This is a great recipe made from dried garbanzo beans and soy beans. I cook my beans in a pressure cooker for an hour in a half water, half stock solution, but the old 'soak the beans overnight and simmer...
Pumpkin seeds roasted with notes of cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, and brown sugar are an exotic, salty-spicy-sweet combination. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
This is my own spread. Here in Florida there is a wide variety of these served at restaurants, but this beats anyone else's, so it's been said. Enjoy! It is commonly served with crackers.
Smooth broiled eggplant accented with chopped onion, olive oil, and dill. You can adjust the seasonings to your liking. Serve in a pita or as a dip for bread.
If you love mushrooms, you'll love this easy hot appetizer. Sauteed mushrooms are baked with cheese inside a flaky crust. Poppy seeds may be used in place of sesame seeds.
This is my mom's Swedish meatball recipe. This isn't the kind a lot of people are used to in a creamy white sauce. She served them every Christmas Eve in a chafing dish as part of the 'Smörgåsbord.'...
This is a fun version of nachos, using waffle fries instead of tortilla chips. Every year at our annual St. Patrick's Day party, this is the first appetizer to go!
This is such an easy appetizer that never fails to impress! People are familiar with feta, but this traditional Greek way of preparing is not as well known. The salty/sour taste of the feta offsets the...
Use this creamy and tangy dip for dipping fruit or as a fruit salad dressing. It's excellent for strawberries. Most people don't know there's tequila in it. They only know that it is really yummy!
This is a wonderful combination of ripe plum tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic and arugula that together pack a punch when served on a slice of French bread.
A delicious turkey lettuce wrap that's quick, easy, gluten free, and dairy free. Every time I make this recipe, the serving dish is left spinning! A total crowd pleaser.
This warm, mild, creamy fondue is simple to make but tastes like you spent a lot more time on it. Delicious with bread cubes, vegetables, or even little meatballs. It's a great base recipe to put your...
Avocado, bacon, and eggs are such a great combination! This is a quick and easy way to take deviled eggs to a new level! I won't make them without avocado! It adds so much taste and texture.
Pronounced 'bun-yet,' this is an old world Italian recipe from my Nonie's kitchen. It is made using mainly parsley and garlic and is meant to be eaten with a crusty warm bread. It is almost sinful to share...
These are delicious mushrooms my boyfriend's father made that I tweaked into my own. You can play with different cheeses and sauces including salad dressings. I have found these to be my favorites. I have...
Everything seasoning is trending all over the United States. Although it may have made its debut on bagels, it's such a flavorful, multi-purpose blend and tastes so good on just about "everything," including...
This recipe is fantastic! Every time I take it somewhere, people ask me for the recipe. For the cheese sprinkle, you can use 1/2 of an envelope of dry cheese mix from a macaroni and cheese boxed mix, if...
This recipe would be perfect for those of you who love to munch on snacks during the day, but don't want to add up the excessive amount of carbs. These tots are not only low-carb and tasty, they are also...
An extraordinary dip for an ordinary pretzel. The perfect combination. This is a clone of our favorite raspberry honey/mustard pretzel dip. When the store was sold out of our favorite gourmet dip, Hubby...
This salsa is so easy to throw together on days when you already have the smoker going. Tweak it to your preferred heat level by leaving some or all of the jalapeno seeds in for a spicier salsa! The longer...
Sweet with heat! YUM! The smoky heat of the chipotle powder mixed with the sweetness of the maple syrup makes you keep coming back for more! Makes a great appetizer at your next Grey Cup party.
Serve these eggplant stacks as an elegant appetizer, for lunch, or even as a light dinner. There are many variations out there, most of them Italian-inspired. They usually include tomato sauce, basil,...
This is a very simple and surprisingly flavorful recipe for smoked nachos prepared on a charcoal grill. The chips, cheese, and beans really soak up the smoke flavor in just a few minutes. Smoke is the...
Oatmeal, cinnamon, raisins, and dates are the main ingredients in this delicious, healthy, and kid-friendly treat! Find the dates in the bulk aisle of large grocery stores or health-food stores.
These egg-salad stuffed endive leaves make a great appetizer instead of salty chips. They look pretty too. If you are taking them to a party, the egg-salad may be made the night before and refrigerated...