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…
Recipes
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…
Tandoori Tofu Skewers with Coconut Curry Raita
Tandoori Tofu Skewers with Coconut Curry Raita is the perfect dish to introduce your party guests to tofu for those that have never tried it since its flavor is everything but bland. Tofu can be made into a myriad of dishes and is low fat and full of protein, so on those “Meatless Mondays” or…
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…
Vegan Zucchini Bread with Cherries & Pistachios with Cardamom Glaze
I’ve been enamored with pounds and pounds of zucchini in my garden this past week and I’ve been lying in bed awake at night thinking of what recipes to make with them, yes, as a chef this happens. I enjoy simple, ordinary recipes like everyone else but I also love to go outside the “recipe…
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…
Grilled Portobello Mushroom & Corn Tacos with Poblano Chili & Avocado Crema
Grilling season is among us and I can’t be happier because it brings out so many flavors in everything you throw on it, plus cleanup couldn’t be easier. My recipe for grilled Portobello mushroom & corn tacos with poblano chili & avocado crema truly is my favorite grilling recipe right now for tacos. Mexican food…
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…
Chipotle BBQ Chickpea Sliders with Secret Sauce
A client requested veggie burger sliders as part of a small bites luncheon menu coming up this week so they can offer some vegetarian/vegan choices for some of the party guests. I created these chipotle BBQ chickpea sliders with secret sauce for their veggie loving party goers. The menu that they are having has pulled…
