I’ve made literally thousands of appetizers, small bites and desserts using these very convenient, light and flaky cups. You could just about put anything in these and call it a day, ha, ha…seriously though, these mini Mexican inspired tarts have big flavor. It’s hard for me to make “small” batch recipes so don’t be thrown…
Archives for April 2018
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola
I think that the best gifts to give are homemade and with today’s busy lives, I find it rare to receive a homemade gift. The homemade gift represents the main thing that goes into it and that is time, many of us don’t have the time in our lives for such luxuries. You can certainly…
Chicken Thighs with Oranges, Artichokes and Mushrooms
I love chicken thighs, I think it’s the most flavorful and tender party of the chicken. I created this recipe many years ago and have served it at tons of event including weddings and it was always a hit. The combination of the chicken with the orange, wine and other vegetables is so tasty! This…
Sesame Chicken Cilantro Won-tons
I served these chicken sesame cilantro won-tons at a recent party and the guests really enjoyed them, I love how I served them in Asian porcelain soup spoons with a little sauce poured in them, bringing a Chinese comfort food to a sophisticated level. I had the servers pass these to the guests but you…
Vegetable Kabobs with Romesco Sauce
Menu selection at any party can be overwhelming and my clients’ tend to choose a lot of comfort foods and dishes that may be too heavy, it’s understandable since many people don’t entertain that often so they tend to want everything! I help people choose menus and guide them with foods that are lighter than…
Vegetarian Flatbread Pizza
Good tasting recipes to please a crowd do not have to be difficult, time consuming or expensive. These vegetarian naan flatbread pizzas are a perfect example of a very fast way to feed your family on those busy weeknights or please your party guests without exhausting yourself. As a dinner, serve these with a fresh…
Shrimp Louie Cocktail
I remember as a kid while shopping with my mom, you could get the mini shrimp cocktails in a glass with a metal lid already made at the seafood department at Mayfair grocery market and many other stores, I used to love them or maybe I was just mesmerized by the shapely little glass it…
