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Appetizer Recipes

A platter of Shrimp Toast.

Shrimp Toast - My Way

There is a Chinese restaurant here that has shrimp toast on its menu. I dream ...

A platter of Gluten-Free Cheesy Corn Pups with dipping sauce.

Gluten-Free Cheesy Corn Pups

Many of my friends and relatives need to eat gluten-free so I try to develop ...

Asiago Spinach and Artichoke Dip for Game Day with tortilla chips.

Asiago Spinach and Artichoke Dip for Game Day

This is a fave at all parties. I serve it up in a nice bread ...

Lumpia (Meat & Veggie)

Lumpia is a favorite in our household. We make it on special occasions. This is ...

Russian Deviled Eggs garnished with red caviar and a sprig of fresh dill.

Russian Deviled Eggs • Oeufs à la Russe

This colorful & tasty elevated version of the traditional ones is the perfect hors d’oeuvre ...

My version of Bruschetta.  Makes for a really nice appetizer.

Buonissima Bruschetta

This was a recipe from a friend of mine. I have changed it a ...

Roasted Almonds with Garlic and Rosemary

For Thanksgiving, my son served delicious Spanish garlic and rosemary almonds. I am too cheap ...

A platter of Momma Sweet Biscuits.

Momma Sweet Biscuits

My 9 yr old son named this snack/dessert. (Momma sweet biscuits). Now they are requested ...

A platter of Chicken Pinwheels W/Creamy Lemon Sauce.

Chicken Pinwheels w/Creamy Lemon Sauce

To quote my kids "Oh my God mom these are heaven on a plate" and ...

Bacon Horseradish Dip ready to serve.

Bacon Horseradish Chip Dip

This is our family dip recipe. We have it at every family gathering, and it's ...

Delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip baked until golden brown.

Delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip

I've always loved this dip, I just wanted to make my own version. This was ...

Classic Egg Salad

I really like egg salad and this is just one of many version! Cook time ...

A platter of Rattlesnake Eggs with ranch dressing for dipping.

Rattlesnake Eggs

These are like poppers if you have never had them and if you have had ...

Crab Rangoon Dip

Took this to work for a pot luck and got rave reviews. I like to ...

A bowl of Caramel Coated Walnuts.

Caramel Coated Walnuts

Great appetizer or have on hand for treat or snacks. Everyone asks for the recipe.

Hot Hero Sandwich on a plate with chips.

Hot Hero Sandwiches

These sandwiches are great when you're entertaining a crowd. They can be made ahead and ...

Greek Yogurt Dip Tzatziki with pita chips.

Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip "Tzatziki"

Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to ...

A platter of Purple Pickled Eggs.

Purple Pickled Eggs

I have been eating these purple pickled eggs my whole life. They are tangy ...

A platter of Mexican Pinwheels.

Mexican Pinwheels

This is a great appetizer to bring to a party because the hostess does not ...

A platter of Millie's Sweet Potato Biscuits.

Sweet Potato Biscuits, Millie's

I first had these little biscuits at a quaint mountain restaurant. This is my own ...

Perfect for entertaining these tomato tarts are easy to assemble, so beautiful, and amazingly delicious.  Bake some for your friends and family today.

Tomato Tart

Tomato Tart is made easy with frozen puff pastry, garden fresh tomatoes, fresh herbs, mozzarella, ...

Not your mother's Deviled Eggs!

Wasabi Devils

Turn up the heat this summer with this spicy spin on deviled eggs.

So Yummy

Spur-of-the-Moment Essentials: Pizza Quesadilla

Made these yesterday as a kind of mid-day snack. Although it was raining, the temps ...

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