Steak Queso Dip

Appetizers Beef Dips

Steak Queso Dip

fairy 07.05 Komentar

Steak Queso Dip is creamy, spicy, smooth, cheesy and fully loaded with tender bites of steak. This queso is better than anything they're serving at your favorite Mexican restaurant. We devoured this cheesy dip with tortilla chips the first time we made it and I couldn't resist making it again a few nights later and pouring it over nachos.

There is just enough heat in this Steak Queso Dip to keep you coming back for one more bite. If you like it extra hot, I recommend doubling up on the jalapeños.

This is a very hearty queso that can easily be a meal along with some chips on the side. Next time you're grilling, set aside an extra steak so that you can make this Steak Queso Dip. You will not regret it.

COOK'S NOTE: The recipe is made with simple white American cheese (not to be confused with another cheese product that is shelf stable). You should be able to find plain white American cheese in the deli at any grocery store.

I recommend grilling the steak to medium rare or medium. The more tender the steak, the better it will work in the queso.

Steak Queso Dip

recipe adapted from this one
Yield: 2 cups

(printable recipe)

1/2 pound sliced white American cheese, roughly torn or chopped into 1" pieces
2 tablespoons chopped green chiles, frozen or canned will work fine
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño slices, diced fine
1 tablespoon juice from the pickled jalapeños
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon cumin

8-12 ounces grilled steak, warm or room temperature

Combine the cheese, green chiles, jalapeños, jalapeño juice, milk, water, and cumin in a medium size glass bowl. Microwave for five minutes, pausing to stir after every minute. The dip will be very watery at first, but it will thicken as it finishes cooking.

While the dip is cooking, slice the steak as thinly as possible and then cut into bite-size pieces. Add the steak to the queso when it finishes cooking. Stir to combine and let rest 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with chips for dipping. Enjoy!

Here are some more warm dip recipes you might like:
Elote {Hot Mexican Corn Dip} by Barefeet In The Kitchen
Hot Bacon and Cheddar Dip by Spend with Pennies
Creamy Hot Reuben Party Dip by I Wash You Dry
Cheesy Sriracha Chicken Dip by Barefeet In The Kitchen
Hot Caprese Dip by Rachel Cooks
Black Bean Fiesta Dip by Aggie's Kitchen

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{No Bake} Berry Pretzel Dessert

Berries Desserts No-Bake

{No Bake} Berry Pretzel Dessert

fairy 03.30 Komentar

Crunchy pretzels and a creamy filling are topped with piles of strawberries and blueberries making this Berry Pretzel Dessert our favorite dessert for summer!

Several years ago, my aunt introduced me to the ever-popular Strawberry Pretzel Salad. (If you aren’t familiar with it, just google it and you’ll see it is well-known and well-loved.) I’d never even heard of it before and I fell in love with it from the very first bite. I think I may have eaten 3 servings that day, including choosing it over pie for dessert!

Strawberry Pretzel “Salad” isn’t a salad at all. It’s a layered dessert that starts with a pretzel crust, then a sweet cream cheese and cool whip layer, and it’s topped with a strawberry jello layer. It is absolutely delicious and no one can ever resist a slice of it.

This Berry Pretzel Dessert is my twist on that recipe. Made without cool whip or jello, this dessert is a much less sweet, but still completely irresistible cousin to the original. It starts with a pretzel crust that is layered with a lightly sweetened creamy filling. Topped with an abundance of fresh berries, I found myself going back for sliver after sliver all night long.

COOK'S NOTE: I loved the crumbling crust with bits of crunchy pretzels throughout, but if you prefer a more traditional crumb crust (that will also be more easily sliced) be sure to grind every bit of the pretzels into fine crumbs.

{No-Bake} Berry Pretzel Dessert

Yield: 9-12 servings

(printable recipe)

Crust Ingredients:

3 cups miniature pretzel twists

1/3 cup melted butter

1/4 cup light brown sugar

Filling Ingredients:

16 ounces cream cheese

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Topping Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Finely crush the pretzels in a food processor, blender, or with a rolling pin in a heavy zip-close bag. Place the crumbs in a medium-size mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and brown sugar and stir to combine. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 pan.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar. Beat until combined, about 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Pour over the crust and smooth with a spatula.

Top generously with berries. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Here are some more berry desserts you might like:

Berry Hand Pies by Saving Dessert

Blackberry Coconut Crisp by Barefeet In The Kitchen

White Chocolate Chip Berrylicious Cheesecake Dip by Carlsbad Cravings

No Bake Berry Almond Tart by Recipe Girl

Red White and Blue Berry Delight by 365 Days of Baking

Simple Berry Sauce by Barefeet In The Kitchen

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Weekly Meal Plan for June 27 - July 3

Weekly Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan for June 27 - July 3

fairy 03.30 Komentar

   10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes

including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!

