Pizza Bites
Busy schedule? Trying to find something tasty to feed your family for dinner before everyone runs in different directions? Need a fun, filling appetizer for movie night or the big game? My Pizza Bites are easy to make and so full of rich Italian flavors. This recipe will become one of your “go to’s” for […]
Tuscan Dip (easy!)
Looking for a very easy, tasty dip to serve to your hungry guests? Try my Tuscan Dip, full of rich Italian flavors. Whip it up in 15 minutes.
Whipped Brie with Fig Jam, Pistachios and Hot Honey
I love pistachios and I love hot honey. My idea of heaven is to combine pistachios and hot honey in a lovely spread to serve on buttered, toasted baguette slices. The addition of Olivelle sweet cream butter infused olive oil adds a buttery flavor to this creamy spread.
Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Spread
This lovely spread is quick and easy to make and so delicious with flavors of smoked salmon, lemon juice, capers, fresh dill and a touch of horseradish. Topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning (this seasoning is made right here in Virginia!).
Bacon Wrapped Chili Lime Shrimp
A fun, easy appetizer! Serve with Willamette Valley Pinot Gris or a full-body fruity rosé. Perfect for al fresco dining!
White Truffle Shoestring Fries with Vindaloo Curry Ketchup
One of my favorite pairings with champagne is French Fries! White truffle oil adds a little elegance to shoestring fries in my White Truffle Shoestring Fries. Serve with Vindaloo Curry Ketchup. Vindaloo curry powder is one of the spiciest Indian curry powders. It contains full-flavored spices – cumin, roasted red chili pepper and turmeric. It […]
Hotter Than Hot Sausage Cheese Dip
Sausage cheese dip is the perfect dip to serve for the big game – football or poker! Beware this dip is HOT! HOT! HOT! with habanero peppers.
Gluten-free Caramelized Onion Dip
It’s important that everyone enjoys your party – even the folks who are on a gluten-free diet. They will love my Gluten-free Caramelized Onion Dip – and you will too!
Flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus) Chili Margarita Mocktail & Prosciutto Pepper Poppers
Flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus) Chili Margarita Mocktail, recipe compliments of Chef Carla Contreras, combines the luscious flavors of hibiscus (tart, floral and fruity flavor similiar to cranberries or pomegranate with ginger root and jalapeno to add heat and spiciness in this on-the-rocks margarita. Find the recipe HERE. Jalapeno Pepper Poppers are a wonderful appetizer to […]
White Cheddar Cheese Queso
Looking for a really tasty dip to serve with chips at your next casual get together with friends? My White Cheddar Cheese Queso takes white cheese dip up a notch. And it is SO EASY! You can top my queso with cooked and crumbled chorizo, finely chopped green onions or finely chopped jalapenos and tomatoes.
