Appetizers

Summer Shrimp Cocktail

June 30, 2010

What do you think of when you hear the words “shrimp cocktail?” You don’t even need to think about it, do you? I don’t. Those words instantly transport me back in time to the 1970′s and almost every steak house’s appetizer menu. The shrimp cocktail was a classic, wasn’t it? It came to the table in a stemmed glass [...]

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Deviled Eggs

May 4, 2010

Okay, okay! I know I should have gotten my act together and posted this one before Easter. That’s when everybody has more boiled eggs than they know what to do with, right? Maybe. But don’t save deviled eggs for just an Easter treat. They’re great as a side dish with fried chicken or pork chops and [...]

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Strawberry-Balsamic Appetizer

April 29, 2010

I’ve been on a bit of an appetizer kick lately. You might remember my last post – that cute little BLT Bite that lots of people liked. BeeBop really enjoyed those as well! And while he was testing them, I helped myself to a few of these Strawberry-Balsamic Appetizers. This is a quick and easy appetizer with quite [...]

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BLT Bites

April 26, 2010

Don’t you sometimes need just a bite or two of something? Not a whole sandwich, not a whole piece or slice, but just a bite. Well, this is one of those recipes for when you just want a bite. A bite of a BLT, that is. This takes all the elements of a classic bacon, [...]

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Mini Caprese Appetizers

July 1, 2009

All the elements of a classic caprese salad in an appetizer! I actually wanted to call this “Caprese on a Stick” but thought that really wasn’t quite nice enough for this little appetizer. Make these in advance if you like, but be sure to let them come to room temperature before serving. Much more flavorful [...]

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