Recipes tagged with: appetizer

I love keeping frozen vegetables handy in the refrigerator.  We were invited to a friends house and came up with these to bring.  I had all of the ingredients.  Enjoy!

PS - I made these, packed them up and they vanished.  I totally forgot to take a photo of the finished balls.  New time...  

The pickles do add great additional flavor to these Asian Pickle Spring Rolls and they go great with my Lemongrass and Pickle Chicken Stir Fry. I even added minced pickles to the dipping sauce.. Yum

Every time I make these deviled eggs it is a last minute decision. (The Italian in me … there is not enough food) They are always gone and I always think to myself – If there are any left I will make egg salad for lunch the next day but I have not had the opportunity yet. Maybe I should take some out before I set them out next time!

Artichokes and Bacon together make the perfect appetizer!  Try this recipe on your Paleo table!

I love salmon!  Wrapping in bacon and dipping in my spicy guacamole was amazing!  

Cindy’s Berry Berry Salsa not only looks beautiful in a clear bowl but taste amazing! You can add other fresh seasonal berries! You may want to make extras!!

As you probably know by now I love having a big pot of something going on my stove top! Most of the time it is a sauce and my favorite is a bolognese. How about stuffing bolognese in a tomato! YUM…. This can be served as a buffet food, appetizer or the main course with a side salad. Go ahead – give it a try!

My bolognese stuffed tomatoes are a great paleo recipe, gluten free recipe or just a great meal.

My chicken bites in a tortilla cup with avocado and mango are the perfect summer time appetizer! Actually anytime! They are always a big hit at our lake house and when invited to an event I am asked to bring these! Give them a try!

If you do not want to use tortilla cup you can serve endive or crackers. You can even combine with pasta and make a meal. Enjoy

It’s Sunday and time to take inventory of my refrigerator and pantry as I plan for the following week.  I decided it was a perfect day for soup and had everything to create my Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup.

I don’t think a day goes by when my dutch oven is not in use!  Just love it…

If you have other leftovers add them in such as sweet potatoes, celery, red peppers, carrots, etc.  Be creative and enjoy this delicious soup!

If you love eggplant as much as I do then go and make this amazing Paleo appetizer.  If you have any of the chunky eggplant leftover then go and add to your eggs in the morning!  OMG Paleo is so good.

Enjoy!

I have a couple of wing recipes. I seem to be testing a few of them lately and can’t stop eating them. This is a Paleo Recipe you can enjoy anytime!

Making salsa is always a yummy way to entertain! You can make this the day before of an hour before your guests arrive! Make an extra batch and add to your omelet or make a pasta dish! It also goes great over grilled steak. Just add few avocados! Make Cindy’s Salsa today!

I made this soup using leftover broccoli and cauliflower in the refrigerator.  I actually made the soup and refrigerated for 2 days then added to the pot and once I brought to a almost boil I added in the cream.  It was a little thick so I added about 1/2 cup more of vegetable broth.  This soup was really good.  I may add a little red pepper flakes in next time!

I love Mediterranean salads and always have different sides handy at the lake! I grilled salmon  and vegetables then served with this Cucumber and Feta Bulgur Salad! What another great evening at the lake! Enjoy

PS- I prepared this salad earlier in the day and kept in the refrigerator for dinner!  Before serving I gave it a little stir then drizzled a little extra virgin olive oil.

Caponata is a Sicilian dish that was always served as an appetizer.  You can dice it very small and use a dip with endive leaves or prepare chunky.  It is a great accompaniment to many dishes such as a grilled swordfish or over roasted chicken.

When I was at Stop and Shop looking around for an appetizer for our lake friends the block of Feta cheese stood out!  The Boar's head was on sale and was I glad as it made this appetizer perfect! I will be making this over and over again this summer!  

Here is my recipe for roasted red peppers!

I always keep a bag of frozen shrimp in my freezer. The are so easy to thaw and serve for a perfect appetizer.

I just LOVE eggplant and always pick up 2 each week at the grocery store or more often if I spot them in the produce department and they look amazing.  That is why I have a category for Eggplant. 

At the lake we enjoy our "happy hour" and I love making something different especially when our lake neighbors are over.  Since I am Italian expect lots of garlic!  

Yummy..

xo

These hot chicken wings are so easy to make and delicious! Make sure you grab a few first before setting them out!