Cuisine: appetizers

Savory Mushroom Spread

Savory Mushroom Spread are great make-ahead hors d'oeuvres. It is quick and easy and if you love mushrooms, you'll love this.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Rosemary Chipotle Shrimp

Rosemary Chipotle Shrimp

I love the smokey heat of this Rosemary Chipotle Shrimp. A chipotle is a smoke-dried jalapeño. I love the smokey heat. I did not skewer these shrimp with rosemary sprigs, but it's a great idea. This marinade can be used on chicken or any white fish; just add a couple of tablespoons of butter to the pan drippings after the chicken or fish has been cooked and removed. Drizzle with the sauce and serve.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Honey Lime Sriracha Salmon Bites

Honey Lime Sriracha Salmon Bites

Honey Lime Sriracha Salmon Bites are the perfect thing to add to your hors d'oeuvres repertoire.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 2 hrs
  • Cook: 5 mins

Crispy Roasted Beech Mushrooms

These Crispy Roasted Beech Mushrooms have nutty, buttery flavor, and a firm, crunchy texture. The mushrooms grow in clusters and produce tender caps.This is a snack I make around the cocktail hour. If you like mushrooms, you'll love these. There are clean and ready to use.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: This is a snack I made around the cocktail hour. If you like mushrooms, you'll love these. There are clean and ready to use. The Brown Beech mushroom, or Bunashimeji, and the White Beech mushroom, or Bunapi has a nutty, buttery flavor, and a firm, crunchy texture. The mushrooms grow in clusters and produce tender caps.

Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, and Bacon Spread

Our guests went crazy for this Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, and Bacon Spread! My daughter, Zoe, sends me recipes that she wants me to make. I made this one immediately. It's actually from Cooking Light Magazine.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip

Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip

Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip is so good. It seems like hummus is taking over the supermarkets. It occupies a big piece of refrigerator real estate. Don't get me wrong, I love good hummus, but I am a bit sick of it. Here is a new dip idea that's fast and easy.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Yields: Makes 1½ cups
Dill Pickle Dip

Dill Pickle Dip

This Dill Pickle Dip is divine! When my husband and I were dating 100 years ago and we would go to the supermarket, he would buy a jar of dill pickles and eat the entire jar in the car before we got home. He likes his dill pickles. His brother used to drink the juice, not sure if he still does this! Russell?!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins

Mexico Chiquito’s Cheese Dip

I love regional recipes with a story. This Mexico Chiquito’s Cheese Dip has a documentary made about it! Check it out here.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
Marinated Japanese Shiitake Mushrooms

Marinated Japanese Shiitake Mushrooms

These marinated Marinated Japanese Shiitake Mushrooms make a great appetizer or side and can be served on noodles, on top of pasta, or just by themselves. I used a mixture of shiitake and Brown Beech mushrooms.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins

Cheesy Party Bread

You've got to try this Cheesy Party Bread. It's a pull-apart bread that will be the star of your party. It's rather addictive!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins