There is something about a meatball that says, “Party!” Except of course if it rolls off the table and out through the door (after a particularly powerful nasal episode.) And sometimes hearing “meatballs” means it’s cloudy out and about to storm in a very unusual but tasty way. (I never saw the Bill Murray movie […]
How To Create a Beautiful Party Cheese Board
Build a gorgeous cheese board filled with a variety of ingredients, flavors and textures that will be the most beautiful dish on the appetizer table! This post may contain affiliate links. Cheese boards are one of my favorite creations to bring to a party! They are stunning and full of delicious offerings that guests love […]
Brie & Fig Mini Puffs
Easy to assemble puff pastries filled with brie, fig and apple make a wonderful, sweet little appetizer to set out at your next gathering. This post may contain affiliate links. When thinking about fanci-ish appetizers to set out for parties what comes to mind is brie. I recently attended a games-and-appetizers gathering and one of […]
Sausage Roll Bites
A perfect party food, little bites of savory sausage wrapped in pastry! When I put this quick and easy app together I had in mind the sausage rolls that are popular in England. Though I have not had the pleasure of of trying an authentic British sausage roll – a savory filling of ground sausage […]
Easy Goat Cheese Spread with Pistachios & Cranberries
This cheese spread comes together so quickly, with a savory-sweet flavor delicious bits of cranberry and pistachio throughout! When it comes to easy party food, cheese-centric dishes must certainly be at the top of the list. For example, how simple it is to fan out a few slices of a tasty Cheddar or creamy Havarti? […]
New Year’s Eve Appetizers Roundup!
As New Year’s Eve approaches, you may be wondering what delicious treats you can put out at your cocktail party, or you need an appetizer to bring to a gathering! Here are 5 ideas for New Year’s Eve appetizers: some savory and some sweet. They are unique, sumptuous and all but one can be picked […]
Gingersnap Rolled Chocolate Truffles
This is another one of those miraculous recipes borne of the luck of having things on hand and sudden inspiration. On hand in this case was half a box of gingersnap cookies and most of a bag of dark chocolate chips. While trying to think of a simple, sumptuous dessert to make for New Year’s […]
Shiny New Year Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Delicious and elegant to set out alongside glasses of champagne and wine, this festive New Year’s Eve version of chocolate covered strawberries will a twinkle to the ball drop festivities. This post may contain affiliate links. If you happen to be familiar with the Rankin-Bass holiday special titled ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’… well, pretend for […]
New Year’s Eats! Appetizers & Treats for Your New Year’s Eve Party
Another year winding down, another reason to gather with friends and family and to enjoy tasty treats together! I joined Meteorologist Amanda Thibault on the Morning Brew, Fox Local 44 News to share ideas for savory appetizers and a special sweet treat! They are all perfect bites for your New Year’s Eve party and festivities. […]
Pesto & Bacon Layered Cheese Appetizer
A step up from a simple tray of sliced cheese with crackers, this layered cheese torta includes smoky bacon and savory pesto layered between a cream cheese-Parmesan blend. I have seen similar appetizers many times at parties and I always marvel at how pretty and delicious they are. This is an easy dish to put […]
Gougères
This post may contain affiliate links. Oh brother, are these tasty! Gougères (pronounced “goo-ZHAIRS”) are puffy, savory, and very hard to stop eating, especially when they are warm from the oven. They are an excellent appetizer, not just because of the tastiness but because they are quick to put together. The traditional gougère is made […]
Chocolate Sabayon with Strawberries
This dish feels like it should be an every-Friday-night dessert: chocolate, strawberries, and a splash of Moscato. Why have them separately when you can combine them into this rich mousse? Zabaglione is a traditional Italian dessert custard, and “sabayon” is the French translation. My sabayon is made with egg yolks and pink Moscato, and then […]