Like a little black dress, these appetizers are timeless favorites at cocktail hour. Show them off on a platter or keep them at a low simmer in a slow cooker.
An easy vegetarian version of tortilla soup. I'm writing it here in its basic, mild form, but you can turn up the heat by adding tabasco, using a hot enchilada sauce, or throwing in some diced jalapeno or chipotle.
Ramen is not just for college students anymore. These crispy noodles have moved to the potluck circuit with an East-West mix of sweet-tangy crunch. Definitely an A-plus.
You think they won't eat vegetables...think again. This hearty and satisfying dish features a colorful vegetable combination stirred into a savory cream sauce, topped with Swiss cheese and fried onion rings. It's delicious!
Is it just us, or does shrimp make any experience way more special? Lemon zest and asparagus up the ante for a smart and refreshingly tasty take on pasta salad.
They may look as cute as holiday chocolates, but these mini cheese balls are made for those of us who love a little cayenne and sharp Cheddar on our party plate.
From Emeril's New New Orleans Cooking. This is a fairly basic seasoniong mix. If you want hotter, decrease the paprika and increase the cayenne. I wouldn't mess with the black pepper amount, however, since that will change the texture and color of the mix.
