Cuisine: appetizers

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
Bacon & Brown Sugar Smokies

Bacon & Brown Sugar Smokies

Warning! These Bacon & Brown Sugar Smokies are addictive! This is reminiscent of Brown Sugar Bacon, which is transcendent. My husband thinks the little smokies should be bathed in Dijon mustard before wrapping up in the bacon, which would be very good.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings

Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney & Almonds

This Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney & Almonds is a great thing to make for a party. You can make it in advance and freeze it to be ready for any party. The key is to decorate it with the theme of the party.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 20 servings
Tuscan Sausage, Spinach, Bean Dip

Tuscan Sausage, Spinach, Bean Dip

This is a wonderful Tuscan Sausage, Spinach, Bean Dip, which has ground sausage, white beans, cream cheese, and Parmesan. It's almost hearty enough to be a main dish. You can easily cut this recipe in half.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 16 Servings
Apricot Honey Mustard Baked Salami

Apricot Honey Mustard Baked Salami

This Apricot Honey Mustard Baked Salami recipe is one of the most popular recipes that I have ever posted. It is so good and easy to make for a great hors d'oeuvres.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs
  • Yields: 12 - 14 Servings
Rosemary & Sea Salt Flatbread Crackers

Rosemary & Sea Salt Flatbread Crackers

These homemade Rosemary & Sea Salt Flatbread Crackers are a breeze to make.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips

Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips

These Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips are my new addiction. I had them at a gastropub in Los Angeles called Little Bear and have recreated them for you to try at home.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Benihana Shrimp Sauce

This Benihana Shrimp Sauce is perfect to serve with chilled shrimp.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins

Spicy Lemon Pepper Sauce

This Spicy Lemon Pepper Sauce is perfect to serve with chilled shrimp.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins