Zesty Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a classic crowd-pleasing dish featuring tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and savory glaze. This […]
Appetizer Recipes
Guacamole Recipe (Easy, Authentic and from Scratch)
Guacamole is one of the deceptively simple dishes I have been making since shortly after I graduated from high school.
Charley’s Crab Smoked Bluefish Pate
In the early 90s, I began frequenting a restaurant called Big Fish in Dearborn, Michigan, part of a restaurant group
Smashed Potatoes
This recipe is best suited for use with golden or red skinned baby potatoes. Quick and easy to make. Buttery
Cream Cheese Shrimp Cocktail
One of the easiest appetizers to put together, this recipe came from my wonderful Aunt Louise, who was my dad’s
Baked Vidalia Onion Dip
Vidalia onion season is here! Vidalia onions are available seasonally each year from April through August. What makes vidalia onions
Baked Crab Wontons
Baked crab wontons are a lighter, healthier alternative to fried rangoon, offering a crispy texture with a creamy, savory filling.
Cheese Dreams
Cheese Dreams are a nostalgic appetizer described as a cross between a cheese straw and a puffy grilled cheese sandwich. These “pillowy bites” typically
Baked Brie with Pickled Peaches
During the summer, when the Michigan peach crop is harvested, I use several bushels of peaches for canning, so I
Chicken Satay
Using leg meat in these kabobs, makes them tender and juicy. Paired with a zesty peanut dipping sauce, they make