Jumbo Prawn Skewers
These are so great and easy for the holidays. You can use these prawn skewers to garnish a citrus salad or to top an Instant Pot risotto. After today I will have a photo of prosciutto wrapped prawns…. Read More
Category: Appetizers
Holiday BLT Crostini
Sometimes its all about presentation.. I love these swing top mason jars for a variety of food product. Have your guests make their own crostini. Here I have cut cherub tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, salt, pepper & EVOO… Read More
Shrimp & Avocado Bruschetta
Holy yumm, take your bruschetta up a notch with this one. I always like toasted ciabatta, this one is topped with an herbed mascarpone, grilled shrimp (or if its cold outside like today in Colorado) or you may… Read More
Holiday Shrimp Cocktail
Those of you who know me, know that once I traveled in Vietnam I absolutely fell in love with the country, the people and the food. This shrimp cocktail has some great flavors and is a beautiful holiday… Read More
Holiday Appetizer Board
How easy and beautiful is this holiday board? You probably see a theme going on. I put burrata on everything. But when your great great ancestor of a granddaddy is from Andria in Puglia. Yes Andria and Puglia… Read More
Strawberry & Brie Skewers
These are as easy as they are beautiful and delicious. If you are vegetarian you can leave off the prosciutto. These are perfect with a glass of bubbles to start a party and really wonderful for Sunday Brunch…. Read More
Brulee’ Brie
Here is another great easy appetizer, a wheel of brie caramelized on top like a creme brulee’ Cut the top off a wheel of brie and let set out at room temperature 45 – 60 minutes. Sprinkle the… Read More
Warm Burrata & Bolognese
Its a snowy day in Colorado and this is the perfect appetizer for happy hour. I just happened to have a little of Bella’s Bolognese left over. In a skillet heat up your favorite bolognese, ragu or good… Read More
Italian Five Cheese Dip
Well this turned out to be a hit. I need to come up with an appetizer quickly and this was basically created by what was available in my pizza refrigerator. Shopping List: 16 ounce whole milk ricotta 16… Read More
Instant Pot Savory Italian Cheesecake
This savory Italian cheesecake is so easy in the instant pot, and makes such a great appetizer. The cheesecake will store in the refrigerator for a week. So you can cut a wedge at a time and serve… Read More