Appetizers

Lightly Breaded Calamari with a Garlic Basil Butter Sauce

I like a lightly breaded flavor without the heavy deep fried flavor that a deep fat fryer creates. So I chose to flash fry them… [more]

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Breaded Artichoke Hearts in a Garlic Butter Sauce Topped with Mozzarella Cheese

This recipe came to be from trying one recipe, adding new ingredients , then thinking of another recipe, and so on. The result of this… [more]

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Breaded Mushrooms in a Garlic Butter Sauce Topped with Mozzarella Cheese and Diced Tomatoes

This is a simple recipe to make, and is packed with flavor. It does have a lot of sauce which is perfect for dipping the… [more]

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Baked Brie with Pistachios and Pomegranate Seeds

Try this festive and easy appetizer that features the vibrant, tasty pomegranate seeds. The tartness from the pomegranate complemented the sweetness from the honey, the… [more]

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Breaded Mushrooms Baked in a Garlic Herb Sweet Italian Gorgonzola Champagne Sauce

This appetizer was inspired by  Lightly Breaded Artichoke Hearts Baked in a Sweet Italian Gorgonzola Champagne Sauce. The addition of Boursin brand cheese with garlic… [more]

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Sautéed Shrimp with Mango Ginger Habanera Sauce

A perfect appetizer for whipping up on the fly. Especially since the sauce is already jarred and the shrimp can stay in the freezer until… [more]

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Warm Cheesy, Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Try this easy, cheesy dip that may remind you of one that you eat out at a restaurant. It can be made ahead of time,… [more]

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