Happy Saturday, my friends. We're in the midst of a major heatwave here in Phoenix, so in the spirit of keeping things nice and cool, I plan to eat mostly ice cream for most of my meals this weekend. (Feel free to join me in that plan, I’m a big fan of the #icecreameverydaydiet.) If you need a few new ice cream ideas, check out some of our favorite ice cream recipes.

Today's Little Things Newsletter should already be in your inbox. (Sign up here, if you aren't already getting my emails.) If you're on Snapchat, come say "hi" this week. I love connecting with you there.

This week's meal plan features recipes for Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, Balsamic Glazed Chicken, How To Grill The Perfect Ribeye Steak, Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger with Smoked Paprika Sauce, Cheddar Stuffed Apple Slaw Burgers, Beer and Sweet Honey BBQ Sauce Chicken Skewers, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, Orange Julius Smoothies, and Reese's Ice Cream Cake!

I hope that these recipes inspire you, as you answer the never-ending question, "What's for Dinner?" I would love to know if you try a new recipe this week!

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad - Barefeet in the Kitchen      
  Balsamic Glazed Chicken - The Cookie Rookie    
  Grilling the Perfect Ribeye Steak - Wishes and Dishes    
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger with Smoked Paprika Sauce - Foodie with Family      
 Kitchen Closed - Enjoy a night off!


  Cheddar Stuffed Apple Slaw Burgers - Girl Carnivore    
Beer and Sweet Honey BBQ Sauce Chicken Skewers - Diethood      
  Mediterranean Quinoa Salad - Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts  

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad - Yellow Bliss Road    
  Homemade Orange Julius Smoothies - Sweet C's  
  Reese's Ice Cream Cake - Lemons for Lulu    

This week's meal plan was brought you to by:

Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts| Barefeet in the Kitchen | Foodie with Family | 

Wishes and Dishes | Pass the Sushi | Lemons for Lulu | Sweet C's Designs | 

The Cookie Rookie | Yellow Bliss Road | Diethood

Pin this to your meal planning board for easy access all week long!    

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Balsamic and Basil Berry Salad

Berries Fruits Salads

Balsamic and Basil Berry Salad

fairy 03.30 Komentar

I simply can't get enough of all the fresh berries this summer! I've made this Balsamic and Basil Berry Salad at least twice a week for the past month. Fresh strawberries and blueberries are tossed in a very light balsamic vinaigrette and then sprinkled with fresh basil to make this light and summery fruit salad.

I like to make this salad right before serving it. However, any leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two. This salad is at its prettiest immediately after tossing it with the vinegar and oil. The berries will begin to soften after a few hours in the refrigerator. Still tasty, but not as nice for serving.

If I'm lucky enough to have any of this salad leftover, I like to toss it over plain yogurt with a little sprinkling of granola and call it breakfast or lunch. It's my favorite late night snack too. Honestly, I can't think of a meal that wouldn't be made more tasty with this salad on the table.

Balsamic Berry Salad is going to be making frequent appearances in my kitchen for as long as the berries are available.

COOK'S NOTE: The sugar in the recipe below is optional. Only add it if the berries aren't quite as sweet as you would like.

Balsamic and Basil Berry Salad
Yield: 6-8 servings
(printable recipe)

2 pounds fresh strawberries, quartered or cut bite-size
12 ounces fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons traditional or white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
(optional) 1 tablespoon white sugar
8 basil leaves, sliced very thin

Combine the strawberries and blueberries in a medium size bowl. Drizzle with balsamic and oil. Sprinkle with salt, and with sugar if desired. Stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil and toss once more. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour. Enjoy!

Here are some more berry recipes you might like:
Berry Quinoa Salad by Two Peas and Their Pod
Triple Berry Frozen Smoothie by In Katrina's Kitchen
Blueberries and Cream Ice Cream by Barefeet In The Kitchen
Slow Cooker Berry Crumble by Crazy for Crust
Mixed Berry and Basil Sangria by Foodie with Family
Chocolate Raspberry Brownies by Barefeet In The Kitchen
Grilled Chicken and Berry Salad by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Berry Bars by Texanerin
Berry Balsamic Chopped Salad by Taste and Tell

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BBQ Sundaes

Beans Pork

BBQ Sundaes

fairy 08.34 Komentar

Pulled pork, baked beans, and southern-style coleslaw are layered together to make these irresistible Barbecue Sundaes. While my husband was traveling a few years ago, he tried a barbecue sundae in a restaurant. He described the meal to me, and I couldn't even imagine it. I had to recreate it as soon as possible for myself.

