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!

MALAYSIAN FISH BALLS by Linda Tay Esposito

Bouncy meatballs! My good aunt, Shirley, shared this recipe with me - her secret ingredient is to add the egg (you must stir in in one directions, she says) to make the fish ball puff up during frying. The skin then collapses to a chewy bite, while the meat inside remains bouncy. Very few people really make this at home anymore…

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.

Homemade Self-Rising Flour by myra byanka

Some cookbooks, particularly southern ones, list self-rising flour as an ingredient. Make up a batch of your own and keep it on hand.

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

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