appetizer

It was love at first bite when I tasted the Brussels Sprout Nachos at Diego Pops in Scottsdale – and I just had to recreate them at home. Charles very enthusiastically devoured these Brussels Sprouts Nachos and declared that my version is close to the original. One of the things that I love about social  (read more)

This Roasted Garlic and Beet Crema is an essential ingredient in the Brussels Sprout Nacho recipe that I am sharing on Wednesday. While recreating the nachos at Diego Pops in Scottsdale was the motivation behind this Roast Garlic and Beet Crema recipe, it has so many uses above and beyond topping nachos. Plus, this crema is the  (read more)

This Cheese, Veggie, and Prosciutto Pastry Roll Ups recipe is a super easy Easter appetizer takes just minutes to prepare, and it is a beautiful addition to a brunch or dinner. Store bought crescent roll dough is sliced into strips, layered with creamy herbed cheese, shaved zucchini and yellow squash, and prosciutto before being rolled  (read more)

This is the best deviled egg recipe – these deviled eggs have the perfect balance of richness from the egg yolk and mayonnaise plus seasoning from mustard, lemon, and sriracha. A crispy prosciutto garnish makes this recipe extra special. This is the perfect appetizer to serve on Easter, since you might have a bunch of  (read more)

Homemade pita chips are easy to make in just a few minutes of active preparation time. I love to make parmesan garlic pita chips to serve with spinach artichoke dip, but they are delicious on their own too. Get the simple recipe below. I have been making homemade pita chips since I lived with my  (read more)

Today I am combining two things I love: comeback sauce and queso to create Comeback Queso! Mississippi Comeback Sauce is a sauce that is seasoned with chili sauce and a blend of spices for a zesty and slightly spicy sauce. Inspired by comeback sauce, I created Comeback Queso, a from scratch queso recipe made with  (read more)

Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Wrapped Breadsticks are an simple three ingredient recipe for an appetizer that I can’t stop eating. This recipe is both easy and so good that you can’t stop eating it! Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Wrapped Breadsticks are a simple appetizer or snack with the magical combination of salty prosciutto, creamy goat  (read more)

Learn how to make scallion pancakes – these crispy savory pancakes are a delicious appetizer. Scallion Pancakes have a cult following. There are people, like me, who love them and search them out at restaurants, unable to resist their crisp texture on the outside, doughy middle, light savory flavor, and sweet and salty dipping sauce.  (read more)