Author: Lee Hersh

black bean salsa recipe Make a giant batch of Black Bean Salsa in minutes – it’s fresh, delicious, perfect for parties, and addictive! I have fond, nostalgic feelings for Black Bean Salsa. Though my culinary journey started with a Black Bean Salsa recipe on a Bush’s can, it’s evolved alongside me, and our salsa friendship remains strong. I’ve made this Black Bean Salsa for countless parties, and it’s always a recipe request! Black Bean Salsa’s beauty lies in its versatility – fresh, canned, or a mix of both, it’s always delicious! While black beans are my go-to, this salsa is…

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homemade taco seasoning recipe Ditch the store-bought packets and whip up this tastier, budget-friendly Homemade Taco Seasoning in a flash with common spices! Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe (2 tablespoons per pound for ground beef) elevates not just my tacos, but also Dorito Taco Salad, Healthy Turkey Tacos, classic Taco Dip, and my favorite Taco Soup! While store-bought taco seasoning is convenient, making a giant batch at home is even easier and cheaper, keeping you stocked for both classic and creative uses! More importantly, it tastes GREAT. This homemade Taco Seasoning mix combines common pantry staples like chili powder, cumin, paprika,…

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Knorr Spinach Dip Even better than you remember, this classic Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe is cold, creamy, and easy to make – the perfect version you know and love! When was the last time you had Knorr Spinach Dip? If you were me, this dip would evoke memories of a birthday party in Wisconsin about 10 years ago, where your aunt brought it and you briefly contemplated hiding with the entire bowl to devour it all by yourself. Knorr takes the crown for best packet dip mix – it’s the only one that even makes it onto my shopping list.…

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spinach and artichoke dip recipe Ditch the restaurant dip! Whip up this insanely cheesy, gooey Spinach and Artichoke Dip at home – it’s ten times better baked hot and bubbly in your kitchen, perfect for scooping up with crispy bread, tortilla chips, or even a spoon! What’s in Spinach and Artichoke Dip? Craving cheesy perfection? Look no further than this 6-ingredient dream: cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, marinated artichoke hearts (details coming up!), frozen or fresh spinach (your choice!), and melty mozzarella cheese! What type of artichokes do I use? Dive into cheesy perfection with just 6 ingredients: cream cheese,…

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Seven Layer Salad Recipe A classic Midwestern party favorite, this easy Seven Layer Salad recipe is perfect for making ahead – you can even whip it up the night before! There are as many recipes for Seven Layer Salad as there are cooks. Sticking with my childhood favorite, Mom’s quick and easy Seven Layer Salad recipe can even be made the night before – how often can you find a salad that convenient? This Seven Layer Salad is so good, it graduated from my “party” menu to my “any day of the week” spread – packed with veggies but still loaded…

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms While insanely addictive Crab Stuffed Mushrooms boast a rich, cheesy filling so good you’ll want to eat it by itself, they’re even better when baked hot and bubbly! Scroll down for an easy video tutorial. Confessing my love like people do for raw cookie dough, I devour Crab Stuffed Mushroom filling: cold, unbaked, and insanely addictive! Baked to golden, bubbly perfection within a mushroom cap, these Crab Stuffed Mushrooms will have true mushroom lovers swooning (and me, forgetting all about the unbaked filling)! Is it OK to wash mushrooms? America’s Test Kitchen approves of quickly rinsing and spinning…

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