Best Appetizer Recipes
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Poached Shrimp
simple shrimp, special presentation The idea for this recipe started with a presentation I was dying to play with. I loved the idea of serving an appetizer on a bed of popcorn. Of course, popcorn is best all buttered up. So, naturally (wink, wink), I thought pretty little pink shrimp atop a platter of popcorn would not only be beautiful, but also delicious, as the poaching butter dripped onto the popcorn. Anyway, I did it. It was very fun and yummy too. Have fun with this recipe yourself by poaching the shrimp with fresh herbs, or seasoning the popcorn with gourmet salts. I like to use a cilantro-lime salt. Continue Reading »
How to Make Ricotta
Homemade Ricotta This is one of those recipes that Kelly calls me a “show-off” for even attempting. But, the thing is, once you make homemade ricotta yourself, there is no going back. And when it’s so darn simple to make ricotta, how can you resist? For a real showstopper, serve a small scoop of ricotta on top a hunk of watermelon with lemon zest and a sprinkle of chopped fresh jalapeño. Continue Reading »
Arancini
Gourmet Italian appetizer Arancini, or, rice balls, are risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese, fried, and finished off with marinara sauce. In Italy Arancini are eaten as a snack but I like to serve them as an appetizer along with Baked Prosciutto Cups and Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta. This recipe is always a huge hit! Continue Reading »
Fried Green Tomatoes
This is a great southern recipe that is delicious itself as an appetizer or as a surprise under a juicy burger. Turn it into its own sandwich altogether by layering it onto chewy pretzel bread or a flaky biscuit. Continue Reading »
Chorizo Sausage Egg with Pico
the egg made incredibly edible Turn the incredible edible egg into something better than breakfast fast with homemade sausage right on top. Think beyond the appetizer dips that typically take you through sports season with an egg doctored up with pork sausage and super fresh pico. Continue Reading »
