Peach Bruschetta with Creamed Bleu Cheese & Arugula -Joseph Sciascia I developed this recipe many years ago and served it at countless parties, bruschetta is an easy appetizer and the toppings are endless. You may still find peaches at your local grocery store, depending on where you live, so much produce these days are imported;…
Appetizers
Vegetable Ranch Cream Cheese Tarts
Vegetable Ranch Cream Cheese Tarts-Joseph Makes 30 tarts Have you grown tired of staring at a sea of vegetables at your parties? Don’t get me wrong, I have done many delicious vegetable crudités in my career and still do them, people love them. This is a new twist on classic vegetable crudités, a bite size…
Swiss Cheese, Bacon & Jalapeno Dip
Swiss cheese, Bacon & Jalapeno Dip-Joseph Sciascia Dip, dip hooray! A party just doesn’t seem like a party if there isn’t a good dip around. You will love my recipe for Swiss cheese, bacon & jalapeno dip, not spicy at all since there are pickled jalapeno slices in it, gives it a mellow flavor. Slather…
Lobster Deviled Eggs
Why not elevate your deviled eggs at your next party with this simple, chic and sophisticated way to serve them at your next soiree! This appetizer is perfect any time of year… surprise your guests with this delicious hors d’oeuvre when you tell them you will be serving deviled eggs, because this will certainly…
3 Cheese Shrimp & Grits
3 Cheese Shrimp & Grits-Joseph Sciascia At a party earlier in the year, a client of mine wanted me to serve shrimp & grits as one of the appetizers at her husband’s 40 birthday party; she said he was from the south and he loves this dish, but without bacon. I came up with this…
Artichoke, Pea & Goat Cheese Frittata with Tarragon
I developed this recipe for a brunch party and thought, wouldn’t be fun to serve individual frittatas; it is so convenient and the presentation is so cute, especially since everything else being served was in small bites. I enjoy being able to serve traditional recipes in “small bites”, it takes the ordinary party food and…
Italian Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Italian Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches-Joseph Sciascia There is nothing more comforting like a nice warm bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich, especially on a cold day or when you’re not feeling 100 percent. I have served soup in shot glasses as appetizers for many years; it gives party guests a…
3 Cheese Spanakopita Phyllo Tartlets
3 Cheese Spanakopita Phyllo Tartlets-Joseph Sciascia Make 30 tartlets This is a much easier version of the classic spanakopita that takes much longer to prepare. Cutting phyllo sheets and making triangles…believe me, I learned early on in my career that I needed an easier method that was still flavorful and in phyllo to keep up…
Petite BLT’s on Toast with Basil Aioli
Petite BLT’s on Toast with Basil Aioli-Joseph Sciascia Makes 20 mini bites Serves: 6 to 8 as an appetizer Comfort food meets sophisticated chic in this appetizer served bite sized at any party; I have served thousands of these at cocktail parties, showers and really, any occasion that required a small bite, especially when passed…
Mini Shrimp & Guacamole Tostadas
Mini Shrimp & Guacamole Tostadas-Joseph Sciascia Yield 8 to 10 servings: Makes 36 small bites A client of mine calls this “crack” since she loves it so much and they are so addictive. Appetizers at parties should be addictive; especially if they are so full of flavors, like these are…It’s like a party going on…