Let me tell you that this meal is spectacular. I sighed after the first bite and I didn't stop taking bites (while standing at the kitchen counter!) until that jar was empty. I'm not even kidding you. I liked this meal so much, I made it again the very next night.

In the past two years, this has become a summer staple on our meal plan. My whole family (and every friend we've introduced to this combination) adores this meal. I typically pile the sundaes on paper plates for a super easy dinner night, but it thrills my kids any time I serve the sundaes in mason jars. Pretty foods always taste better, right?

COOK'S NOTES: I make these sundaes using the recipes I've linked to in the recipe below. You can use your favorite pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce recipes or use store-bought versions if you're looking for a shortcut meal. The sundaes can be layered in mason jars, or sundae cups, scooped into bowls, or piled on paper plates. However you make these barbecue sundaes, they are delicious.

BBQ Sundaes
Yield: 6 servings
(printable recipe)

1 lb hot Sweet and Tangy Pulled Pork
3 cups hot Baked Beans
1 recipe cold Memphis Coleslaw, about 4 cups worth
1 cup warm or room temperature Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce

In the dish of your choice, layer the beans, then the pork, drizzle with barbecue sauce, and then top with coleslaw. Serve with a fork and enjoy!

{originally posted 7/19/14 - photos and recipe notes updated 7/20/16}

Here are some summer side dish recipes you might like:
Easy Macaroni Salad by Center Cut Cook
Summer Black Bean and Corn Salad by Aggie's Kitchen
Creamy Summer Pasta Salad by Barefeet In The Kitchen
Broccoli Salad by Shugary Sweets
Tomato Herb Salad by Taste and Tell
Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad by Barefeet In The Kitchen
Easy Bacon Pea Salad by Foodie with Family

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Weekly Meal Plan for June 20 - 26

Weekly Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan for June 20 - 26

fairy 03.30 Komentar

10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes 

including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!

Welcome to the weekend, friends! This week's meal plan is filled with recipes for Creamy Tahini Noodles, One Pot Chicken Alfredo, Grilled Chicken Antipasto Salad, Bagel Burger with Dill Pickle Cream Cheese, Jack Daniels Grilled Steak, Citrus Grilled Chicken, Grilled Po Boy Potato Salad, Classic Italian Pasta Salad, Vanilla Cuba Libre, and Blackberry Coconut Crisp!

Today's Little Things Newsletter should already be in your inbox. (Here's the handy sign up link, if you aren't already getting my emails.) I can't wait to hear from you!

Scroll down to the bottom of this post for a peek into my trip to Fort Collins last month. I was able to spend some time with a few of the bloggers who create these recipes we share each week! We had an amazing weekend and I'm excited to share a glimpse of it with you.

I hope that these recipes inspire you, as you answer the never-ending question, "What's for Dinner?" I would love to know if you try a new recipe this week!

Creamy Tahini Noodles - Sweet C's      
  One Pot Chicken Alfredo - The Cookie Rookie    
  Grilled Chicken Antipasto Salad - Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts  
Bagel Burger with Dill Pickle Cream Cheese - Foodie with Family      
 Kitchen Closed - Enjoy a night off!


  Jack Daniels Grilled Steak - Diethood    
Citrus Grilled Chicken - Yellow Bliss Road      
  Grilled Po Boy Potato Salad - Lemons for Lulu  

  Classic Italian Pasta Salad - Wishes and Dishes    
  Vanilla Cuba Libre - Pass the Sushi  
  Blackberry Coconut Crisp - Barefeet in the Kitchen    

This week's meal plan was brought you to by:

Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts| Barefeet in the Kitchen | Foodie with Family | 
Wishes and Dishes | Pass the Sushi | Lemons for Lulu | Sweet C's Designs | 
The Cookie Rookie | Yellow Bliss Road | Diethood

A few weeks ago, I met up with several friends and fellow food bloggers in Fort Collins, CO. We had a great time getting to know each other, eating amazing food, laughing at everything, and learning from each other. You can peek into all of our fun over on Instagram or via #focobloggersleepver. (If you were already hanging out with me on Snapchat, you caught the sleepover live, and for that I refuse to be held responsible. There were too many awesome people making me laugh nonstop.)

We had a great time playing with the abundance of Gourmet Garden herbs and spices for our night spent cooking at home. Many thanks to Gourmet Gardens for sponsoring our sleepover. 

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