Appetizers

Stuffed Jalapenos

Nothing new here folks but it bares repeating if these haven’t crossed your mind lately and you’re firing up the grill now that spring is in the air. I made them last night in the oven on a baking sheet with a wire rack but I...

Sandy’s Ultimate Party Crab Dip

 My friend Sandy made this on Christmas Eve and I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make it and take a photo. This would have made a perfect Super Bowl appetizer. Just remember that this is a crock pot recipe and probably the only...

Roasted Figs with Prosciutto

This recipe from The Barefoot Contessa is so simple that it seems ridiculous. Pop one of these babies in your mouth and you will realize that simple can equal absolute deliciousness. It’s a perfect appetizer to serve at a cocktail party and the figs make it...

Kahlua Pecan Brie

This is the number one request I get when I offer to bring an appetizer during the holiday’s. I shouldn’t share the recipe because now everyone will know what a no-brainer it is – there’s nothing to it. Ingredients: 1 small rind of brie cheese 1/2...

BBQ Shrimp

Mom always loved this as an appetizer but it can also be a main course served with fettucini. Ingredients: 2 lbs. large shrimp unpeeled 1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks) 7 TBSP. Worcestershire 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1 lemon 1 tsp. crab boil seasoning Instructions: Mix everything...

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

I love these and so does everyone else, be careful or you will fill up on them before it’s time to eat dinner. Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. Worcestershire 16 oz. bacon 2-8oz. can whole water chestnuts drained (in the Asian...