The big game day is coming up and I’m sure you are already searching for some tasty and easy to make party food recipes. I wanted to share my recipe for you that combines the tartness of granny smith apples with the savory flavors of ham & cheddar with the ease of store bought pie…
Appetizers
Chinese Cashew Chicken Flatbread Pizza Bites
I love pizza of all kinds and if you are like me, you dream about it often. There’s nothing like fresh baked pizza especially when you don’t feel like cooking and you call for delivery. Pizza is the ultimate comfort food that most of enjoy any time of day. I love to serve pizza or…
Cranberry & Pecan Chicken Salad in Phyllo Cups
I have served this at so many parties over the years I have lost count. These small chicken salad bites are perfect for so many occasions and not so much of a commitment like a full size sandwich would be, but you definitely can serve this as a full size sandwich and great on a…
Shrimp Bisque Shooters with Sherry & Brandy
I enjoy serving gourmet food in “small bites” and so many people come to me with this request more than any other. Serving different dishes in an unconventional way to party guests always puts a smile on my face when I see their surprise as they embark on the gourmet journey with me. One course…
Swiss, Blue & Cream Cheese Ball with Cranberries & Pistachios
Cheese balls were all the rage in the 1970’s, it was the easiest thing to bring to a pot luck party and holds up well on any celebratory buffet table. All sorts of shapes and sizes were developed from the classic ball shape to a yule log or a bell… the inside is what mattered,…
Persimmon, Gruyere & Pancetta Puffs
For a change this Thanksgiving, put a pause on that French onion dip and those pigs in a blanket and serve these beautiful Persimmon puffs, your party guests will want two or maybe three to go along with their cocktail. I love the juxtaposition of sweet and savory together in many recipes and adding bacon…
Curried Chicken, Cheddar & Broccoli Puffs
Comfort food to me is really the connection of wonderful memories with good food and when I taste different comfort foods, especially from my childhood, it brings back the laughter, hugs and foods that warm my soul. The inspiration for this recipe comes from a longtime family favorite comfort dish my mom used to cook…
Petite Cayenne Cheddar Biscuit BLT’s with Basil Aioli
I sometimes get inspired by what I have done before, but to do it differently. I’m sure we all get bored with our lives doing things the same way; the same thing happens in the kitchen, believe me. A client had asked for my mini BLT’s for an upcoming baby shower she is hosting this…
Herb Roasted Butternut Squash, White Cheddar and Dijon Palmiers
Sadly summer is over but we are still having warm days here in the Bay Area and fall is such a beautiful season as well. I’m still harvesting my beautiful fresh herbs from my garden for my recipes, so I thought I would use them in today’s wonderful recipe with squash. Butternut squash is one…
Turkey Focaccia Bites with Pesto Cream Cheese
I served these sandwiches at a recent luncheon and they were very popular. I’m still harvesting fresh basil from my garden and that is the secret to the wonderful flavor in this recipe. I love the fact that this creamy pesto is from cream cheese and not tons of olive oil like traditional pesto. Since…
