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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 […]

June 2, 2020

Quiche Recipes 101 – Ham & Cheese

Quiche, that savory egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust, is often over-looked and underrated. But using a good basic quiche recipe and your imagination for the ingredients, it can be the star of any breakfast, brunch or lunch. A perfect quiche is creamy and soft with contrast of texture from its fillings. For […]

May 19, 2020

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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 […]

April 28, 2020

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 […]

March 10, 2020

Cobb Salad

The Cobb Salad is one of my favorite salads. This arranged salad, with its sheer number of topping choices, makes it a hearty lunch or dinner rather then a side salad. Colorful and protein packed with chicken, hard boiled eggs and bacon. Don’t let the many ingredients in this salad scare you, they can all […]

January 21, 2020

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 […]

January 7, 2020

Baked Ham and Egg Cups

Is breakfast the hardest meal to manage in your house. My Baked Ham and Egg Cups are low-carb, quick and easy to make. Ham slices pressed into a muffin tin, then filled with an egg and cheese. Serve these up with some fresh fruit and a bagel or muffin and breakfast is ready. These are […]

November 26, 2019

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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. […]

November 12, 2019

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 […]

October 22, 2019

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 […]

September 3, 2019

Asian Turkey Meatballs with a Crunch

Two of my favorite things – meatballs and Asian flavors are joined together to make a fantastic appetizer or meal in less than 30 minutes. Forget the same old beef or pork meatballs, these Asian Turkey mini-meatballs with a crunch are easy to make. These savory little treats have great Asian flavors thanks to garlic, […]

August 27, 2019

Summer Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

Like a bowl of jewels and pearls, my simmer tomato and mozzarella salad is best made at the height of summer when tomatoes are plentiful and delicious! Light, beautiful and delicious, this salad is the perfect summer dish as it doesn’t require any cooking. Did you know that New Jersey tomatoes have received a great […]

July 16, 2019