I like salad, my family likes salad, even the guests I serve at the hotel seem to like salad. Nevertheless, salad is boring or can feel that way sometimes. I try to change the base as often as possible, butter lettuce, spring lettuce mix, spinach, basically I have tried it all and sometimes it’s great, but recently I have been making salads that change the base completely.

This is what I call a back-pocket recipe; one that you know by heart, don’t have to look up and is a hit every single time you make it. A simple, fuss-free recipe that works for a cozy happy hour with friends at home, for a potluck with neighbors, for game day or anytime you’re in the mood for hot, bubbly spinach artichoke dip.

My mom made a similar version of this dip growing up and it was always a hit with anyone she shared it with. Since then, I’ve made it countless times and everyone who tastes it always wants the recipe. Who can resist hot, cheesy spinach artichoke dip?

When I go to a restaurant, one of the appetizers I typically order is nachos. There is just something about a crispy chip with loads of crunch, flavourful sauce and loads upon loads of cheese and delicious savoury toppings. So so good!

I was inspired by the new Litehouse® Sesame Miso Dressing & Dip to create my own version of one of the best appetizers ever, but with an Asian spin. I enjoyed these Asian Chicken Nachos even more than the nachos I get from my favourite restaurant!