Salsa Taquera by myra byanka

This fresh, somewhat hot salsa is great as a dip for chips, and for eggs and tortilla dishes.

Easy Margaritas for a Large Group by myra byanka

Tasty Maragaritas in less than 30 seconds, which leaves you more time to spend with your guests.

Homemade Cornbread by Chef Chuck

Delicious with any meal!

Holiday Pomegranate Martini by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Move over Cosmopolitan…The Pomegranate Martini is all the rage. This sexy ruby cocktail is loaded with antioxidants and full of flavor thanks to the fresh pomegranate juice. I love to drink pomegranate juice daily, adding it to iced green tea, so it makes sense to enjoy it in a pretty martini. It’s fruity, tart and not too sweet.…

Comeback Dressing for Salads, Sandwiches, and Seafood by myra byanka

Best with iceberg, red, butter, and green lettuces, or spring mix. Definitely calls for tomates, cucumbers, maybe red onions. Also, it's a sandwich spread for Reubens or burgers, and with the addition of horseradish, can be used for shellfish.

Pepperoni Pizza Dip by myra byanka

A dip that pizza lovers will love. Serve with breadsticks, baguette pieces, or one of the new pita chips, or other fun crackers on the market. This appetizer recipe easily doubles, triples, etc.

Homemade Smoked Sazon (Seasoning) by myra byanka

Don't buy Goya. Make your own dry sazon for Latin American cooking. This recipe contains no msg, is super easy to make, and is used to prepare meats, poultry, beans, soups, stews, etc. Annato powder (achiote) adds a beautiful color to dishes, such as rice.

Chicken and leek pie by Lemon Squeezy

A warming, comforting dish

Crockpot Pulled Pork for Tortilla Dishes and Tamales by myra byanka

This is a filling recipe to use in making tacos, enchiladas, chalupas, other tortilla dishes, and tamales.

Easy Tex-Mex Refried Bean Dip by myra byanka

Inexpensive, easy prep recipe that guests will love. I sometimes use this recipe to make quesadillas, too.

Crab Cakes by Ryan Fillhardt

Refrigerator Pickles by Chef Smith

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip by Amos Miller

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up, watching movies or a sporting event. It comes together quickly and is ready to enjoy with your favorite chips. I like it as a side with Chicken Enchiladas Suizas.

Tzatziki (Yogurt Cucumber Dip) by Salad Foodie

Refreshing appetizer dip with pita or flat bread, veggies or crackers. Or use as a sauce for gyros or Greek tacos. I have also tried this on grilled salmon and it is delish!

Tuscan Mashed chickpeas by Chez la mere

Grill some bread prior to serving