Okay, you’re right I make a lot of phyllo cup tarts, but you know what…they are a great bite sized appetizer and the phyllo cups can be purchased at almost any grocery store. It’s also a time savor in a big way, making your own tart shells would not makes sense for what I do. …
appetizer recipes
Cherry, Brie & Caramelized Onion Turnovers
The magic of puff pastry is how I feel with this very versatile dough, sweet or savory, it has endless possibilities. I always have a box in my freezer so it’s available when I feel inspired for a recipe so I can take advantage of the airy and flakiness of this beautiful pastry. Making your…
Green Chili, Corn & Cheddar Tartlets
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…
Dates wrapped in Bacon
Do you want a tasty and fast appetizer for your party that your guests will dream about? How about a “Date in a Blanket” for a change instead of a “Pig in a Blanket”?…ha, ha… This is such an easy, quick and delicious appetizer it’s almost a “non –recipe”, and so good with the sweet…
Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta with Asparagus & Sun Dried Tomatoes
I love creating new recipes and love them even more when they turn out good, this unique bruschetta recipe is delicious and the texture, color and taste will please all of your party guests. I love the contrast of the colors of red and green, I did this at last nights’ St. Patrick’s Day party…
Bacon wrapped Chili & Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
I’m catering an event tonight of all kinds of “Southern Comfort” foods. I thought that these Bacon wrapped Chili & Cheese stuffed mini Bell Peppers would fit right in to comfort the hungry guests. This really is an easy recipe, there is no need to seed these peppers, there are very few in them and…
Sausage Pastry Puffs
I’m sure many of you have had “pigs in a blanket” at parties, they are popular because they are really good, sometimes hot dogs and canned dough is used, not my cup of tea but this sausage in puff pastry is and is a step up from the old standby. My recipe for these sausage…
Curried Chicken & Cheese Empanadas
I guess I’m on a curry kick these days… making dishes with curry is exciting, I love the spice! I developed this recipe for my love of Empanadas and my love for curry and I’m bringing them with me today to a party where I’m a guest for a change. These little flaky pastry bundles…
Tomato & Parmesan Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
This tomato bruschetta is always welcoming at many parties, I updated this classic appetizer by adding parmesan cheese to it and drizzling balsamic glaze over the top. Great any time of year, especially during the warmer months when tomatoes are at their peak, if you want this in the winter months, use cherry tomatoes, usually…
Asian Salmon Sliders with Wasabi Mayo
You will love my Salmon Sliders, they are so full of flavor and a refreshing change to the standard beef sliders that we all know and love. Party foods are fun, practical and easier to eat then they are small sized, but these are still substantial. Sliders of all kinds are still very popular, believe…
