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Keep this basic Basil Pesto recipe from Food Network Kitchen in your arsenal and use it for topping pasta, fish, chicken, pizza and more.

Basil Pesto

basil leaves

garlic

pine nuts

extra-virgin olive oil, divided

salt and black pepper,

Pecorino cheese

How to Make Pesto | Fresh Basil Pesto

Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.

If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.

1/2 cup of olive oil is enough. You don’t need to add the extra as instructed at the end unless you like it really oily. 

Excellent! Added about a half cup spinach to counteract any bitterness.

Beauty of simplicity . Proportions are just right. 

Absolutely delicious sauce over fettuccine!<div>Can decrease the oil a bit. The kosher salt really adds to the taste.</div>

This recipe is really great. Seeing some of the other reviews I would like to offer a few suggestions. Always get a good quality olive oil. Unfiltered, Unheated Olive Oil. It's considered raw. It's ok to heat olive oil and won't loose it's taste or go bitter if it's quality. Also, it's important for it to be in a dark bottle so it doesn't go rancid. If Olive Oil is in a clear bottle, there is almost 100% chance that it's rancid. It's so worth it :)

This recipe is so easy, and it taste so good.  It's perfect with a baguette.

Can't wait to try it

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Frederic shares helpful tips for making and storing fresh basil pesto.

How to Make Basil Pesto

Smoked queso dip kicks regular cheese dip a big notch with tons of flavor. This recipe features a silky smooth cheese base, spicy jalapeno and sausage and delicious smoky flavor from cooking. 

Smoked Queso Dip

lb sausage

jalapeno (seeded & diced, optional)

onion

oz block Velveeta cheese (cubed)

tomatoes

tbsp minced garlic

Add all of the ingredients to a (disposable) 9x13&quot; aluminum pan.

Smoke at 250 degrees for 2 hours. Stir the queso 1/2 way through cooking.

Use pot holders to carefully remove the pan from the smoker.

Stir the dip a final time until everything&#039;s smooth and evenly combined.

Serve immediately, with chips for dipping.

This foolproof Best Basic Cheese Fondue Recipe is quick and easy to make with a handful of ingredients, with or without wine.

Best Basic Cheese Fondue Recipe

tbsp butter

cornstarch

Chardonnay

Kirsche (Kirschwasser)

oz Roth’s Grand Cru® (3 wedges-that have been shredded)

tsp dill (dry)

white peppercorns (black peppercorns black pepper)

nutmeg

banquette (sliced lengthwise and cubed)

In a medium saucepan, start by melting the butter on medium heat.

Add minced garlic and stir briefly.

Sprinkle in cornstarch.

Next, add your wine and Kirsch, stir well.

Follow with shredded cheese. Stir well.

As the cheese is melting, add dill, peppercorns and nutmeg.

Keep the cheese warm, not hot, by using a fondue pot, small crockpot or reheating the saucepan, periodically over low heat.

Serve with your favorite dipping ingredients, including bread, vegetables and meat. Enjoy!

Pretzel Bites with Cheese Dip are the perfect snack for tailgating. Soft, chewy and bite size with a golden crust, they're perfect for dunking into a rich cheese dip that can be customized 3-ways.

Pretzel Bites with Cheese Dip

water (lukewarm)

instant rise yeast ((1/4 ounce packet))

butter

brown sugar

salt

flour

baking soda

egg (beaten)

salt (for sprinkling)

milk

unsalted butter

Sharp Cheddar Cheese (grated)

salt + pepper

Cheese Dip (recipe above)

jalapeno (ribs & seeds removed, diced)

hot sauce

cayenne

Tablespoon mustard

horseradish

Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water. Whisk well until combined, about 1 minute. 

To a mixing bowl add the butter, brown sugar, salt, and yeast mixture. Stir until combined. Slowly add in 3 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time. Mix by hand or use mixer fitted with dough hook, until dough is thick. Add 3/4 cup more flour and stir. If dough is still sticky, add flour, and additional 1/4 cup at a time, until no longer sticky, and dough bounces back when poked with your finger.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 2 minutes and shape into a ball. Place in a large mixing bowl that has been lightly coated with nonstick spray. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. 

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil with the baking soda, preheat oven to 425 degrees, and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. 

Section dough into six equal parts and roll each section into long ropes. Then, cut into 1-1/2 inch bites.

Once water is boiling, drop 10 pretzel bites into water and boil 20 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto prepared baking sheets, making sure that pretzel bites do not touch. Repeat with remaining pretzel bites.

