Jackie Alpers171 recipes
Recipes, creative cooking ideas and food photography from the author of the Taste of Tucson and Sprinkles! Cookbooks
Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings
These Sonoran style sweet and spicy chicken wings are hot! But, the spiciness of these grilled chicken wings will vary greatly, depending on the heat of the chile flakes you are using, and the barbecue sauce you select.
Vegan NY Style Hot Dog Bites
Everything you love about New York Style Hot Dogs in cute appetizer form.
The Sparkling Pearl Tropical Cocktail
A variation of the Bushwacker glamorized with sparkling sprinkle bits and pearl sugar dragees in tropical hues, this is a seafaring drink said to be invented on a Caribbean island founded by pirates.
Chocolate Coffee Pistachio Biscotti
It's christmas cookie season, and while biscotti isn't technically a cookie per-se, they often find their way onto the plethora of platters that mark the season.
Postmodern Popsicles
What is the nature of art? Can it exist in popsicle form? Is it still art after the popsicle has been eaten? How does the process of melting affect the piece? These are some of the questions that I pondered while creating, and then ingesting this popsicle.
Crustless Quiche With Five Kinds of Peppers
A simple and satisfying crustless quiche that has all of the things I love; peppers (both hot & sweet), onions, Swiss, Gruyere, eggs, and cream.
Frozen (or not) Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse with Summertime Sprinkles
A healthy, frozen, chocolate treat that's high protein, and low in calories, fat and sugar.
Low-Carb Cheesy Cloud Buns
Made this low-carb bread replacement (often called "Oopsie Bread") out of eggs and cream cheese from a recipe I've seen all over the internet.
Recipe for Italian Style Marinated Baby Artichokes
There was a basket of cute purple and green baby artichokes in the produce section of the market.
Greek Country Salad with Lemon-Anchovy Vinaigrette
Chunky vegetables and feta tossed in a light lemon anchovy vinaigrette.
Iceberg Wedge Salad with Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette
The Wedge salad is one of these very classic, simple recipes that's accessible to everyone.
Dark Chocolate & Coffee Figgy Pudding Cakes
How could I not, after hearing that song year after year? For this recipe, I turned to an idealized version of Christmas set in England sometime in 1800's where everyone has the appropriate accent, wears charming Victorian fashions, and eats figgy pudding.
Pink Candied Lady Apples
These easy candied apples are a healthy, sweet treat that are fun for kids to make.
Mini Fennel and Bleu Cheese Pizzas with Chorizo, Prosciutto and Heirloom Tomatoes
The fun thing about pizza is that I can throw a bunch of seemingly unrelated items together and make something new.
Northern Style Southern Biscuits
I already knew that biscuits were an American icon, and that food can bring people together or tear them apart.
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Cream and Bacon
I LOVE Brussels sprouts!! And Brussels sprouts and bacon compliment each other so perfectly that this may be my favorite food of all time.
Chicharrones, Cornichons & Chicken Liver Pate Bites
My choice for snack of the day is a crunchy Sonoran style Mexican and Jewish deli mashup.
Carne Asada Tacos
Yay! It's National Taco Day! Here's a recipe of one of my favorite kinds - Carne Asada, from the book Knack Mexican Cooking by Chelsie Kenyon.
Mexican Shakshuka: Baked Eggs in Tomato Crema
I think it's interesting how similar variations of dishes develop in different parts of the world.