3 Cheese Shrimp & Grits-Joseph Sciascia At a party earlier in the year, a client of mine wanted me to serve shrimp & grits as one of the appetizers at her husband’s 40 birthday party; she said he was from the south and he loves this dish, but without bacon. I came up with this…
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Artichoke, Pea & Goat Cheese Frittata with Tarragon
I developed this recipe for a brunch party and thought, wouldn’t be fun to serve individual frittatas; it is so convenient and the presentation is so cute, especially since everything else being served was in small bites. I enjoy being able to serve traditional recipes in “small bites”, it takes the ordinary party food and…
Brie with Pears & Honey wrapped in Puff Pastry
Brie with Pear s & Honey wrapped in Puff Pastry-Joseph Sciascia Serves 6 to 8 There is something special about brie baked in puff pastry, the cheesy goodness oozing out of the flaky puff pastry that you can scoop up with toasted baguette or a cracker. One of my clients’ party planners loves this so…
Italian Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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…
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…
