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Deviled Crab Dip

Is your idea of dip some onion soup mix and sour cream? My Deviled Crab Dip Recipe takes the fresh flavor of crabs and ups the ante with fresh ingredients and some zesty hot sauce. They say the Devil is in the details, but this dip is so easy since I am using canned crab […]

Nicoise Salad with Grilled Tuna

It may sound fancy, but Nicoise Salad with Grilled Tuna is super easy to make! Elegant and fresh, this composed salad uses grilled tuna instead of canned. Along with fresh and lightly cooked vegetable and greens, this meal is the perfect meal on a hot summer day. The Nicoise salad definitely involves more than just […]

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Hazelnuts

A salad doesn’t always have to be a side dish, and it doesn’t always have to be lettuce, tomato and cucumber. How about salad as a meal? My Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Hazelnuts is made with ripe pears, toasted hazelnuts, creamy Gorgonzola and some bitter greens, this salad has it all – sweet, savory, […]

Grilled Watermelon Salad with Balsamic and Feta

Have you ever thought of grilling watermelon to make a summer salad. Grilled Watermelon Salad with Balsamic and Feta Cheese is a bright treat from the sharp peppery taste of Arugula with the saltiness of Feta Cheese and extra sweetness of the caramelized watermelon from the grilling process. You can use this same recipe with […]

Crostini – The Emergency Appetizer

Are your guests less than impressed by the same old chips and dips? Does the thought of unexpected company puts you in a panic? Allow me to introduce you to the Crostini – The Emergency Appetizer! Crostini – or “little toasts” in Italian – are simply small slices of grilled bread, usually made with baguette […]
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Roasted Garlic Butter Shrimp Fondue

We’re bringing fondue back from the 70’s! This easy fondue made of roasted garlic and butter is the perfect vehicle for steamed shrimp. And gathering your guests around the fondue pot is a great way to get a party started! ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ 2-3 heads garlic 1 pound (4 sticks) salted butter 24 shrimp […]

Rockin Reubens – A Quick and Easy Appetizer

What do you get when you cross a bread stick and a pastrami sandwich. You get an amazingly simple and hearty appetizer, Rockin Reubens. Perfect for a buffet, or as a snack on movie night these versatile snacks are easy to make and always a crowd pleaser! ============================ 🍽🍸🥩 Recipe ============================ Dipping sauce: (may be […]

Sesame Encrusted Tuna – 3 Ways

Nothing is easier and more delicious than Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna that has been lightly seared and served rare with some tangy ginger soy dipping sauce. Encrusting the tuna with sesame seeds provides an Asian flair, protecting the meat during the sear and adding a nutty flavor as the seeds toast. Searing happens quickly with […]
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Mini Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Soy Aioli

If you love shrimp, then these mini shrimp cakes will wake up your palate when paired with the lemon soy aioli. Shrimp cakes are very similar to crab cakes, but are cheaper to make – they pack a more flavorful and moist punch in a single bite. Never made an aioli before – it’s easy. […]

Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese

Sometimes the best appetizers are the simple ones. These savory Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese only take two ingredients to make. Dried dates have a chewy texture and sweet taste with a hint of caramel, but there’s no sugar added. Pair them with blue cheese and get salty, sweet, and creamy. Then just watch them […]

Chicken Liver Pâté

Ewwww, chicken livers! They look atrocious, but taste great. My recipe for chicken liver pâté will make you never say EWWW again. Exceptionally creamy, with a buttery richness from my secret ingredient – sour cream – lightens the mixture and gives it a lift. Serve with toast points, crackers or slices of cucumber. 1 container chicken livers […]

How to Make a Cheese Board

There are no real rules when it comes to creating a cheese board! They can be neat and composed, or artfully messy, and the ingredients are limited only to your imagination. I like to use a minimum of three cheeses – a blue cheese, a sharp cheese, and a soft cheese. Laid out on a […]