Cuisine: Hors d'oeuvres
Refrigerator Pickles
I made these amazing Refrigerator Pickles. I had never made pickles before. My family was very dubious, until they tasted them 6 hours later. They are completely hooked. They were scarfing them down at 11:30 at night in their PJs. It was so successful, that I went out and bought more vinegar to make more. I want to try to make green beans, carrots, asparagus and snap peas!
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles
These Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles are great to serve with drinks or you can put them in a salad. The are spicy, tart and sweet and very addictive!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
Pork Pot Stickers
Pork Pot Stickers are easy and delicious. You do not have to have this pot sticker maker, you can do it by hand.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: Makes 30 pot stickers
Crispy Oven Zucchini Fries
These Crispy Oven Zucchini Fries are a healthier version of zucchini fries. I have included a recipe for Apricot Dipping Sauce, which is a nod to the beloved Hamburger Hamlet restaurant chain in Los Angeles. They were famous for their Zucchini Zircles. You can also cut them into discs. I really hate deep-frying, so these are done in the oven, which is so much easier and less messy.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Caramelized Onion and Apple Tarts with Gruyère and Thyme
Here is a sophisticated hors d'oeuvre of Caramelized Onion and Apple Tarts with Gruyere and Thyme. Every party needs an easy and elegant appetizer to keep guests satisfied until the main event. This recipe from the Williams Sonoma website is just the thing: simple, pretty and delicious.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 32 tarts
Turkey Meatballs with a Chipotle Barbecue Cranberry Sauce
Recently, I have catered event after event. I have been developing some new hors d'oeuvres to add to my repertoire. These Turkey Meatballs with a Chipotle Barbecue Cranberry Sauce are a new meatball recipe that got some rave reviews.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: Makes 16-20
Asian Salmon Cakes
These Asian Salmon Cakes are a bit of a departure from your average crab cake. These can be made ahead and frozen.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto Puffs
Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto Puffs is a great hors d'oeuvres for a party. Scrounging around the pantry, fridge and freezer and actually finding some decent ingredients makes me very happy. I needed a quick hors d'oeuvre and this is what I created. It's a good idea to always have some puff pastry in the freezer!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Classic Spinach Dip
This is the Classic Spinach Dip recipe. You can serve this in hollowed out bread or cabbage or a bowl.
- Prep: 10 mins
Shrimp Puffs
Shrimp Puffs are a super easy appetizer to make and are really delicious! Yes, it's another hors d'oeuvres for all that entertaining you're going to do! This one is very easy and delicious. If you can't find tiny bay shrimp, use regular size shrimp and cut them up. Warning - these are addictive! NB - I made the filling the day before the event.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 20 puffs
