Bec’s Pimiento Cheese – Secret Ingredient Mascarpone Cheese
As a southern gal, I love pimiento cheese. I like my pimiento cheese to be creamy with just a hint of spicy. I add whipped cream and mascarpone cheese to Havarti and sharp cheddar to make my spread super creamy, then I add nanami togarashi (Japanese 7 spice – red chili pepper, sansho Japanese pepper, […]
Prize Winning Sausage Chutney Spread
This has been one of my favorite snacks since I ran a catering service years ago. It is so easy and so flavorful. Only 4 ingredients and ready in just minutes! Find chutney in fancier grocery stores – I get mine at Fresh Market. I won the grand prize in a Nabisco Triscuit recipe contest […]
Jumbo Lump Crab Dip
My jumbo lump crab dip is creamy and luscious, full of delightful crab flavor. It’s served cold so its easy to pack up and take to a friends house to share as an appetizer.
Pimiento Cheese Italian Sausage Balls
Who doesn’t love a sausage ball appetizer? Red Lobster Chesapeake Bay Biscuit mix replaces the usual Bisquick biscuit mix in my recipe, along with Italian sausage taking the place of breakfast sausage, to make Italian Sausage Balls! And the surprise ingredient is pimiento cheese.
Fresh Summer Salsa
I love my fresh salsa recipe because you can adjust the seasonings to your specific taste. If you like spicy, add a little more jalapeno pepper. Love cilantro? Add more. If you like your salsa a little sweeter add a bit more honey. Have fun with it!
Hot Dried Beef Pecan Spread
This recipe is an oldie, but a goodie. My mom used to make this back in the 1960’s. Always a popular spread for your appetizer table.
Lemongrass Sesame Glazed Beef Skewers
Always one of the most popular appetizers on my holiday buffet table. Make ahead – marinate beef up to 1 day in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Mango Salsa
Serve this flavorful fresh mango salsa with roasted or grilled pork, grilled shrimp or hint of lime tortilla chips.
Jalapeno Lime Roasted Corn Salsa
I love fresh corn on (or off) the cob. Add it to fresh tomato salsa and I am over the moon happy! Here’s my recipe for my favorite fresh salsa. The heat is added with jalapeno lime olive oil and green chile infused olive oil. Olivelle infused olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars are available […]
Cantaloupe Prosciutto Salad with Vine-ripened Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
Enjoy this refreshing flavorful salad when melon and peaches are in their peak season. The melon and peaches have fresh fruity flavor while the prosciutto adds a touch of salt along with a bit of sweetness from the balsamic vinegar. The raspberry balsamic glaze is much lighter than the heavy traditional balsamic glaze and it’s […]
