December 16, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Southwestern / Mexican, Vegetarian.

Roasted Red Pepper and Chipotle Bean Dip:   Adapted from a recipe by Bobby Flay Ingredients:   2 red bell peppers, roasted-peeled-seeded-chopped 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed 4 garlic cloves, minced (never use a garlic press!!) 2 TBSP chipotle puree (to make puree: blend 1 chipotle pepper and adobo sauce in processor) 3 TBSP red wine vinegar Honey to taste (about 1 TBSP) 1 tsp ancho powder Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper...

December 6, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Christmas, Cocktails, Comfort Food.

Beer and Swiss-Cheddar Fondue Ingredients:   1 TBSP – unsalted butter 1/2 small yellow sweet onion 2 large cloves garlic, minced 3/4 lb Emmentaler cheese, coarsely grated 1/2 lb extra-sharp white Cheddar, coarsely grated 1/4 lb Gruyere, coarsely grated 2 TBS cornstarch 1 tsp dry mustard 12 oz. of lager-style beer 3 TBSP Amontillado Sherry Sea salt and pepper Step 1: Melt the butter in a medium-sized sauce pan over...