I developed this recipe many years ago as a dip to go with some shrimp & sausage skewers but I have served this with numerous dishes. My version of this classic Spanish condiment can go with so many foods, like fish, chicken and beef. You can also spread it on sandwiches like for leftover turkey…
Archives for November 2017
Shrimp & Sausage Skewers with Chipotle Pepper Lime Aioli
This party appetizer pairs a smoky aioli with succulent shrimp and spicy sausage and is a hit at many parties. Skewered food is always fun, easy to eat and grill and is popular at every party especially outdoor get- togethers during the warm months. In the cold dead of winter, cook them inside and dream…
Mini Nutella Brownie Bites with Hazelnuts
Here is a super easy recipe for when you have a Nutella craving; I bet you will be eating these by the handful. The mini size is perfect for parties or as a treat for the whole family. Makes about 36 mini Ingredients 1 13-oz jar of hazelnut Nutella chocolate spread 1 tablespoon hazelnut liquor…
Peach Bruschetta with Creamed Bleu Cheese & Arugula
Peach Bruschetta with Creamed Bleu Cheese & Arugula -Joseph Sciascia I developed this recipe many years ago and served it at countless parties, bruschetta is an easy appetizer and the toppings are endless. You may still find peaches at your local grocery store, depending on where you live, so much produce these days are imported;…
Vegetable Ranch Cream Cheese Tarts
Vegetable Ranch Cream Cheese Tarts-Joseph Makes 30 tarts Have you grown tired of staring at a sea of vegetables at your parties? Don’t get me wrong, I have done many delicious vegetable crudités in my career and still do them, people love them. This is a new twist on classic vegetable crudités, a bite size…
Swiss Cheese, Bacon & Jalapeno Dip
Swiss cheese, Bacon & Jalapeno Dip-Joseph Sciascia Dip, dip hooray! A party just doesn’t seem like a party if there isn’t a good dip around. You will love my recipe for Swiss cheese, bacon & jalapeno dip, not spicy at all since there are pickled jalapeno slices in it, gives it a mellow flavor. Slather…
Lobster Deviled Eggs
Why not elevate your deviled eggs at your next party with this simple, chic and sophisticated way to serve them at your next soiree! This appetizer is perfect any time of year… surprise your guests with this delicious hors d’oeuvre when you tell them you will be serving deviled eggs, because this will certainly…
3 Cheese Shrimp & Grits
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…
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…
