appetizer

Korean Beef Bites for #SundaySupper

March 10, 2013

Have you ever ate an appetizer for dinner? I have on several occasions. There are the times when I’m not in the mood or simply not hungry enough for a full meal. It could be the appetizer is so incredible I don’t want anything else. A tray of cheese, olives, and bread with some wine? [...]

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Muffuletta Skewers for #SuperBowl #SundaySupper

February 3, 2013

How much do you like party food? It makes me smile just to think about it. I’m certain calories do not count at a party. At least that’s what I’m going to believe. Please do not tell me any different. I love to go to parties for many reasons and the food is one of [...]

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Cream Cheese and Pimento Stuffed Celery

November 9, 2012

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It will be here before you know it. Then comes all the holiday parties, Christmas, New Years, and more. I think of all the food for holiday feasts and there is one that I cannot do without. It is simple and yet oh so special – cream cheese and [...]

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Stuffed Mushrooms With Spinach and Feta

October 9, 2012

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I am both proud and thrilled to partner with The Mushroom Council, City of Hope, and Cooking With Caitlin to showcase mushrooms with highlighting recipes, health benefits, and their part in breast cancer research. I have always been interested in learning more about food, health, and how the two [...]

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Grilled Vegetable Spread for #LaborDay #SundaySupper

September 2, 2012

Happy Labor Day weekend! It sure is nice to have an extra day to relax or do whatever. Some folks consider it the end of summer but I am hanging on until it is officially over. No one is going to cut my summer short. I’ll be in shorts and flip flops until it is [...]

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Pimento Cheese Balls

May 22, 2012

Do you like cooking with friends? I do! I have been contemplating starting a series of posts about it. I have many friends who like to cook and share their favorite recipes. Being in the kitchen with a friend is much better than alone. Open a bottle of wine, do a little cooking, and have [...]

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Baked Pecan Chicken Nuggets

May 3, 2012

Chicken and pecans go together nicely. It is a combination quite popular here in the South. I have seen variations of pecan chicken dishes on many menus throughout the years. This recipe came about after being inspired by a salad at a restaurant. I wanted to re-create the salad at home since my husband enjoys [...]

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Steamed Pork Dumplings

April 28, 2012

Happy Birthday Buddha! The Holiday Recipe Club is celebrating this occasion by sharing recipes having gram masala, tofu, or sesame as one or more ingredients. I was excited when I received the information on today’s event from Erin. It gave me the reason to make steamed dumplings for the first time. The only Asian-inspired dish [...]

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Herbed Goat Cheese Dip for #Easter #SundaySupper

April 8, 2012

Happy Easter! Today families all over the world gather to share a meal and celebrate. Eggs of all sorts are hunted, pretty dresses are worn, ears disappear from chocolate rabbits, and memories are made. It is a happy time and marked by all the beautiful flowers blooming in spring. Azaleas, lillies, viburnum, forsythia, phlox, and [...]

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Baked Goat Cheese and Tomato Sauce – #SundaySupper #Oscars Party

February 26, 2012

Baked Goat Cheese and Tomato Sauce with Crostini

The Oscars is a long event. It starts early in the afternoon with previews, red carpet, and then the Academy Awards. Over 8 hours of star gazing, fashion, entertainment, speeches, and awards. How to keep your stamina up? Lots of good eats is the answer. A variety of cocktails, wine, and appetizers will keep you [...]

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