Fall is creeping upon us and it’s my favorite season, especially during fall harvest farm to table freshness with my new recipe using fresh sweet pears in a savory mini bite, perfect for a breezy brisk day. These mini pear, Gorgonzola & bacon tarts take pears on a savory trip to the party table with…
Appetizers
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…
Orange Baked Ricotta with Figs & Hatch Chiles
Inspiration for this baked orange ricotta with figs & Hatch chiles gives me the kind of excitement that comes to mind like Christmas morning. I get in a rut with my recipes and menus like a lot of people so when the inspiration for something new comes along, I write it down as fast as…
Indian Spiced Roasted Carrot Hummus
My new recipe for Indian spiced roasted carrot hummus is another beautiful recipe that you can add to your collection of appetizer recipes. Why have plain ordinary grocery store hummus when you can whip up this exotic and nutritious one in no time at all. Not only is this a great to dip your veggies…
Pickled Beet & Feta Hummus
Dips are the quintessential party food when you think of casual get-togethers, backyard barbecues and game nights. Whether it’s the classic spinach dip, a warm queso dip or hummus, they are all a welcome snack at any occasion. My recipe for this pickled beet & feta hummus combines the classic hummus ingredients with feta and…
Peach Bourbon Jalapeno BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sliders with Pimento Cheese Aioli
I love when I get the opportunity to design my own menu for a client’s party it always gives me a chance to be challenged with new inspirations, so I came up with peach bourbon jalapeno BBQ pork tenderloin sliders with pimento cheese aioli as one of 8 small bite appetizers to be served. I…
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…
Baked Zucchini, Corn & Pancetta Dip with Gruyere
I was watering my vegetable garden the other day and like overnight there are tons of zucchini ready to harvest, this vegetable grows so fast that you really need to watch it otherwise practically overnight a medium zucchini can grow to 5 lbs.…well just about, it’s crazy. I pondered for a couple of days wondering…
Vegan Cowboy Queso Dip
Cowboy Caviar or sometimes called Texas caviar is traditionally a cold dip with corn, black eyed peas, beans & chilies with vinaigrette. My recipe for vegan cowboy queso has some of the elements but served warm and “cheesy”. My partner and I had lunch at a restaurant yesterday and had a side of creamed corn…
Grilled Shrimp & Spanish Chorizo Skewers with Orange Saffron Aioli
Summer entertaining just got more flavorful with my recipe for grilled shrimp & Spanish chorizo skewers with orange saffron aioli. Combining two favorite tapas foods in one on a skewer alongside a delicious dip, you can’t go wrong with this one, unless your party guest is so enamored by how good they are they stumble…
