You might need to buy:
- olive oil
- Champagne vinegar
- fresh ricotta
- heavy cream
You might need to buy:
- plain Greek yogurt
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- lemon zest
- minced pepperoncini peppers
- chopped fresh dill
- chopped fresh parsley leaves
You might need to buy:
- jigger dry sherry
- half-and-half
- cream cheese
- grated Parmesan
- grated Gruyere or Swiss
- lemon juice
- grated nutmeg
- freshly ground black pepper
- steamed broccoli florets
- cherry tomatoes
- Cornichons or baby gherkin pickles
- Marinated mushrooms
- Pickled onions
You might need to buy:
- maple syrup
- butter
- Salt
- thin slices sourdough bread
You might need to buy:
- Egg Rolls:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ground cumin
- chili powder
- cayenne pepper
- kosher salt
- egg roll wrappers
- Salsa:
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- kosher salt
You might need to buy:
- shredded mozzarella
- mayo
- grated lime zest
- lime juice
- kosher salt
- pepper
Change things up:
Add 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with the other chiles for a smoky, spicy kick.
Substitute freshly grated Monterey Jack for 1/2 lb. of the Velveeta.
Stir in 1/2 cup very finely minced cilantro when the queso is done.
Stir in the juice of 2 limes when the queso is done.
You might need to buy:
- Anaheim or Hatch chiles
- packaged fresh chorizo sausage
- diced tomatoes and chiles
- whole milk
You might need to buy:
- mini pretzels
- large eggs
- all-purpose flour
- logs goat cheese