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…
Appetizers
Cheese Stuffed Endive with Mandarin Oranges & Pistachios
I’m getting ready to help out a client with another Oscar party for this coming Sunday. She has such a beautiful home and it’s always nice to be there. By request they wanted to serve my cheese stuffed endive with Mandarin oranges & pistachios again, last year they had it and adored every bite. Like…
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…
Baked Enchilada Bean Dip
Mexican food is a very popular cuisine and I think most of us love it, right? Don’t we all line up at the restaurant door on taco Tuesdays? This Mexican inspired vegetarian party dip will fill your cravings for enchiladas that you’ve been having, just dip your tortilla chips in this savory warm gooey dip…
Baked Cheddar, Beer & Bacon Polenta Fries with Chili Aioli
Making polenta of any kind brings back fond memories of when I used to be a waiter many, many years ago and I served it soft with sautéed veggies and cheese, so good and comforting. I’ve made that same dish many times plus I’ve made polenta lasagna before and that’s always good but this is…
Cherry, Brie & Pepper Jelly Bites with Macadamia Nuts
I’m not working this week and today was the perfect day for testing a recipe; it’s very cloudy and dark with a big winter storm coming tonight. Stuck inside with lots of paperwork, well…I don’t want to do that, how boring is that. I had the house to myself and listening to soft jazz and…
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…
Mini Chipotle Turkey Apple Burgers with Honey Mustard Mayo
Turkey burgers can be somewhat dry and bland compared to their beef counterpart. I’ve developed an interesting twist that combines apple and mayonnaise for a moist burger along with chipotle chili for some heat that plays well with the sweetness of the apple along with the honey mustard mayo. These are far from dry or…
Baked Crab, Artichoke & Gouda Cheese Dip
If you’re like me there is nothing better than a warm dip at parties that you can scoop crispy toast or chips in, it’s the ultimate comfort party food. When you can’t sleep at night do you lay awake at night dreaming of a luscious and cheesy dip instead of counting sheep? What’s your favorite…
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…
