I first met this highly addictive dip in 2002, January I believe. My dear friend, Karen, brought it to my house to enjoy while we watched the Super Bowl commercials (I’m not a sports fan….sorry). I haven’t been the same since. I dream about it, I make new recipes around it (yes, this is the [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Appetizers category.
Faux Caramel Fruit Dip
I must be on a roll with easy AND delicious little sweet endings. This one really is an easy, delicious, tasty little way to eat your fruit. When you serve this everyone will try to guess what’s in it. Do yourself a favor and just print up a bunch of recipes to give out because [...]
Vidalia Onion Dip
This dip couldn’t be easier or more delicious. Only four little ingredients. The first time I ever made this dip my friend, Rosemary, just couldn’t stop eating it. Ten years later, we’re still making this sinfully delicious dip. Yep, only four ingredients. Equal parts onion, mayonnaise and shredded Swiss cheese with just a little bit [...]
Feta, Spinach and Sausage Frittata Squares
These are perfect little bites for a cocktail party. If you would like to serve them at a brunch, just cut the squares a little bigger. I especially like this recipe because if you have anyone needing to stay away of gluten, this is the perfect dish to serve. It is really just nothing short [...]
Avocado-Black Bean Salsa
Here is a great little recipe that I got from my friend, Valerie. This dip will take a whopping 10 minutes to prepare, and it might disappear just as quickly. Now the recipe called for a can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice, but I used a small jar of chunky salsa with chipotles and [...]
Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken Wings
These little chicken wings really pack tons of flavor. They are perfect for summer entertaining. I bought the package of party wings. They were a little more expensive because they were already cut and trimmed. They are well worth the extra money because they save a ton of time. I also purchased a pack of [...]
Zucchini Tart with Feta and Brown Rice Crust
Oh my goodness. This just might be your new go-to recipe during the summer when zucchini is out of control and being left on your front door step by undisclosed neighbors whose gardens are bursting with the green monsters. The original recipe uses puff pastry for the crust. I thought I’d try to be a [...]
Spinach in Puff Pastry
I love all of Ina Garten’s recipes, and this one is my most favorite. This Spinach in Puff Pastry makes for a delicious appetizer or a meat-free meal paired with a salad. Really, you just can’t go wrong with this delicious recipe. What’s not to love here. I think that the hardest part of this [...]
Brie en Croûte with Pear, Brown Sugar and Pecan Compote
Brie and puff pastry. It is like a marriage made in heaven. Then add the delicious pear and pecan compote to the mix and you have one amazing appetizer. I make this appetizer whenever I want to impress my guests. The oo’s and ahh’s are so fun to hear. Some may think it should be [...]
Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Bacon Tart
I absolutely love using puff pastry. It is so simple to use and it always gives me an impressive ending. Today we are making a simple, yet elegant, asparagus, goat cheese and bacon tart that will literally take you about 20 minutes to put together. Your guests will think that you slaved all day long. [...]
