To those who know me, this is not a secret: I don't cook. It isn't that I won't or I can't. I'm just not very good at it. I am not like my father; he can look around inside the refrigerator and visualize the creation of a meal. I can barely visualize condensed soup. But one thing I can do is follow a recipe. Don't laugh--there are many people who can't even do that.
Thanksgiving is the one time of the year that I like to cook something a bit unusual. Oh, we love the traditional turkey dinner at our house, but we also love to try one or two new dishes each year to make it exciting. Usually they turn out somewhere between OK and WOW!
I did not create these Southwest recipes. These recipes are the creations of some local cooks and chefs who have been kind enough to share.
My Rating System: I have rated each Southwest recipe in this feature by how easy it looks to make. That includes finding the ingredients, understanding the instructions, and preparation. The scale is from one to four, one being the easiest looking recipe and four being pretty complicated. Remember, I haven't made these recipes; I'm hoping that you do and let me know how they were. So let's get started!
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry From Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking School
How Easy Does This Southwest Recipe Look: 2
I suppose if you have parchment paper on hand, then you'll also have a rolling pin. If not, both can be found at just about every grocery store in town. This looks like a recipe that the kids would enjoy helping create. I love brie, and I can certainly imagine my Thanksgiving guests crowding around this appetizer.
Artichoke Garlic Bread From G.D. Thurman
How Easy Does This Southwest Recipe Look: 1
I know bread is usually a side dish, but this looked like it would make a wonderful appetizer to me. All the ingredients are easy to find, and you don't need any complicated kitchenware to accomplish the feat.
Layered Three Cheese Nachos From Michelle Cano in Phoenix.
How Easy Does This Southwest Recipe Look: 1
Break out the tortilla chips and give your guests something to rave about while they are watching football or waiting for the main course.
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