Buffalo chicken dip is the one appetizer that never makes it to the end of the party. Five ingredients, a slow cooker, and about an hour — that's it. Here's the exact recipe I've made a dozen times. [Read more...]

No-cook corn and black bean salsa with avocado — drain a few cans, chop an onion and some cilantro, fold in avocado right before serving. The bowl always comes home empty. [Read more...]

Cold crab dip made with cream cheese, mayo, and buttermilk — tastes exactly like the version from the deli counter. Mix in 10 minutes, refrigerate overnight, serve with crackers. The 24-hour wait is what makes all the difference. [Read more...]

Texas-caviar-style corn and black bean salsa — no avocado, no cooking, done in 10 minutes. Make it hours ahead and it only gets better. Bring it to any potluck and the bowl comes home empty. [Read more...]

Warm baked bean dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning, and cheddar — baked in a pie plate until bubbly. Five minutes to mix, 25 minutes in the oven. The dip that always comes home empty. [Read more...]