Modern Takes on Crudités

Let’s be honest, few people make for the veggies and dip during a party but it doesn’t have to be that way! There are so many interesting and delicious ways to create a veggie tray that will steal the show. Here are a few of my favorite things to add to a beautiful vegetable displays…

Baked Feta

  Traditional feta cheese is made with sheep’s milk.  Many people who can not tolerate cow dairy, easily process sheep.  This is a simple and decadent appetizer that will make you a hit at any party.  If you are also avoiding nightshades, you can substitute my mock marina and skip the tomatoes! INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. block of…

Meatball hack

I LOVE  meatballs but I detest rolling them and frying them in small batches.  It takes forever and it spatters.   I picked up this little trick  a while back.  They are every bit as good as pan fried but in a tenth of the time.   Just use a small scoop and scoop them out into…

Prosciutto Deviled Eggs

Nothing beats ham and eggs.  Here is delicious twist on a classic theme. INGREDIENTS 12 large eggs 3/4 cup Dukes mayonnaise 1 TBS course mustard 1/4 teaspoon of dried garlic 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 package of prosciutto Garnish: sage, parsley or chive INSTRUCTIONS Place the eggs in a…

Smoked Salmon Canapes

Perfect for your next party!  Swanky looking but simple! INGREDIENTS: 1 8 ounce package of smoked salmon, chopped 1 4 ounce package of soft goat cheese (or cream cheese) 1 Cucumber sliced into half moons Green onions Sesame seeds Sea Salt 1 tsp of dried parsley 1 tsp of dried chive 1 tsp of dried…