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Looking for appetizer recipes? Get tasty and easy to make recipes for your next party or gathering!

Pear & Pancetta Rounds

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Pear & Prosciutto Rounds

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Tired of the same old appetizers? Serve these at your next party and delight your guests. These are super simple and simply delicious! A serious party appetizer that is sure to become a favorite. Continue reading →

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Corn Cakes

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Corn Cake

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So delicious and satisfying, these little corn cakes are perfect served savory or sweet! Continue reading →

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Laughing Cow Quesadilla

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Garden Fresh Gourmet Jack's Special Salsa

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This is super simple, but it was also so delicious and healthy that I wanted to share it with you all. It really hit the spot for a quick and easy lunch with only 260 calories total and 5 grams … Continue reading →

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Crab Cakes

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Crab Cakes on Arugula

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Serves: Makes a dozen 3″ crab cakes I’m originally from Maryland and I love crab cakes. Here’s my tasty recipe for the best crab cakes ever! INGREDIENTS 1 lb. lump crab meat 2 pieces of white bread 1 egg 2 … Continue reading →

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Two Delicious Flatbreads: Portabello Mushroom & Onion with Olives | Chicken with Pesto, Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Cheese

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2 Delicious Flatbreads

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For the flatbreads I made my pizza dough recipe. I only allowed it to rise once, and then I rolled it out extremely thin and place it on a lightly greased baking sheet. Be sure to poke some fork holes … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Grapes Leaves with Tzatziki Sauce

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Stuffed Grape Leaves with Tzatziki Sauce

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I have always loved stuffed grape leaves. There’s something about the delicate sweet flavor of the filling combined with the briney taste of the grape leaves. Dip that in some Tzatziki Sauce (yogurt sauce) and you have a delicious bite! … Continue reading →

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Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

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Philly Cheese Steak Pizza with Arugula side

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If you like Philly Cheese Steak subs (and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t)… you will love this Philly Cheese Steak Pizza. I came up with this idea for lunch because I was craving a hamburger and we didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pizza Dough – every time!

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bread dough in bowl

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This is the best pizza dough. It comes out perfect each and every time. It also makes a delicious flatbread, just roll it super thin. Pizza Dough INGREDIENTS 1 cup warm water 2 ½ teaspoons dry active yeast 1 Tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Cheese Making in my own kitchen!

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Goat Cheese Plate with Crackers and Olives

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I love making cheese. If you love cheese, are a foodie, and have never done this before, I highly recommend it. I always get satisfaction when the milk starts to curdle and then coagulate, turning into cheese. I usually make fresh mozzarella … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Artichoke

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Stuffed Artichoke

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Artichokes are so delicious. This recipe can be adapted so easily. I used shrimp in my stuffing, but you could use crab (yummy) or you don’t have to use any seafood at all. You could use mushrooms and green peppers … Continue reading →

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Savory Vegetable Tart

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Savory vegetable tart

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I really enjoyed making this veggie tart, and everyone sure seemed to enjoy eating it! You can use any vegetables that you like. I roasted the peppers used for this tart, but you can buy some really delicious roasted peppers … Continue reading →

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Making Perfect Crostini

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Crostini with Burrata, Basil and Sundried Tomatoes

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Crostini, in Italian means “little toasts”. They are made by slicing bread very thin and then toasting it until it becomes crisp. I love using a sourdough baguette to make mine because each crostini is the perfect size to easily … Continue reading →

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Peppadew Peppers stuffed with Goat Cheeese

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Peppadew Peppers stuffed with Goat Cheese and topped with Chopped Pecans

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  I love these Peppadew Peppers. http://www.peppadewfresh.com/ Last night I made a quick appetizer by stuffing these sweet little peppers with goat cheese and topping with some chopped pecans. Pop them in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Allow … Continue reading →

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