Is there anything better than Spinach & Artichoke Dip? I’m drawing a complete blank. Seriously. My friends and I used to be obsessed with the idea of trying all the SpinDips in Boston until we could narrow down our favorites. Maybe one day I’ll share… But, one of our favorites was from Flann O’Brien’s in…
Category: Appetizers
Vic’s Tricks To…Baked Clams
I freakin’ love seafood. In all forms. Fish, shellfish, cooked, raw. Anyway you got it, I’ll have it. But, one of my absolute favorite things in the worlddddd are baked littleneck clams. I mean breadcrumbs and parmesan and herbs and butter??? Sign me up. And the best part…they are SO simple and easy to make….
Vic’s Tricks To…Air Fryer Cauliflower w/ Fancy Sauce
I love snacks. And this Air Fryer Cauliflower. Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good, well-rounded meal (shoutout to dinner). But, sometimes you just need a little snack. The issue is, most snacks out there are just crap. Yes sure chips and candy and cheese and crackers are freakin’ delicious. But, not so…
Vic’s Tricks To…Cheese Tortilla Quesadilla
I think I may have just discovered the greatest thing ever. CHEESE TORTILLA QUESADILLA! A quesadilla…with a cheese tortilla. I’ve been messing around with a keto diet and it’s been sooooo fun to experiment with all these new recipes! For those of you who don’t know, keto is focused on low carb and high fat…
Vic’s Tricks To…Zucchini Parmesan Fries
I’m obsessed with French Fries. And these Zucchini Parmesan Fries keep me coming back for more! Seriously, probably my favorite food, but hands-down best side there is. I really love all potatoes. Mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, scalloped potatoes, tater tots, even freakin gnocchi! But, if I want to prevent myself from looking like a potato,…
Vic’s Tricks To…Chorizo Mussels
Chorizo + Mussels = Happiness I mean sausage is life: Italian. Breakfast. Brats. and especially….Chorizo. It’s got that spicy deliciousness I look for in a nice sausage. And it just so happens to pair wonderfully with one of my favorite seafood…Mussels! I love mussels because they’re always in a delicious sauce and if done properly,…
Vic’s Tricks To…Garlic Bread Pinwheels
In the next edition of the canned pizza dough chronicles…GARLIC BREAD PINWHEELS I don’t think there is anyone in this world who doesn’t like garlic bread. Seriously, if you don’t…who hurt you? I made up these garlic bread pinwheels one day when I had bought canned pizza dough for something, but didn’t end up using…
Vic’s Tricks To…Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings
These are the most perfect oven baked crispy chicken wings ever. I do enjoy all wings in general, but oh man, there’s nothing like a nice hot and spicy buffalo wing. Nothing. Like. It. So, over the years I’ve worked hard to truly perfect the art of the chicken wing. SIDE NOTE: I am SUPER…
Vic’s Tricks To…Oven-Baked Deviled Eggs
Oven baked deviled eggs are the perfect addition to your next party! If you’re like me, you loveeee a nice spicy tangy deviled egg. Now if you’ve never made them before well you’re in luck because: 1) I’m about to tell you how and 2) they are SO EASY! — First, you’ll need to hard…
Vic’s Tricks To…Healthy Mini Pepper Nachos
Those who know me know I’m all about eating clean and healthy… OK, so maybe not exactly… but I try to be healthy when I can. OK! Jeez. But I gotta say, I have a huge weakness for NACHOS. With chili or spicy ground beef and cheese alllllllll over me…I mean it…I mean what? Anyway,…