Appetizers

Roasted Figs with Prosciutto

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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

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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

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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...

Junior League Toast

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I’m a Junior League Drop Out. But, I still tip my hat to their recipes. Mom’s Sunflower Sampler from the Wichita Junior League is something I would grab if the house caught on fire. It’s a classic. Ingredients: 1 loaf Pepperidge Farm Very Thin Sliced Bread...

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

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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...