Cuisine: appetizers
Butternut Squash Tart with Fried Sage
My very talented daughter Zoe made this Butternut Squash Tart with Fried Sage. It's drizzled with honey that has been infused with red Thai chile. It's sweet and spicy which become a match made in heaven. It's topped with crispy fried sage leaves straight from her herb garden.
By - Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
Elba’s Deep Fried Dill Pickles
My Aunt Elba is famous in the family for making deep fried dill pickles. I was secretly hoping that she would make them while I was visiting. They are seriously good and extremely addictive. Her fried pickles are the best ones I have ever had.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
"Squash blossoms" generally refers to zucchini blossoms, though almost every member of the squash genus produces edible flowers. They are very delicate and highly perishable, and because of that are rarely stocked in supermarkets. You can find them at farmers markets when in season. These Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms is the most popular way to make them. They are stuffed with ricotta and battered and fried to crispy perfection.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes about 16
Avocado Deviled Eggs
These Avocado Deviled Eggs are my absolute favorite deviled eggs. Adding avocado, lemon juice, and sour cream, make them super tangy and delicious.The creaminess and healthy fat from the avocado add extra richness.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Sticky Bacon and Sage Wrapped Cocktail Sausages
I always have cocktail sausages in the fridge. You never know when you're going to have a party! These Sticky Bacon and Sage Wrapped Cocktail Sausages are really good and don't last long.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: Makes 30
Avocado Toast
Avocado Toast seems to have come from Queensland, Australia in the mid-1970s. In 1962, a New York Times article showcased an "unusual" way to serve avocado as the filling of a toasted sandwich. If you love avocados, this is one of the best ways to eat them.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Nigella’s Cocktail Sausages
Nigella's Cocktail Sausages have sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce which give them a sweet-savory stickiness that makes this hors d'oeuvres not last long. It's a very easy appetizer or snack to make for any party.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Cheddar Cheese Coins
These Cheddar Cheese Coins are really addictive and great to serve with drinks. They are made in a food processor and rolled into logs, which can be stored in the fridge or freezer to slice a bake later.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
This Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce was created in St. Louis. The ravioli is breaded, fried and served with marinara sauce. It makes a great hors-d'oeuvre for any party.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Artichoke Dip with Pimentos & Chiles
I love any kind of artichoke dip. I usually make this basic recipe, but I found this recipe that incorporates pimentos and green chiles. It's really good.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
