We have been so set on weeknight dinners lately that we have forgotten the glory that is appetizers. That perfect little bite to satisfy your taste buds that you get to use either your fingers or a tiny fork! Wontons are the definition of a well rounded appetizer – it includes the creamy inside…
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Go To Fresh Mozzarella Appetizer
I call this our Go To Mozzarella Appetizer/Snack because it is unbelievably easy to put together. Using ingredients you have on hand to create yourself an quick and easy snack while dinner is baking or if friends come over unexpectedly. There is something really great about this appetizer because you eat it with your hands. It adds a…
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
There is so much that can be said about this recipe that I don’t totally know where to start. I have been making this (and versions of this) for years; it is requested at almost all holiday functions I attend (both sides of the family); it is an amazing appetizer to fit any number of…
Chili Deviled Eggs
Finger foods are where it is at…between holiday parties, cocktail parties, football parties. It seems everywhere you look right now, there are suggestions for the simple one bites of tastiness. This recipe is one that is great for potlucks and will not disappoint. We went out to dinner with family last month to a…
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Love This Recipe!!! I have tried to make hummus before, but I have had issue with either the texture being a little gritty or it having a strong bite. And by bite, I mean a Holy-Buckets-Get-Ready-For-Your-Socks-To-Get-Knocked-Off kind of finish that I do not want in my hummus. Hummus is quite a staple in our house for…
AntiPasto Salad
AntiPasto’s literal translation is ‘Before the Meal’ and is a traditional Italian starter course for meal time. And I can’t think of a better way to start a meal than with mouth watering cheeses, cured meats and the perfect vinaigrette dressing. The dressing in this recipe truly makes the meal. Just the right mix of…
Grilled Cheese & Gazpacho Soup
A New Twist on An Old Classic… Who doesn’t remember Kraft singles melted between toasted bread and served with Campbell’s Tomato Soup from their childhood?! This standby helped kids through colds, was awesome – if you cut the grilled cheese right (triangles), and I’m sure helped parents out on those nights where almost nothing sounded…
Meyer Lemon & Picholine Olive Tapenade
Sometimes some of the simplest constructions can end up making the biggest statement. This dip was inspired when dreaming up ways to incorporate food items from my part-time job into dishes for serving at our gift registry events. My first thought is to make sure it tastes good, second that it doesn’t actually take too…
Camembert & Apple Panini’s
There are some foods that for some reason make me feel European, or international, or really, just fancier than a Midwesterner who likes her cheese. This is one of those dishes. With the rich creaminess of the Camembert cheese, the crunch of a fresh apple slice and goldened bread and the sweet flavor or the…
Caramelized Shallot & Goat Cheese Flatbread
Whether you’re searching for an tasty appetizer to serve company or a quiet dinner for two. This simple and very tasty combination of caramelized vegetable, dough and creamy goat cheese can transform themselves into bite size bits or a rolled out flat bread pizza. This dish can be one that you can make your own. …
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