Appetizer
Crusty Mussels on the Half Shell
You can always find mussels in the shell at your local fishmonger but for those of us that live near the coast, harve...
Creamy Corn Soup with Basil
Serves 6. This is a delicate soup from the NYT Cooking. I love this end of summer soup that is best served hot on th...
End-of-Summer Gazpacho
Serves 4. This is Alton Brown's recipe and I love the freshness of this cold summer soup, perfect for using up all th...
Caramelized 5-onion Dip
Makes 3-3/4 Cups of dip. This Food and Wine recipe upgrades the classic caramelized onion dip with layers of flavor. ...
Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls
Serves 3-4 as a vegetarian main dish. I like it over basmati rice with some lemon slices to complement the yogurt....
Zesty Queso for Dipping
Serves 6-8 as an appetizer. I'm going to do it. This is the famous queso dip made with that golden package that shal...
Avocado Oven Fries with Lime Dipping Sauce
Serves 3-4 as a snack/appetizer. The real trick here is getting avocados that hold their shape but aren't too. This r...
Oven-fried Crazy Pickles
Serves 6. This may be a little off from what I usually post but these southern charmers have made it into sports bar...
Mini Crazy Crab Cakes
Makes approximately 24. Labor Day will be here soon and mark the unofficial start of outdoor living. These make a gr...
Turkey Meatballs With Feta
Serves 4. These meatballs adapted from the New York Times can fool the most vegetable-hating kids. They’re half zucc...
Mozzarella Sticks
This makes about 12-14 "sticks" and is a nice appetizer for a few people. I went to an outdoor "block" gathering wher...
Baked Jalapeno Poppers
Serves 5-6. This is a usually a deep fried appetizer but I prefer them baked for a lighter touch and you'll still ...