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…
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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;…
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…
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…
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…
Deviled Egg & Shrimp Salad Toasts
Deviled Egg & Shrimp Salad Toasts-Joseph Sciascia Yield: makes 24 slices, enough for 8 to 10 appetizer servings These crunchy, creamy and savory canapes will please your party guests at any affair; these will fit right in with your tea parties or cocktail party menus in any season. Make this recipe even simpler and buy…
Philly Cheesesteak Panini
This is an all-time favorite comfort food classic all rolled up into a crunchy, cheesy Panini that is a bit more manageable than a hoagie roll and you can cut them smaller for an appetizer portion. The minute you bite into these delicious sandwiches you will taste the familiar flavors of a classic Philly Cheesesteak…
Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate Truffles –Joseph Sciascia Yield: 40 to 45 truffles Holidays are around the corner and these bite sized treats are very popular at parties and perfect for a sweet ending at any affair. Giving them in a nice box as a hostess gift at parties or to a friend as a treat is also a…
Mini Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice cream sandwiches are good anytime of the year and these mini ones are delicious and perfect as bite size party treats. I developed this simple recipe for a client’s daughter’s grad party; it was a warm day out so the party guests could not wait to gobble them up. Try different flavors of ice…