Macaroni and cheese is certainly the ultimate comfort food, at least in my book. I have made it for so many years and I’ve served it to so many party guests, it’s definitely a crowd-pleaser. I’ve served it as a side dish and I’ve served it in small ramekins & glasses as an appetizer at…
Appetizers
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…
Artichoke, Leek & Fava Bean Dip with Goat Cheese
Celebrate spring with my newest recipe for this delicious chilled artichoke, leek & fava bean dip with Goat cheese. Not all dips that have cheese need to be baked, so this cool dip will be a refreshing change at your next soiree to dip veggies, crackers or chips into while you sip on iced tea…
Chipotle, Cheddar & Polenta Shortbread Crackers
Impress your party guests by serving my new recipe for these crunchy Chipotle cheddar & polenta shortbread crackers instead of serving boxed ones. Store bought crackers are fine and there are some really great artisanal ones in the market these days but there is nothing better than serving fresh baked crackers with your cheese. This…
Philly Cheesesteak Bruschetta
Comfort food comes in all shape, sizes and are from different cultures, regions, countries and states…so what do you eat when you are in Philadelphia? A cheesesteak of course…and you can have this famous sandwich that has been a Pennsylvania favorite since the 1930’s as a small bite with my new recipe for Philly Cheesesteak…
Mini Crab & Pimento Cheese Paninis
I get excited when I create new recipes that turn out fabulous and these crab & pimento cheese mini paninis are no exception. Combining the classic “caviar of the south” with crab puts these mini paninis way over the top. These little guys are the perfect cocktail sandwich for any time of year and once…
Buddha Bar Snack Mix
A party just isn’t worth celebrating without a bowl of crunchy chips, nuts or snack mix…a bowl of my Buddha Bar Snack Mix will disappear at your bar fast, so this recipe makes a good amount so you will have plenty plus more for gifts. Party mix has endless combinations; mine combines spices from the…
Smoked Salmon on Cucumber with Dill, Chive & Lemon Goat Cheese
One of my favorite types of smoked fish is salmon and there is nothing more satisfying for breakfast then on a bagel with a schmear of cream cheese. A close friend of mine who is Jewish is so passionate about it that she whispered in my ear to me that it’s “the food of her…
“Cheesy” Vegan Hash Brown Soup with Roasted Smoky Shiitake Mushrooms
The slow cooker is your friend with my recipe for this smooth and “cheesy” vegan hash brown soup with smoky roasted shiitake mushrooms, put the soup ingredients in the slow cooker on low before going to work and you have dinner waiting for you when you get home. You will be truly amazed that this…
Easy Sausage & Pepper Pizza Bites
No need to make pizza dough from scratch to get delicious sausage & pepper pizza on the table with pre-baked pizza crust. You can put this together in no time and your party guests will think you slaved over this crunchy & cheesy classic pizza flavor. Perfect for so many parties and what pizza hasn’t…
