By Uncle Steve

This bean dip is the perfect appetizer or side dish for any get together or party. My Uncle Steve whipped up this dip for our 4th of July party, and once I took a bite, I knew I had to make it again. Though extremely simple, the dish doesn’t lack in flavor–the habanero salsa gives it just the right amount of kick.

My uncle is always coming up with new and inventive recipes, which we get to enjoy when he visits us here in California from Ohio. I was sad to see him, my aunt and cousin leave last week, but we all had such a great time together, from shopping to laying out to BBQing, etc. Keep an eye out for more of my Uncle Steve’s recipes!

Thanks for holding the tortilla in the photo, mom. ;)

continue reading ››

Corn on the cob was my archenemy in middle school. As many people know, eating corn with braces doesn’t bode well. Therefore, my mom being the lovely mother she was (and is), always sliced it off of the cob for me. But alas, I eventually got my braces off and the eating process became much easier.

Though I love classic-style corn on the cob with salt and butter, this honey-ancho chile butter really spices things up. It’s sweet with a pleasant kick from the chile powder. This corn is a great side dish for any summer meal.

continue reading ››