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…
Recipes
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…
Spicy Chipotle Lime Peanuts
Spicy Chipotle Lime Peanuts –Joseph Sciascia Yield: 3 cups Serves: about 6 I love spiced nuts of all kinds and I love chipotle, I make many recipes with it. These spicy chipotle lime peanuts are delicious and with a nice amount of heat. Nuts are perfect at all parties, why go all plain Jane when…
Hot Chocolate Malt Coffee
Do you dream about chocolate all the time? Do you dream about how to take your morning coffee to the next level? Dream no more, you can have chocolate and coffee together, a marriage that is perfect together for a party in your mug. Great recipe for those brunch parties or an after dinner drink…
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…
Mexican 3 Bean Chopped Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
Mexican 3 Bean Chopped Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette-Joseph Sciascia Yield: 9 Cups and serves 6 to 8 or 20 mini glasses for an appetizer I felt like making something light and fresh for dinner tonight, I love Mexican food but sometimes it’s too filling and I end up eating too many tortilla chips and…
Deviled Egg & Shrimp Salad Toasts
Deviled Egg & Shrimp Salad Toasts-Joseph Sciascia Yield: makes 24 slices, enough for 8 to 10 appetizer servings These crunchy, creamy and savory canapes will please your party guests at any affair; these will fit right in with your tea parties or cocktail party menus in any season. Make this recipe even simpler and buy…
Watermelon Salad with Feta, Pistachios & Honey Jalapeno Vinaigrette
Watermelon Salad with Feta, Pistachios & Honey Jalapeno Vinaigrette Serves 6 to 8 I help people with a lot of appetizer parties with a variety of small bites that are fun and unique but sometimes the menu could become heavy with rich foods. I suggest to my clients to mix in menu items that are…
Philly Cheesesteak Panini
This is an all-time favorite comfort food classic all rolled up into a crunchy, cheesy Panini that is a bit more manageable than a hoagie roll and you can cut them smaller for an appetizer portion. The minute you bite into these delicious sandwiches you will taste the familiar flavors of a classic Philly Cheesesteak…
