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Appetizer

Collection of appetizer recipes for your next gathering.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings
Appetizer | Chicken | Recipes

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

These baked sweet and spicy chicken wings are so tasty and will fit into a clean eating diet. Binge-watching food can be both delicious and healthy when you make these sweet and spicy chicken wings. Not words you usually hear together. When sports return these wings will be a hit for tailgating or viewing parties….

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Cupcake Wars Birthday Party
Appetizer | Celebrate | Kids Parties | Recipes

Cupcake Wars Birthday Party

A Cupcake Wars Cooking Party  is a fun way to celebrate for kids and adults. Recipe for Funfetti Dip below. Celebrate your child’s birthday with a Cupcake Wars themed party. Recently we surprised my niece, Olivia with a cooking party for her 12th birthday that featured Cupcake Wars. She and her friends love to cook…

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Host A Scandal Viewing Party
Appetizer | Recipes

Host A Scandal Viewing Party

Are you as obsessed with scandal as I am? Thursday night we will find out what has happened to Olivia Pope. Popcorn and red wine are a must for gladiators. Check out my DIY Scandal Viewing Party over here. There are recipes for Dark Chocolate Popcorn and In The Hole bites – think mini Popovers…

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Chilled Red Pepper Shooters with Cilantro Pesto
Appetizer | Recipes | Soup

Chilled Red Pepper Shooters with Cilantro Pesto

These days I am cooking more in a commercial kitchen than at home. I thought it would be fun to share some of the class recipes and creations with you. We are starting with a starter. Greet your guests with a Red Pepper Shooters with Cilantro Pesto at your next summer shindig. Bursting with flavor…

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Meatless Mondays: Caprese Pizza
Appetizer | Breads | Recipes

Meatless Mondays: Caprese Pizza

I am finally getting around to sharing my Caprese Pizza with you. It has been a whirlwind of a few weeks full of dental issues, many deadlines and a quick trip to New York. I can’t wait to share more about my trip later this week. I made this pizza a few weeks ago with…

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BBQ Chicken Stacked Enchiladas
Appetizer | Chicken | Main Course | Recipes

BBQ Chicken Stacked Enchiladas

I am not a huge sports fan. You may have noticed. But I love gathering my favorite people together and guys love to eat while watching sports. These BBQ Chicken Stacked Enchiladas are a game day favorite. This year my nephews were all into March Madness. It was fun to see them follow the games…

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Mexican Corn Bruschetta
Appetizer | Recipes

Mexican Corn Bruschetta

Cooking for me is an expression of love. It is part of who I am. Last year I forgot that for a little while and as part of my Savoring Life in 2014 I am rediscovering what it means to me. A few weeks ago I was making plans to meet someone for coffee and…

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Potato Palooza and Kale Pesto Potato Lasagna
Appetizer | Potato | Recipes | Side Dish

Potato Palooza and Kale Pesto Potato Lasagna

When I received the invitation to Potato Palooza I couldn’t say yes fast enough! Potatoes were the main stay of my childhood and still my favorite food. The event was sponsored by The Idaho Potato Commission and produced by Erika Kerekes.  She was assisted by Judy Lyness and they cooked up a decadent potato spread!…

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Spiced Sweet Potatoes

The Super Bowl is this weekend which means a Super Bowl food fest. It is a time to nibble and graze as we watch the commercials and halftime show. Oh and to root on your favorite team. I wish LA had a football team. How crazy we don’t have a team in Southern California. I…

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Gruyere and Thyme Goureges with Not Ketchup
Appetizer | Breads | Recipes

Gruyere and Thyme Goureges with Not Ketchup

Last fall I felt like I had lost my cooking mojo. I was in a desert with no inspiration. Living in a hotel didn’t help matters. I gave in to the season I was in. Thankfully the new year brought renewed desires to start cooking again. Last week I received a package from Erika with…

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Farmer’s Market Cheese Dip
Appetizer | Recipes

Farmer’s Market Cheese Dip

My Farmers Market Burrata dip is inspired by recent trips to the local farmers market. For me, the ideal Saturday morning would start wandering around the local farmers market. I get inspired walking around and seeing the beautiful produce and the artisan products sold at local stands. Coming home with a bounty of vegetables I…

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Grilled Mini Pineapple Rum Shrimp Tostadas
Appetizer | Recipes | Shellfish

Grilled Mini Pineapple Rum Shrimp Tostadas

Mini food just makes me happy. Is that weird? These Grilled Mini Pineapple Tostadas are the perfect bite. They are a little sweet, a little spicy with the cold crunch of the pineapple salsa. I was asked to create several recipes for Old El Paso that I will be sharing with you  over the next…

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