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Tomato and Goat Cheese Pizza Pie

This tangy, tasty, creamy and healthy dish works great as an appetizer, main course, or side. Just make sure you have plenty for everyone, including the kids! [more]

Pecan Encrusted Grapes

These little cocktail sized cheese balls are delightful when you find that sweet, hidden grape at the center. [more]

Italian Cheese Puffs

These little bites are addictive. They make a great appetizer or nibble with a good wine. This is basically a savory pate choux. This recipe makes about 3 dozen. [more]

Mini Crab Cakes

These tasty mini crabcakes will have your party guests clamoring for more. For big parties I make them up to a day before and simply reheat in the oven when it’s time to serve. [more]

Olympia Oysters

When I was a child I would on occasion accompany my father to his shop in downtown Baltimore. He paid me the princely sum of $.06 and hour to clean until the salesman unionized on my behalf and … [more]

Panfried potsticker dumplings

Children love dumplings and this recipe is a favorite in our family. Keep uncooked dumplings in the freezer on hand for steaming, boiling or frying. They are also great in soup. You may use ground … [more]

Grilled Figs with Rosemary and Honey

Kadota figs herald the beginning of late summer. Here is a delightful way to enjoy them. (Serves two) [more]

Firecracker shrimp

This festive appetizer, which is great for a Fourth of July gathering or a Chinese New Year celebration, looks just like a firecracker. In China firecrackers light up the sky on New Year’s Day. … [more]

Sacristains

The word “ sacristain ” refers to puff pastry dough that is formed into the shape of a twist, sprinkled with stuff, and then baked off. I made sacristains using fresh rosemary and thyme. … [more]

Pig, Fig, and Melon with Balsamic Dipping Sauce

This simple tapas inspired nibble is a great addition to tapas menu or served as an appetizer with cocktails. A nice balance of saltiness, and cool sweetness. This makes about 12. [more]

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