Brush beaten egg over each pretzel bite and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown, rotating the sheet pans once halfway through cooking.

Pretzel Bites

Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles form on the top.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in another saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

Add the warm milk to the flour butter mixture in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Cheese Dip

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Pretzel Bites with Cheese Dip are the perfect snack for tailgating. Soft, chewy and bite size with a golden crust, they’re perfect for dunking into a rich cheese dip that can be customized 3-ways.

Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce

<p>Delicious nut-free Vegan Cheese Sauce made with potatoes, carrots, and onion. It's smooth, creamy, low-fat, and healthy! Pour over veggies or use to make some incredible guilt-free nachos.</p>

Vegan Cheese Sauce (Nut-Free)

potatoes,

carrots, diced

nutritional yeast

lemon juice

garlic powder

onion powder

warm water

Boil the potatoes, carrots, and onion until soft &#8211; usually 15-20 minutes. Once they&#8217;re finished drain them and add to your blender. 

Place all the remaining ingredients in your blender and blend until the cheese dip is smooth and creamy. If it&#8217;s too thick you can add a little more water while you&#8217;re blending. You shouldn&#8217;t have to heat up on the stove as the veggies will still be hot.

Store leftovers in airtight container up to a week.

Thanks, Linda! And, I LOVE the sweet potato idea. Have a great day!!!

It's a good recipe but I agree to much smoky from paprika. I decide to add fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies . Probably not greatest canned addition but helped me handle taste.

Hi Shane, i was making enchildas and wanted something to take the place of cheese. Wasn’t sure how this sauce would work when baked inside a tortilla. Fabulous! Will definately make this again.

15yr old son approved. That means a great deal!

I just love this recipe! My favorite vegan cheese sauce and I’ve tried so many. Thank you!!!

I loved this sauce. I poured it on my asparagus , cauliflower, and tonight on whole wheat pasta. It's just me eating it so tomorrow it be on baked tortilla chips and beans for nachos.

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Crab artichoke dip is the classy AF dip that'll slay your party.

Crab Artichoke Dip

(8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened

mayonnaise

c. shredded Monterey Jack, divided

c. Parmesan

(14-oz.) can artichoke hearts,

garlic,

lump crabmeat

green onions, thinly sliced

Worcestershire sauce

Kosher salt

black pepper

tbsp. Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

baguette, sliced

olive oil

garlic clove, top sliced off

I used Old Bay seasoning in mine which helped. With some pepper jack cheese  And a dash of hot sauce.  It helps to use really good ingredients, full fat, not store brand.

Basic recipe. Used Cajun season and soaked the crab in soy. On top to melt..used a great feta cheese. Make it your own..unlimited possibilities.

This was really bland.  My company didn't even eat it.  Fortunately, I only cooked half of it and was able to salvage the other half with a small can of green chilies, a tsp. of tobasco sauce, 1/4 tsp. cayenne and some chopped tomatoes.  Ahhh ... much begtter.

Very easy to put together and a great successful appetizer. I will be making this again for a party and also Christmas Eve.

Needs lemon. Watch the salt as all the ingredients already have salt in them. I liked it better cold the next day.

Delicious and attractive.  I used a Royal Worcester baking dish, and counted it as one of the "Seven Fishes" on Christmas Eve.

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It's the classy dip that'll slay your party.

This Cheesy Crab Artichoke Dip Is Decadent AF

This Queso Recipe is the most delicious white cheese dip you will ever taste. Just like at your favorite Mexican restaurant, but made easy at home.

White Queso Dip Recipe

evaporated milk ((1 can))

mozzarella cheese (shredded)

jalapenos (chopped, or chopped green chiles)

chili powder (you could also use cumin if you prefer that taste)

red pepper flakes

cilantro

Heat evaporated milk over medium/high heat in a small saucepan. Stir in the cornstarch and whisk to combine.

Once simmering (bring to JUST before boil...when it starts bubbling up the sides it's ready), reduce heat to low immediately.

Immediately stir in the cheese in batches, starting with the white american cheese. As you stir in the cheese, increase heat to medium/low and whisk CONSTANTLY while the cheese melts. Once each batch is melted/creamy, add more. Don't stop stirring, you have to whisk the entire time while adding cheese.

Once done with the white American, add in the shredded fontina or mozzarella. Again, whisk CONSTANTLY while the cheese melts, insuring you have a creamy blend. If you prefer the cheese a bit thicker, add a bit more of the mozzarella.&nbsp;

Once all the cheese is melted, stir in the jalapenos, chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper, and salt and pepper. *** (see note)

If you want the queso to be browned like in my pictures, pour the queso into a small nonstick skillet and place in the oven. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble and brown (optional)

Top with cilantro, tomatoes, and more jalapenos if desired.

Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

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This Queso recipe is the most delicious white cheese dip you will ever taste. If you're looking for an easy queso dip recipe, you've come to the right place. No velveeta here, just real quality cheese and ingredients melted together and ready to dip. Learn how to make queso from scratch, just like what you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant!

White Queso Recipe

When it comes to party dips, our allegiance is with this super-cheesy, creamy, smoky jalapeño dip. Even people who can't totally handle the heat will love this.

Jalapeño Popper Dip

bacon

(8-oz.) block cream cheese,

sour cream

jalapeños, minced

c. shredded cheddar

c. shredded Monterey Jack

Would you rather eat this dip sandwiched on a grilled cheese or stuffed inside a soft pretzel?

Made this in a slow cooker and it was way too thick.  Took a really long time to get a nice creamy dip-able consistency. Flavor was delish but I had to thin it out with milk. Definitely will make it again, but with a few tweaks to the recipe.

Very good but tasted mostly like bacon. I added an extra jalapeño and it was still just like a bacon dip. Still tasty but not truly “jalapeño popper” dip

Even my kiddos ate this up!! So yummy! We just made it to have something different. So glad I found this recipe. Simple and oh so good

I made this for a tailgating party and everyone loved it. This will definitely be added into the hot dip rotation!

I removed the mayo.  It doesn’t need it. The mayo just makes it super greasy

How much jalapeño is in it?  I didn’t see it listed in the ingredients.

Damn this is super hot, wow next time less jalapeños 🤯

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Jalapeño Popper Dip Will Be The Hottest Snack at Your Next Party!

This Easy Vegan Cashew Queso is the perfect plant-based cheese dip. It's great for the big game or any gathering. Healthy, dairy-free, and delicious!

Easy Vegan Cashew Queso

raw cashews (soaked

water

yeast

salsa

turmeric

smoked paprika

If you don&#8217;t have a Vitamix or high-speed blender, soak your cashews for 20-30 mins. and they will soften. It will make them creamier as they are blended.

Put all ingredients, EXCEPT SALSA, into a blender and process until smooth and creamy.

If you want, you can warm this in a small saucepan on low to low-medium heat. Stir regularly so it doesn&#8217;t burn. It will thicken even more as it heats up.

This is delicious! Thank you so much. We poured it over some potatoes and veggies for a quick dinner.

I'm totally going to make this for Christmas Eve tomorrow!

Thanks, Donna! I hope you enjoy it. And, thanks so much for your kind words. Peace.

Made this as a topper tonight! YUM! The best vegan cheese sauce I have made thus far. I've tried different recipes and none worked. The taste for your's was perfect! Kid approved. Adding to my rotation of recipes. Thanks for sharing!

I know I keep leaving comments on how delicious every recipe of yours is that I make, and here I am doing it again!! This Queso Dip is a creamy bowl of deliciousness!! It is super simple to make and over the top yummy!! Try it, you will not be sorry!

I have made this several times and my husband and I both love it! So versatile and frankly I think it’s way better then regular greasy cheese! I wanted to also thank-you for your many tasty, easy recipes. When I have friends wanting to try plant based eating I will always recommend your recipes, they are awesome! 😋👍🏻

I have made SO many vegan cheese sauce recipes over the 4 years I've been plant based and I loved the simplicity of this one and the flavor. I think the smoked paprika gives it the perfect punch. I also added some fresh onion and garlic before I mixed it. We have made it twice now because it can come together so fast. Will definitely continue to make this one!

I haven’t made it het. Just wonder ignorance i can blend t in a high speed blender until cooked. Really want to avoid the additional on additional and meds mess of cooking as a saucepan.

Very good! I added a fourth of a canned roasted red pepper and it gave it a really "cheesy" look. YUM!

Shane, you make me (almost) want to recycle all my vegan cookbooks and just cook from Shane and Simple...your recipes are top-of-the-charts!!

Finally made a WFPB queso that my teens approved! They say it tastes like cheese! Thanks so much Shane, your recipes are very dependably tasty!

Shane, this is wonderful! I made the tortilla chips also. When I clicked on your link to the Homemade Tortillas, it came to the chips baked in the oven. I'm asking if you make your own flour tortillas and where can I find that recipe? Thank you.

Grab a few pretzels (and friends!) to enjoy this Creamy Beer Cheese with on Game Day or for Oktoberfest.

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