Cuisine: appetizers
Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese
Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese is a wonderful appetizer or side dish! I have been known to wake up in the morning and eat pickled beets. Yes, I know I'm weird! My favorite being Pickled Beets and Eggs. Beets are high in many vitamins and minerals, and the juice from red beets has been actually shown to reduce high blood pressure. Beets help cleanse your liver, boost your sex drive (nature's Viagra), combat depression, relaxes the mind, contributes to a sense of well being and the list goes on.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Cheesy Greek Swirls
My friend Leila made these wonderful Cheesy Greek Swirls. I always have a package of puff pastry in the freezer to make last minute hors d'oeuvres.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: Makes 20 Swirls
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.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
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.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Honey Lime Sriracha Salmon Bites
Honey Lime Sriracha Salmon Bites are the perfect thing to add to your hors d'oeuvres repertoire.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
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.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1½ cups
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?!
- 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.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
