This Chipotle Crab Corn Dip is fresh and light, made with lots of fresh vegetables and gets a kick from homemade chipotle aioli. My family loves crab. I think it comes from my Maryland upbringing that I’ve passed onto my kids. Recently, I made this Chipotle Crab Dip for a going away party for a…
Spanish Chicken Pintxo Recipe
Chicken Pintxo is a Spanish tapas that’s full of flavor and great party food. My family loves tapas because it’s a fun and delicious way to try a variety of dishes in small bites. This past weekend, I threw my husband a tapas party for his birthday. Chicken Pintxo was one of the nine tapas…
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail is an easy and elegant appetizer for a special occasion. Roasting the shrimp with garlic and a touch of Spanish smoked paprika gives the shrimp an extra bump of flavor. Shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular holiday appetizers. This version of shrimp cocktail is one I made several years ago for…
Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites Recipe
Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites are easy to make for a healthy delicious appetizer with all the flavors of a spicy tuna roll served on tortilla chips. Perfect for parties and celebrations. This is a great recipe for using up bits and pieces of fresh sushi-grade tuna. When I made my Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado…
Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip Recipe
This Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip makes a healthy snack or appetizer, and will help boost your immune system. Serve with colorful fresh cut vegetables. Sponsored by MegaFood. A strong immune system is important to staying healthy year round, being your first line of your body’s defense against disease. Eating a healthy diet, rich in…
Thai Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
These Thai Beef Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce are perfect for a party. (This post has been updated to include more photos) If you’ve ever had chicken satay with peanut sauce, then you know how addictively delicious they are. These Thai Beef Satay Skewers are a nice change from chicken satay and your guests will…
Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Recipe
This elegant Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing is fresh, light and healthy. Sponsored by Peapod. I developed this Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Appetizer for Peapod.com, inspired by an appetizer at the Outback Steakhouse. This light and healthy appetizer is super versatile – it’s elegant enough to serve for a dinner…
Easy Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers Recipe
These Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers are quick and easy to make, and are perfect for summer entertaining. I love little bites. In fact, I could make an entire meal out of appetizers. One of our family traditions whenever one of my boys comes home to visit from college is to make a special meal their…
Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad
Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad is an elegant holiday appetizer that can be assembled last minute. I’m originally from Maryland so crabs and Old Bay seasoning holds a special place in my heart. These Endive Spears Stuffed With Old Bay Crab Salad are another one of the appetizers I made for our friend’s book…
Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce
Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce will get rave reviews from your guests. People love food on skewers, especially during parties when everything is standing around chatting. If you’re looking for something a little different to serve this holiday season, you must try these Thai Chicken Skewer Appetizers with Sweet and…
The Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) Recipe
This is the Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe I’ve ever made. A special method of using garlic three different ways infuses the shrimp with tons of garlicky flavor. I am so excited to share this fabulous Garlic Shrimp tapas/appetizer recipe with you today. It’s one of my kids’ and husband’s favorites when we eat out…
Kalamata Olive and Caper Hummus
Hummus with Kalamata Olives and Capers At a recent visit to the Farmer’s Market, I sampled some hummus with olives and capers and loved the Mediterranean flavors in this bean dip. I’ve made hummus many times, adding sun-dried tomatoes and sometimes, roasted garlic, but not this combination of Kalamata Olives and Capers.The briny flavors from…
Seven Layer Dip Recipe
Seven Layer Dip is a crowd pleaser. This appetizer is a favorite for parties. Seven-Layer Dip, a Crowd-Pleaser This is my second month joining in on the fun with the Secret Recipe Club, created by Amanda of Amanda’s Cookin. This month there are over 100 food bloggers participating in the Secret Recipe Club. The idea behind…
Recipe for Zaatar Meatballs
Today, I tried a new spice called zaatar (or za’atar) in a meatball recipe. Meatballs are popular with my kids, and an easy way to introduce new spices to them. Zaatar, a Middle Eastern spice, is a mixture of sumac (which has a lemony taste), thyme and sesame seeds. Some mixes include marjoram, oregano, coriander,…