Not only was this quite tasty, but very elegant and beautiful. I worked at the winery this weekend and we served this with our new release of wines. I really enjoyed the flavors of the honey against the slightly sweet butternut squash. This would be a great salad to serve in the winter months. The [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Appetizers category.
Asian Beef Tostadas
Please, don’t faint. I know it has been a while since I have posted a new recipe. Life has served up a big bowl of crazy for me lately….leaving my poor blog unattended and unloved. But I am baaaack! I am back with an easy and delicious week night meal. You can serve these as [...]
Asian Meatballs with Hoisin Sauce
Oh my gosh! These were amazing. You know how everyone always makes the sweet and sour meatballs for a gathering, well, they do or so it seems. This is a great little appetizer. My most favorite part of the meatball is the crunchy water chestnuts. They add great texture. I suppose you could also make [...]
Potato Skins
This is a classic appetizer that you would find in a large chain restaurant. There is a reason why they have been around for such a long time, they are tasty as can be. The combination of the crispy potato skin, melted cheese and of course bacon, would make anyone beg for more. The secret [...]
Mushrooms and Spinach in Puff Pastry
Yumm-o-licious! This great dish can be served as a main, meatless meal, paired with a salad. OR you can cut this into about 16 squares and serve as a hearty appetizer. Every time I have ever made this everyone goes crazy for it. Once again, I used creamy Gruyere cheese, crunchy pine nuts, sauteed spinach and [...]
Artichoke, Spinach, and White Bean Dip
For a “light” appetizer, this little dip was packed full of flavor. Since I am the Gruyere cheese queen, I substituted Gruyere for the mozzarella. I also could not find baby artichoke hearts so substituted those for a can of the quartered artichoke hearts and just chopped them. This dip is really kind of [...]
Pesto Palmiers
Easy cheesy appetizers. Don’t you just love it!? The tender puff pastry paired with the sharpness of the pesto, creaminess of the Gruyere and slightly sweet flavor of the sun-dried tomatoes…..equals heaven! Add a glass of wine, and well, nirvana. Did you happen to notice that they have Christmas colors in them? Red and green, [...]
Baked Jalapeno Poppers
OMG! Major taste factor here. This recipe is a prime example on how just a few ingredients can yield such a tasty little appetizer. I mean just because there aren’t very many ingredients does not mean we are compromising on flavor! The bubbly, cheesy filling paired with the slightly crisp bacon and spicy jalapeno is the [...]
Cheesy Zucchini and Red Onion Flatbread
This is full of cheesy goodness, and who doesn’t like the yummy Alouette or Rondole spread? I can also see this with half goat cheese and half cream cheese (mixed together) instead of the Alouette and Gruyere instead of the Parmesan cheese and instead of the onions, roast some delicious little cherry tomatoes. Oh yes, [...]
Sweet Cream Dip for Strawberries
Only three ingredients to achieve this sweet and tart cream combination. Your results will be spectacular and your guests will be impressed with this one. Best of all, it is very easy; which will allow you more time with your guests. More time to hear all the compliments you will be receiving with this easy [...]
