Honey Black Pepper Chicken Wings

Description Chicken wings marinated in a spicy, flavorful honey soy mixture, then deep fried. Ingredients 8 chicken wings 2 red onions, minced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 slice fresh ginger root, minced water as needed 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons white wine 1 ½ tablespoons … Read more

Spicy Turkey and Cranberry Pinwheels

Description Wow your holiday guests this year with these spicy festive pinwheels. Turkey, cheese, and cranberry salsa are rolled together to create colorful and delicious finger food. This recipe can easily be halved. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries 2 small jalapeno peppers, stemmed and chopped 4 green onions, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh … Read more

Yummy Cilantro-Jalapeno Hummus

Description If you love cilantro, you will love this hummus! I usually adjust the cilantro and lemon juice for flavor after mixing. Be sure to wear gloves while preparing the jalapeno; the oil will stay on your skin for a long time and will burn your eyes if you wear contacts. (I found out the … Read more

Roll-Ups

Description Yummy salami, onion,and cream cheese roll ups for an appetizer or a party! Secure the roll ups with toothpicks, and cut them into bite size pieces. Sometimes I make different versions, so I can have a platter that includes roll-ups with onions and pickles. Something for everyone! You can use pickles in place of … Read more

Strawberry Loquat Salsa

Description Loquats are a yummy small fruit with the flavors of mango and peach. They are hard to find in the grocery stores. The best places to find them are at a farmer’s market or else a friend with a tree! Great over chicken and fish. Ingredients 20 fresh loquats – seeded, blossom ends removed, … Read more

Deep-Fried Tofu Poppers

Description These poppers are great on their own, in salads, or in wraps. Freezing and thawing the tofu before cooking gives these poppers more of a meaty, chicken-style texture. Even people who have never tried tofu because they think it’s “yucky” love them. Serve with dipping sauce of choice. Leftovers can be stored in the … Read more

Black Bean Hummus with Avocado

Description Black bean hummus with avocado and lime is a delicious new take on hummus that I recommend to anyone looking for a quick appetizer or snack. This recipe combines the savory flavors of guacamole and black bean hummus into a hybrid dip that isn’t like anything else you’ve probably ever tried before. It’s a … Read more

Easy Picadillo Empanadas

Description Go deep this Super Bowl Sunday: Serve empanadas. These turnovers are perfect ‘finger food’ — no knife and fork required. And because the recipes use refrigerated biscuit dough, it’s an easy score. All you have to do is make the fillings. Ingredients 2 (7.5 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (not the layered varieties) Cornmeal … Read more

Quick and Yummy Hummus

Description This recipe can be stored in the fridge up to six days after making! Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon water ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon … Read more

Capicola Canapes

Description Easy, delicious appetizer using spicy, capicola ham. Make sure you use fresh basil, as the flavors will not be the same if you use dried. These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, but be sure to bring them up to room temperature before serving to blend the flavors. Ingredients 1 sourdough baguette … Read more