appetizer

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]

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

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]

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]

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]

This is one of my favorites to serve with wine and fruit. It’s a nice change from just a regular cheese plate. [more]

This is one of my favorite variations of Devils-on-Horseback. But instead of prunes, dates are used and pungent blue cheese is added for a counter to the sweetness. Make about 24. [more]

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]

I adapted this recipe that my chef friend, Chris, passed along to me.This has become one of my favorites. The spices counter balance the sweetness of the coconut. When this is dipped into the orange … [more]

For the traditionalist who has the time and like to make things from scratch, I give you this recipe that can be used with Goat Cheese and Green Olive Empanadas . Enjoy! Makes about 1 ½ lb dough … [more]