Any cheese makes an easy treat
Here’s a quick snack to make for your Super Bowl or Oscar party. Nathan Feldmiller, the chef/owner of Café Europa, says old-fashioned pimento spread on bread is a tasty, inexpensive snack when friends come over.
Chow down on local flavor
Duane Daugherty of Mr. Doggity’s Foods spices up the classic, cereal-based snack mix with loads of local flavor. Prepare this savory blend for a Super Bowl party or any gathering. Savory Addictions and Olive Tree are local companies — substitute alternate brands as desired.
Curl up with a warm dessert
Bread pudding is an easy, delicious way to use up dry or stale bread. This version from chef Ruben Rosales, served with creme anglaise, makes a warm dessert to ease the chill of a winter’s night.
Bramble on with lemon, blackberries and gin
“Ford’s Bramble Tonic refers to a bramble, which was a gin-based cocktail with lemon and blackberry liquor,” Brock Schulte says. “It also refers to President Gerald Ford’s drink of choice, the classic gin and tonic.”
Last Bite | Grill Side Barbeque Dip is a triple threat
Move over, spinach-artichoke dip. This dip contains an almost irresistible savory combination of bacon, cheese and barbecue sauce that easily earns its place on the table for parties or snacking.
Last Bite | Lone Star comfort food
“This recipe is great for a cold winter night,” said Lee Ann Dowell, a chef at Lakeview Village, a retirement housing complex in Lenexa. “It also makes a lot, so you can halve the recipe if necessary.”
