Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

This recipe is a treasure.  It has so many applications you will find yourself using it over and over again.  Once the salad is made it can be stuffed in miniature cream puffs for appetizers, spread on croissants for a delicious lunch, stuffed in a toasted pita with some sprouts for another refreshing sandwich idea. …

Jeff’s Blue Cheese Dressing

Quick , easy, and very good.  Jeff uses this primarily when making a wedge salad, but it can be used anytime we want a blue cheese dressing.

7 Layer Salad

This salad is a McGowan favorite.  It’s one of Jeff’s specialties.  It is a must at Thanksgiving dinner!  The make -a-head feature is as appealing as the taste.  A real winner!!!!!

Parmesan-Crusted Crab Cake Bites with Aioli Sauce

These delicious morsels are easy to make and with no last minute fuss,  they will become a party favorite for you and your guests.  Plan on about 2 cakes a person when serving with other appetizers. Print Recipe Parmesan-Crusted Crab Cake Bites with Aioli Sauce Prep Time 1 hour Cook Time 25 minutes Servings cakes…

New Potatoes with Creamy Artichoke Salsa

This is a sure fire hit on any appetizer table. Scooped out new potatoes mounded with a cheesy tomato and marinated artichoke filling look terrific and taste spectacular. The filled potatoes may be refrigerated, covered, overnight and baked  just before serving.  I love  this do-ahead feature. Print Recipe New Potatoes with Creamy Artichoke Salsa Prep Time 30…

Luncheon Salad with Mango Chutney and Curry Dressing

This salad was a real show stopper in the early 2000’s.  It was on every Country Club menu and ladies luncheon list in the country.  It kind of wore itself out, I guess, but it is very good and worth a revival every once in awhile.   It’s another entrée salad that just needs  a crunchy…

Shrimp or Crab Louie

This is such a refreshing salad.  It is a full meal deal .  For lunch or dinner you just need to serve with a crunchy roll and you’ve got a winner! Print Recipe Shrimp or Crab Louie Prep Time 30 minutes Servings Ingredients 1 head iceberg lettuce you will not use all of it1 cup…

Spinach Dip for Bread Bowl

I know you can find this recipe on the back of the package now, but when my mother first started using it you needed the recipe.  Now if they  ever quit publishing it we have it.  This bread bowl seems to come and go at appetizer parties but it is making a revival right now…

Hot Artichoke Dip

A real party standard.  Never seems to get old. Print Recipe Hot Artichoke Dip Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings Ingredients 16 ounces canned artichoke hearts drained and chopped (not pickled)1 cup Parmesan cheese1 cup mayonnaise1 8 ounce container chopped green chiliesCorn Chips for dipping Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 30…

Pan-Fried Onion Dip

This recipe came to Jeff’s house for a Seahawks party!  Delicious! Great dip for vegetables or chips:) Print Recipe Pan-Fried Onion Dip Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings cups Ingredients 2 large yellow onions4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 ounces cream cheese room temperature1/2…

Crunchy Vegetable Salad

This salad is tasty and never wilts which makes it a perfect candidate for potlucks, make ahead for a party, or a meal you are taking to a sick friend. Print Recipe Crunchy Vegetable Salad Prep Time 30 Servings Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli cut in bite size pieces1 head cauliflower cut in bite size peices1…

Fish Tacos

This recipe may seem pretty involved. All steps are easy to put together. Many can be done ahead of time so your actual meal prep should be pretty simple. Some recipes are just worth the effort and if you want to eat and serve authentic California fish tacos you’ve come to the right place. Print…