When we entertain, I get an enormous sense of satisfaction seeing family and friends enjoy the selection of hors d 'oeuvres on the table. Some even bring a dish or two to add to the selection. These bite sized morsels really set the tone for a party and the more creative you are with the selection, the greater the anticipation [...]
Oh my goodness! First of all, this recipe has bacon in it, secondly it has bacon in it! So you just know, it has to be good. Try this as a topping for a salad, baked sweet or regular potatoes, a steak, ice cream - vanilla or maple fudge, a very fattening snack, a cocktail reception - [...]
I've been really busy over the last few weeks with mid week and weekend Chef assignments. Some of it birthday celebrations and others just a reason for good friends to get together. The most popular items right now are hors d 'oeuvres. Those fast disappearing items that get walked around on platters or at stand alone stations. [...]
Guess what? I won a contest for the Asian Pork Belly hors d 'oeuvres which has become a signature offering for receptions and parties done by Food Inspires. So, I'm now going to share this easy to make and great tasting recipe with you. It's pictured on my site with a mandarin segment and nestled [...]
At the dinner table a few weeks back, the conversation turned to vegetarian cooking and more, healthful items on the menu. Among the menu items discussed were stuffed grape leaves. I've never worked with grape leaves before but was eager to try them. I do love dolmades though I wouldn't go so far to call [...]
Oh my goodness! It’s true! Everything they say about these chips is true. Go out today and start stockpiling Kale before the grocers realize how popular this item is and hike the prices. They are addictive and delicious and good for you at the same time. Not to mention darn easy to make. It's okay [...]
I was catering a small event a few weeks back and looking through my books for something different. I found one for croquettes. Some of the guests don't eat beef so I used Chicken. For this event, I roasted a chicken - the host likes the taste of lemon, so a lemon thyme recipe worked well. [...]
Here's a really simple recipe for hummus. There are some things you should always keep in your pantry, a can of Chick Peas, is one of them. Experiment with different brands till you find your favorite. This recipe calls for the beans to be pureed/mashed with other ingredients. 1 19 oz/540 ml can Chick Peas [...]
This recipe is adapted from “Everyday Food” (March/April 2003). I've made this many times for catered events, family parties etc so it is a nice go-to recipe and can be either an hors d'oeuvre or an appetizer or light lunch if served with a simple salad. Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed - I use the [...]
Plan to make it the day you want to serve it. Pita bread to dip and for garnish, any of - black olives, tomato wedges, sambal oelek, olive oil – use your imagination. Makes 2 cups. Ingredients 2 pounds eggplant poked with fork to prevent bursting 1 tblsp lemon juice – extra if needed – [...]
