These delicious Chinese turkey endive bites make an easy appetizer and will satisfy your craving for Chinese food. Notably this dish is similar to Chinese chicken in lettuce leaves, it tastes just like restaurant made. In fact while writing this today I’m scooping the turkey into endive leaves like potato chips. Furthermore hang up the…
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Mini Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Waffles with BBQ Pulled Pork
Why limit yourself with chicken & waffles when you can have pork & waffles; my new recipe for these cute mini jalapeno cheddar corn waffles with BBQ pulled pork will get your country party flavor on for sure. The inspiration for these cute things were from an email from a client regarding her menu choices…
Mini Zucchini, Tomato & Chicken Apple Sausage Galette with Goat Cheese
Harvesting fresh herbs, zucchini and tomatoes from my garden this morning and was inspired to create another party pleasing recipe. I came up with these mini zucchini, tomato & chicken apple sausage galettes with goat cheese and they are the perfect summer appetizer for your next soirée; my zucchini and tomatoes have not been as…
Orange Teriyaki Salmon Skewers with Coconut Lime Dip
Skewers of all kinds are a very popular; I make chicken, beef and pork all the time so it’s always a nice break when a client orders one with fish. This island inspired party appetizer is perfect any time of year and it’s a nice change from teriyaki chicken. I love salmon and these mini…
Mini Chicken Pot Pies with Sherry & Tarragon
One objective that I always have with what I do is think of what food people like and then make it appetizer size so people at parties can enjoy their favorite comfort foods and not to be limited to the standard party fare. Chicken pot pie has been a family comfort food favorite for decades…
Mini Chipotle Corn Dogs with Blackberry Honey Mustard
Mini chipotle corn dogs with blackberry honey mustard are the perfect game day snack. Because we all love a crunchy corn dog dipped in mustard. Furthermore bringing friends and family together on the big game with good food is the best. Especially connecting with others with memories of family favorite recipes. Do you have fond…
Spinach & Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms really are a party staple because they are so good; nothing beats a savory & cheesy stuffed mushroom. The stuffing ingredients are really endless and the possibilities are as big as your imagination. I’m making these spinach & Parmesan stuffed mushrooms for an Oscar party tomorrow to serve along with a variety of…
Mushroom Marsala & Gruyere Bruschetta
Bruschetta is essential at every party, especially cocktail parties and the combinations that you can put on this toasted cocktail bite are endless. My recipe for this mushroom Marsala & Gruyere bruschetta brings the tangy sweet flavor of Marsala wine with the earthy mushrooms together making a delectable, crunchy appetizer and broiling it with Gruyere…
Roasted Curry Coconut Garbanzo Beans
If you are like me, when you are on a diet or trying to watch what you eat, all of a sudden you can’t stop thinking about crunching on chips, nuts or anything that is crispy. Well, I have the answer to keeping your cravings satisfied with these spiced oven roasted crunchy garbanzo beans. They…
Caprese Salad Bruschetta
Classic tomato bruschetta is a very popular appetizer and I get requests for it all the time but during winter, tomatoes are not the best for this dish. I have a cocktail party coming up whereas my client asked for bruschetta and I mentioned that if she would like that dish for this time of…
