Prep Time:15 minsCook Time:15 minsTotal Time:30 mins Crab cakes get a Southwestern twist with the addition of fresh corn kernels, cilantro, and lime …
Appetizer & Side Dish Recipes
Appetizers and side dishes are oftentimes afterthoughts but they don't have to be with this collection of recipes. They are ready to help you rock your next dinner party!
Cardamom Spiced Strawberry and Apple Salad with Lemon Cream
Cardamom adds unexpected flavor to this strawberry and green apple salad. The lemon cream will make you want to lick your plate. So often …
Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini
Soft goat cheese, fresh figs, and homemade savory fig jam come together in this easy yet elegant summer appetizer. Looking for an elegant …
Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onion Tart
Topped with caramelized onions, goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and tomatoes, this tomato tart on flaky puff pastry dough is a delicious …
Pomegranate, Israeli Couscous, Carrot and Kale Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
This couscous and kale salad is light and healthy with punches of flavor from pomegranate seeds and a zesty honey-lime vinaigrette. When it …
Red Quinoa and Edamame
Hearty red quinoa mixed with edamame and olive oil. Simple yet delicious. As promised, today I am sharing the recipe for the red quinoa and …
Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms {and holiday party tips}
These mushrooms stuffed with cheddar cheese, walnuts, onions and bread crumbs make great party appetizers. Great appetizers make a great …
Cranberry Jelly
This homemade cranberry jelly is easy to make with only 3 ingredients (fresh cranberries, water, sugar) and is so much better than the canned …
Cheddar Dill Puffs
These French cheese puffs (aka cheese gougères) are light and airy, flavored with lots of cheese, and are great as a party appetizer. When …
Shrimp Campechana
Shrimp campechana is a Mexican seafood cocktail with shrimp, zesty cocktail sauce, cilantro, onions, and avocados. * Plus chilling time. I …
Simple Grilled Crostini with Peaches, Blue Cheese, and Honey
Grilled bread, blue cheese, peaches, and honey come together to make a simple yet flavorful appetizer. You could say I am being lazy but I …
Warm Peach and Prosciutto Salad
Salty prosciutto, sweet peaches, and peppery arugula come together in this ode to summer salad. Hello again. You might have noticed that …
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Prep Time:15 minsCook Time:20 minsTotal Time:35 mins Deviled eggs get a little fancy with the addition of smoked salmon, dill, and lemon …