Party Appetizer Recipes

Stone Fruit Quesadilla

creamy plum, crispy tortilla Omigoodness this is delicious. And fun. And surprising. And fresh. And so darn easy. Enjoy this for lunch with a smear of Mint Pesto and a cup of Gazpacho. Or serve it as an appetizer for your Cinco de Mayo menu. Follow it up with a Mole Burger and Mexican Grilled Corn. Talk about tickling your tostada… Continue Reading »

Cajun Sausage and Onion Bites

a spicy, sweet bite to eat About the time of year when there is a brisk feel to the air and sweaters are brought out once again, I know that many of us turn to comfort food. Recently I created a party menu around my take on comfort food in the ‘70s. I created these delicious cajun sausage bites that have just enough bite and just enough sweetness to them to become a hit. As with everything, they are super easy to make. Have your own ‘70s theme party and add my Shrimp with Henry Bain Sauce and Tangy Pork to your menu. Continue Reading »

Tangy Pork: Easy Pork Tenderloin Recipes

This tangy pork tenderloin is one of those easy pork tenderloin recipes that may take you by surprise.  I am always on a quest to combine a powerful mix of flavors in one delicious bite. Continue Reading »

Shrimp with Henry Bain Sauce

a fun appetizer to incite conversation In 1881 Henry Bain created his special sauce for serving with game animals. Today, you can use the sauce in much the same way. With the leftovers, marinate steak or chicken, or just toss it on top of a brick of cream cheese and serve it with crackers. I think that it works really well with this recipe. Shrimp Piccata and Honey Baked Ham Stuffed Shrimp are other easy and fun appetizers to serve when entertaining friends and family. Continue Reading »

Brie and Grape Grilled Cheese

grown up great grilled cheese Just one bite and you will be hooked. This delicious combination of the sweet grape and the creamy cheese will change the way you approach a grilled cheese. I like to cut the sandwiches in half and serve them as appetizers at a party. For a twist on the traditional grilled cheese and soup combonation add Cream of Mushroom Soup to this untraditional grilled cheese for the classic meal. For another take on grilled cheese check out my Greek Grilled Cheese recipe. Continue Reading »