle Steak Sauce

When I think of a summer flavor I think of blackberries When I was growing up in Eastern Pennsylvania summers were long, fragrant, and full of freedom. Our neighborhood was relatively new and surrounded by farmland and woods in Bucks … Continue reading

4 Comments

Filed under Spreads

What’s In That? Ketchup, Catsup

Since it is almost Memorial Day and all I thought I would concentrate on one of the icons of Memorial Day cuisine for the What’s In That feature this week and focus on Catsup-Ketchup. Most ketchup that you buy in … Continue reading

9 Comments

Filed under Food Additives and Safety, Spreads, What's in That?

Balsamic and Black Pepper Figs on Croustades

Figs are absolutely wonderful. I was raised on  Fig Newtons and they were what I thought figs were…and in 1965 that was good enough. I could eat them by the case and never tire of the magic sweetness, and complex … Continue reading

6 Comments

Filed under Side Dish, Spreads

Philly Mexican Dip

A few weeks ago Philadelphia Cream Cheese asked me if I would be willing to try a recipe out of one of their cookbooks and let them know what I thought.  They offered to send me the coupons for the … Continue reading

5 Comments

Filed under Spreads

Buffalo Chicken Dip for Super Bowl Snacking

I have found that my kids eat chips and dip as well or better than they eat anything! If I can take food and make it look like a snack it is a win win situation. I hate to admit … Continue reading

2 Comments

Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Spreads