These easy pigs in a blanket use store-bought biscuit dough, 1-inch hot dog pieces, everything bagel seasoning, and extra toasted sesame seeds for a golden, puffy party snack. Served with a tangy Dijon, grainy mustard, and horseradish dipping sauce, they’re perfect for leftover hot dogs, game day, or holiday weekends.
Tag: Appetizer
Crispy Chive Risotto Cakes with Fontina: An Ina Garten Favorite Revisited
Ina Garten’s Chive Risotto Cakes are a crispy, cheesy make-ahead appetizer made with Arborio rice, yogurt, eggs, chives, fontina, and panko. After chilling, the mixture is shaped into patties and pan-fried until golden, creating a crunchy exterior and gooey center that still earns its best-of status.
The Best Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs for Easter or Brunch
These smoked salmon deviled eggs are a creamy, elevated twist on the classic, made with mayo, sour cream, and cream cheese. Finished with chives, lemon, and optional tobiko, they’re perfect for Easter, brunch, or entertaining. Includes foolproof tips for easy-peel hard-boiled eggs and make-ahead prep.
A Better Onion Dip: Ina Garten’s Pan-Fried Classic
Ina Garten’s Pan-Fried Onion Dip is everything a great party dip should be: creamy, savory, and packed with slow-cooked onion flavor. Caramelized onions are folded into sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise for a rich, nostalgic dip that pairs perfectly with a sturdy kettle-style chip.
My favorite Ina recipe for Beyonce’s Homecoming (or Super Bowl)
Rumor has it there’s an important foosball game this weekend! Which means it’s time for our annual viewing of Beyoncé’s Homecoming! And Ina has you covered in the food department!
Ina Garten’s Roasted Shrimp Cocktail: A Low-Effort, High-Reward Classic
This roasted shrimp cocktail is Ina’s take on a nostalgic holiday classic. Roasting the shrimp makes them plump, juicy, and deeply flavorful, while a zippy, old-school cocktail sauce keeps things familiar. Low effort, high reward – perfect for New Year’s Eve.
Spicy (Enough) Arancini: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Appetizer
These Spicy (Enough) Arancini are everything you want in a party appetizer: creamy risotto inside, crisp and golden outside, with just enough heat from Calabrian chile paste. Made for cookbook club and perfect for New Year’s Eve, they’re rich, crunchy perfection.
Calvin Eng’s Piggies in Scallion Milk Bread Blanket
This Memorial Day, upgrade your pigs in a blanket with Calvin Eng’s scallion milk bread version. Fluffy, golden, and brushed with egg wash, they’re baked to perfection and paired with a spicy-sweet hot honey mustard made with Chinese powdered mustard. A tasty twist on a beloved party snack – truly next-level.