Cuisine: Hors d'oeuvres

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Browned Butter, Lemon and Parmesan

Usually, these are made with soy sauce and bonito flakes. This recipe for Blistered Shishito Peppers with Browned Butter, Lemon and Parmesan is a completely different way of serving them. About one out of every ten peppers is spicy. The person that gets the spicy one will have good luck!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Corn Tempura with Smokey Chipotle Aoïli

Corn Tempura with Smokey Chipotle Aoïli is a very delicious appetizer. Just be careful when you are deep frying for splattering fat. You want to keep a lid on it!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins

Marmite Popcorn

I happen to love snacks. In fact, if I could, I would eat snacks instead of real meals, but that would send the wrong message to my (now adult) children. One of my favorite snacks is from the UK called Twiglets. It's definitely an acquired taste. It's marmite covered twigs. Doesn't that sound appealing?! Since they are difficult to find here and rather expensive, this Marmite Popcorn fits the bill.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Cook: 5 mins

Broiled Shrimp Vermouth

Broiled Shrimp Vermouth is a very simple, yet flavorful way to make shrimp for any party. Your guests will love them. It couldn't get any easier.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings

Artichoke Dip

This Artichoke Dip is so quick and easy to prepare. It's SO good and can be served hot, cold or at room temperature. It's a great addition to any party.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Baked Chicken Wings 2 Ways

Chicken Wings 2 Ways is a great appetizer for any party. Traditional chicken wings are pretty spicy. I added a non-spicy version. You can divide the recipe in half and make both to satisfy everyone. The key to crispy chicken wings is boiling them first. These seem counter-intuitive, but it works. Make sure you pat them dry before roasting. Moisture is the enemy of crispiness!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 2 - 4 Servings

Lemon-Parmesan Popcorn

Lemon-Parmesan Popcorn is my new favorite snack! It's so lemony / peppery.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Buffalo Cauliflower

These Buffalo Cauliflower are a super healthy snack for any party and your vegetarian friends with love it!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Honey Ginger Garlic Shrimp

This Honey Ginger Garlic Shrimp is crispy, caramelized and is great as an appetizer or a main dish.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Jalapeño Goat Cheese Hush Puppies

Hush Puppies are a ball of fried cornmeal, which a typical Southern side dish. These have goat cheese and jalapeño, which gives it an extra boost of flavor.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: Makes about 18