Bourbon anything? I’m in!! And I’m WAYYYY into chicken wings — so this recipe is my ultimate snack. Easy to make, they are a memorable appetizer. MAKE ‘EM!! Serves 4 – 6 people as an appetizer or 2 -3 as a main course. Ingredients: Instructions: Marinate the wings:
Category: Appetizers
Amazing Two Ingredient Parmesan Onion Rings (low carb)!
These low carb onion rings are ALL OVER the internet right now. They are incredibly easy to make and beyond delicious. No frying, just bake! I added my favorite copycat dipping sauce from Outback . . . I know! Haven’t eaten there in years, but I still crave the blooming onion and the sauce! RECIPE…
Chili Crisp Snack Mix
I’m a snacker. I could easily eat snacks all day and skip breakfast (my least favorite meal), lunch, and dinner. So, I love it when a new food fad shows up — in this case, chili crisp! I’m trying to make up for my late coming to the party on this yummy condiment, so I…
Turkish Crick Crack (Crackers)
I first had these last year and have been dreaming of them ever since. I looked for a recipe for a long time, and check out Middle Eastern bakeries whenever I could. They are beyond addictive, so the recipe serves 6-8 as a bar snack, or 1 if you have no self-control, which pretty much…
Ina’s Chipotle Cheddar Crackers
Since I know Ina won’t be inviting me any time soon to one of her soirees, I had to borrow one of her delicious appetizer recipes, pour a glass of bubbly and pretend that instead of looking at the sajuaros on our property, I would be luxuriating in her beautiful gardens. What I most love…
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Chipotle Aioli
If there are potatoes being served as appetizers at a party, that is where you’ll find me. These are super easy to make, and super delicious to eat. I usually have to make a few extra for the cook to enjoy . . . that would be me! Ingredients For The Potatoes: For The Aioli:…
Steak Bites with Caramelized Onions, Boursin Cheese, and Balsamic Vinegar
This is a great appetizer — all the “parts” can be prepped and made in advance, and put together right before serving assembly line style. The recipe is from Billy Parisi — if you don’t know him, look him up. I use a good number of his recipes. INGREDIENTS2 T. unsalted butter1 peeled and thinly…
My Fave Bread Dipping Oil
We’ve all enjoyed the Italian version for ages. This Middle Eastern version is my new favorite. Mix the herbs, spices together, and stir in the olive oil. Serve with bread or crackers,
Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread
My brother-in-law Tony’s cousins, Sheree and Chris Shone, have a beautiful winery called Brigadoon in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. We spent a really lovely afternoon there a couple of years ago, enjoying the wine, the scenery, and these delicious shortbread cookies for which Sheree generously shared the recipe. I make them for almost every…
Shrimp and Cucumber Asian Lettuce Wraps
Shrimp, cucumber, and jasmine rice combine to make my favorite snack, lunch, dinner wrap. Super easy to make — just need a little planning to cook and cool the jasmine rice and steam the shrimp. Try it. You’ll LOVE it! Zest one of the limes. Sprinkle the zest, salt and pepper over the shrimp. Steam…
Shrimp and Corn Beignets
This is from The NY Times, but I’ve seen other blogs with this exact recipe. Such a delicious appetizer — I served this for six people and had tons left. I’ll make half this recipe next time. Be careful not to over mix the batter because the beignets will end up being tough. INGREDIENTS Vegetable…
Parmy Crusted Potatoes
I have numerous shortcomings as a cook, not the least of which is serving too much food. I have never quite been able to wrap my head around the idea of if I make too many appetizers to amuse my guests’ bouches, they won’t be hungry for dinner. Honestly, my favorite part of ANY dinner…
Cafe Barber 