I LOVE Chips & Salsa! I’d have to say it’s my favorite snack food / appetizer. But let me qualify … the tortilla chips need to be light and crunchy with just the right amount of salt. And the salsa, a spicy, chunky version (preferably with chunks of green onion, tomato & cilantro) — NEVER [...]
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Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips & Corn Salsa
Posted in Appetizers, Food & Recipes, tagged Chips and salsa, Corn and chile Salsa, Corn Salsa, Summer Appetizer, Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips, Trader Joes on August 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Lime Drink … without a name
Posted in Appetizers, Food & Recipes, Summer, tagged limeade and vodka, refreshing limeade drink, summer drink on August 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a refreshing lime drink for summer that’s so easy to make! My sister made these on vacation in Durango. While they actually have a name, it’s not one that I would print on my blog. :) So … any name ideas for this great summer drink? Directions 1 large can Limeade, thawed 1 can [...]
An Italian Birthday Dinner
Posted in Appetizers, Entertaining, Food & Recipes, tagged birthday dinner, birthday traditions, Italian dinner, Italian meal on April 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
At our house, we have a family tradition where the one celebrating their birthday gets to choose the entire menu for their birthday dinner. This tradition started with my mom. As kids, we always got to choose what we wanted for our birthday dinner. My mom is a great cook! I can’t believe that I [...]
Grilled Herb Shrimp
Posted in Appetizers, Entertaining, Food & Recipes, tagged Grilled Herb Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp, Mango Salsa, Shrimp appetizer on December 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is a family favorite … Grilled Herb Shrimp served with Mango Salsa. Both recipes are from Barefoot Contessa. I make this as an appetizer instead of a main course. And, it’s an appetizer that you can “make ahead” — which I love. When I’m in a time crunch, I buy the Mango Salsa from [...]
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Papaya
Posted in Appetizers, Entertaining, Food & Recipes, Holidays, tagged Bacon wrapped scallops, Bacon wrapped scallops with papaya, holiday appetizers, Scallop appetizers on December 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As far as appetizers go, Bacon-wrapped Scallops are always a favorite with our friends and family. This recipe is from San Francisco Flavors (a Junior League cookbook). While the original recipe calls for pancetta instead of bacon, I tend to use bacon. It’s easier to work with (and less expensive) when making a large number [...]
Prosciutto Pear Wraps
Posted in Appetizers, Christmas, Entertaining, Fall Season, Food & Recipes, tagged holiday appetizers, Prosciutto appetizers, Prosciutto Pear Wraps, Prosciutto Wraps on December 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is a simple, fresh appetizer that I’ve been making for years. I believe I found the recipe in an INStyle Magazine — many years ago. I always make this for our annual Christmas party. It’s such a nice combination of flavors. Prosciutto Pear Wraps Makes about 60 pieces 1/3 lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut [...]
Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese & Figs
Posted in Appetizers, Fall Season, Food & Recipes, tagged Bon appetit appetizer, fig and goat cheese appetizer, pancetta and fig appetizer on November 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I needed to take an appetizer to a dinner party over the weekend. A friend suggested that I try one the appetizers in the new issue of Bon Appetit. The Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Figs sounded delicious, so I decided to make them. We were not disappointed! The sweetness of the fig with [...]
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Posted in Appetizers, Food & Recipes, tagged bruschetta, bruschetta al pomodoro on September 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Bruschetta is one of the easiest appetizers to make. In Italian, bruschetta simply means “grilled bread”. There are many variations of bruschetta (depending on the topping), but it usually starts with sliced bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil. Bruschetta al Pomodoro (or tomato bruschetta) is one of my favorites. It’s always a [...]
Grilled Artichokes
Posted in Appetizers, Food & Recipes, tagged artichoke appetizer, grilled artichokes on September 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
One of our favorite appetizers to make (spring through summer) is a grilled artichoke. They are fun (and a bit messy) to eat. Artichokes are one of the few veggies our son will eat. Not sure why he ever considered trying an artichoke, but we’re sure glad he did! Costco often has artichokes (4 to [...]
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers
Posted in Appetizers, Food & Recipes, Holidays on May 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, wouldn’t it be fun to add some yummy appetizers to your family menu? Here are two of our favorite appetizers that go well with a Mexican fiesta. Rainbow Guacamole Ingredients Guacamole: 4 ripe Avocados Juice of 1 Lemon (~ 3 Tbs) 8 Dashes of Tabasco Sauce 1/2 [...]
