Appetizers

I recently bought several baskets of figs at the farmer’s market. My family loves figs and would happily eat them all straight from the baskets. But I wanted to come up with a pretty and delicious way to eat them. I think they go great…

Caprese Salad with Basil and Baby Greens is the perfect way to use summer vegetables from your garden or the farmer’s market. I have a good friend with a beautiful garden. Our daughters are best of friends and have been since kindergarten. My daughter brought…

Once you try Homemade Hummus, you’ll never buy it again! So easy, fresh and delicious. You can make any flavor you’d like. This recipe is so quick and easy. We make our own hummus all the time, in a variety of flavors. This recipe will…

Spicy Candied Bacon is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. A little crispy and a little sticky. Trust me, you’re going to love it! This candied bacon is perfect on a breakfast buffet or as an appetizer. You can chop it up and use…

The Best Salsa is tasty and easy to make. This recipe comes together in the food processor in 5 minutes and really is the best! You can make it with fresh peppers for a bright flavor or use chipotles for a deep smoky flavor. Use…

Turn your aging baguette into Crostini. Perfect for your next Charcuterie Board, and so much better than a cracker! I hate waste in the kitchen. I always try to rescue whatever ingredient is in it’s last days, and turn it into something new. Making Crostini…

You eat with your eyes first, right? A Charcuterie Board is one of the most elegant and impressive appetizers you can make. A beautiful sight to behold at any gathering. But guess what? It is also one of the easiest appetizers you can make. Charcuterie…

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a new favorite at our house.  We all love asparagus and bacon, so it’s no wonder we all love this dish. The first time I tried bacon wrapped asparagus, I used pepper for the seasoning. Then I made a change. I…

Aranccini (Italian Rice Balls) are full of flavor and texture. Crispy outside, tender and cheesy inside. The perfect appetizer or side dish.   What you need   Butter Minced garlic Shallots White rice White wine Chicken stock Parmesan cheese Mozzarella cheese Salt Flour Eggs Italian…

Cheesy pull apart French bread is crusty, cheesy and delicious. Serve it as an appetizer before dinner, alongside a charcuterie board or as a side dish for your favorite pasta. You will always be happy to see this loaf sitting next to your main dish.…

Who doesn’t love a good shrimp cocktail? Homemade shrimp cocktail with spicy cocktail sauce is easy and delicious. When you make your own, you know everything is fresh.  The jumbo shrimp are tender and delicious. The seasoning added during cooking makes all the difference. Once…