I love making appetizers in these ready-made phyllo shells; the fillings can be infinite…just about. Phyllo shells make the perfect vessel for mini desserts and savory items; I have made thousands of different varieties of delicious mini morsels out of these things over the years. You could slave over full sheets of phyllo dough, stack…
Appetizers
Vegan Nacho Sauce
There are so many appetizers, hor d’ouevres, dips and snacks out there for parties, what do you bring when you were invited over for a weekend with friends? Well, I thought I would make nacho cheese sauce, who doesn’t like a good, creamy and gooey nacho cheese sauce? My partner is vegan so I made…
Potato Salad with Beets, Goat Cheese & Walnuts
I catered a party last year for a client whose father was turning 80 and he requested a menu with several small bites and to include some Scandinavian dishes since his father is from that country and many of his friends that were coming to the party were from that region as well. I said…
Sausage Pastry Puffs
I’m sure many of you have had “pigs in a blanket” at parties, they are popular because they are really good, sometimes hot dogs and canned dough is used, not my cup of tea but this sausage in puff pastry is and is a step up from the old standby. My recipe for these sausage…
Cuban Sliders with Chipotle Pulled Pork
A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of catering a party for one of my favorite clients and she wanted a Cuban themed party and these sliders were the perfect addition to her “small bites” cocktail party menu. My take on the traditional Cuban sandwich came out delicious and there will be some…
Mini Asian Tuna Kabobs
These mini Asian Tuna Kabobs are the perfect party appetizer for that special celebration. This would be a great way to ring in Chinese New Year, the marinade is so delicious that it would go great on other dishes like pork or chicken, it’s very versatile. I made these kabobs as one of many small…
Curried Chicken & Cheese Empanadas
I guess I’m on a curry kick these days… making dishes with curry is exciting, I love the spice! I developed this recipe for my love of Empanadas and my love for curry and I’m bringing them with me today to a party where I’m a guest for a change. These little flaky pastry bundles…
Curried Coconut Israeli Couscous Salad
Wonderful textures and flavors come together in this beautiful curried coconut couscous salad, what makes this dish fun is that I have served it as a unique appetizer at dozens of parties over the years in a Chinese soup spoon. This salad doesn’t lack texture or flavor, I love the Israeli couscous or also called…
Asian Chicken Sliders with Hoisin Mayo
There are many variations on a “slider” in the world and that’s a good thing, I’ve made so many different kinds. Sliders fit right in any party menu and these Asian style chicken sliders are so good and one of my favorites. I got the recipe idea for the chicken filling from the chefs I…
Goat Cheese Truffles with Apricots, Pistachios & Walnuts
These little bundles of cheesy goodness are the perfect bite for your cocktail parties. Once you bite into these, your taste buds will have a nice surprise with the tanginess of the goat cheese along with the fresh herbs, sweet apricots and the earthy toasted nuts. They pair well with champagne, so try these out…
