Posts Tagged ‘appetizers’

Great Gatsby Movie Party
Guys and gals, I am FREAKING OUT in excitement over the upcoming The Great Gatsby movie. Have you read the book? It’s hands-down one of my favorites, ever. Plus I have had a serious crush on Leo since I was an impressionable pre-teen gazing into his eyes in Titanic (I’LL never let go, Jack) and I love anything director Baz Luhrmann puts on a screen in front of me, so… yeah. It’s going to be epic. So naturally, I’m going to party it... Read More
10 Quick EZ Apps for New Year’s
There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than with lots of appetizers! Here is a listing of ten quick and easy ones to make for your family and/or guests. I also had fun with a baked brie recipe of my own. These adorable mini brie bites are oozing with buttery, rich cheese and perfect for spreading on crackers or let’s be serious, popping directly into your mouth with a fork. Or just your hands. 1. Crescent-wrapped Mini Baked Brie... Read More
Turkey-Cran Appetizer Pizza
Okay you. It's time to get your mega-partay on and we're gonsta show you how to shake it out in minutes. And not the sort of minutes wherein you look like you were in a dag-blummed rush. These are Sophia Loren minutes, the sort where-in you end up at the end of the recipe all glitzed up and glamified and serving sparkly food. Aren't you just purty?! Okay, Turkey-Cranberry Appetizer Pizza, let's go! Start with a decent bit of holiday music... Read More
7-layer Dip Pizza Cupcakes
It's like, schizo-foodia! And I couldn't be happier. Is it pizza? Is it cupcakes? Is it Mexican food? Do I use a backhoe? Yes. Yes. Yes. And duh. These trans-globular game day snackies are giving me a serious case of the giggle bug. I mean just listen - little cups of pizza dough filled with a mix and match of 7-layer dip ingredients. Aaaaam I kidding? No. No, I'm not. Make 'em meaty, make 'em cheesy, make 'em beany, make 'em guacamoley... Read More
How to Make Easy Fourth of July Apps
Having a Fourth of July bash? It's time to break out some awesome eats without breaking a sweat. This year, Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, meaning that few people will get to enjoy a long weekend. Boo. But you can still have a blast even if you're just holding a Fourth of July chill session at home. Given the likely heat and the mid-week timing, you'll want to keep things simple, right? Right. Consider serving two or three varieties o... Read More
Panko Apps – Eggplant Parmesan Bites
I love Panko bread crumbs–in a completely wholesome and only mildly obsessive way, I swear. Panko gives even oven-baked foods a satisfying, yet light, crunch. And it makes me forget about deep frying. Most of the time. There’s only one thing I don’t love about Panko: despite its many lovely qualities, there’s no other way to say this–it’s kinda bland. So I’m always rummaging around for additional seasonings to throw into breading m... Read More
How to Use Cream Cheese In An Appetizer
Cream cheese is super versatile, rich and loved by all, making it a perfect party app ingredient. If you thought cream cheese was just for bagels – think again. This stuff is awesome in sweet, savory and spicy dishes, adding a creamy richness that enhances the flavor and texture of just about anything. Here are a few ways you can use cream cheese to make your appetizers seem more like the main attraction. Use cream cheese's putty-like co... Read More
Cinco de Mayo Taco Pops
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a twist on the traditional taco. Like most Midwesterners, I’m simply mad for anything on a stick. Now that I think about it, one of my favorite foods—tacos—is completely unrepresented in this department. Until now… I decided to create a unique version of the traditional Mexican taco for Cinco de Mayo. These Taco Pops will be a fabulous addition to your celebration, but they're not only a great little appet... Read More
How to Make Easy Easter Appetizers
Using spring vegetables to make your Easter goods ensures freshness – literally and figuratively. When your friends and fam show up to your place, they'll be pumped when you greet them right off the bat with some dope appetizers you whipped up using your farmers market gems. Now that it's spring, asparagus is cropping up in most states and can be found almost anywhere - from your mom's garden to the supermarket. You're not a kid anymore,... Read More
Cauliflower Puree Stuffed Tomato
Well, we've officially reached that point in the year where most females are hit with a lovely little condition called "bikini bod syndrome, uuuuuugh." It's a stifling pain in the booty if you ask me. Not only are we in charge of picking out THAH MOST PERFECT OMG bathing suit for the upcoming beach vacation and pool party season, we have to reduce our loose caboose so that it can seduce the wild goose. Wait, what? (She's trying to explain... Read More