Wow – do you realize we are over half-way through April? How the heck did that happen? Oh, I know – it’s flying by because March was unusually long. Am I wrong, or were there something like 200 days in March? I don’t know if time moving swifter is a good thing or a bad thing. I can’t tell anymore if we are running toward a bottomless cliff. Do we hit the breaks or keep on going? Your guess is as good as mine.
Category: Cold Appetizers
National Cheese Lover’s Day and Spicy Cheese Pinwheels
Today is National Cheese Lover’s Day. To honor the day, we should be talking about the rich history of cheese, or how Americans have awakened their senses with gourmet cheeses. Yeah, there’s more to cheese than a block of Velveeta!
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Mini Crab Points to Ring in the New Year
So that invite to a New Year’s Eve Bash turns out to be “pot luck” or there’s just one more something-something you want to put out for your own cocktail spread. Don’t worry, these delicious Crab Points will win rave review with almost no effort.
Holiday Salmon Pinwheels
Can we talk? I cannot do anything involving salmon with cream cheese or bagels without remembering a funny story that happened way before Hubby came into my life. It makes me shake my head and wonder.
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Today is National Cranberry Relish Day. So what does Cranberry Relish have to do with Marinated Mushrooms? Absolutely nothing. Well, one thing – I don’t like Cranberry Relish, so I haven’t a recipe to share.
Pumpkin Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs
A few years back, I made all my Thanksgiving Appetizers in a single theme – Turkeys. It’s amazing just how many dishes besides a roasted turkey can be transformed into a turkey. Everything from dips to vegetable platters can become “turkeys” with a little imagination.
Tomato Asparagus Bruschetta
I find myself faced with an interesting challenge. Recently, I pulled out all my serving pieces and gave them a nice polish. As I looked at my prep table covered in spoons and knives and serving forks, I realized we don’t entertain as we should. My pretty serving pieces rarely get to strut their stuff.
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Did you know that today is National Tailgate Day? Since National Tailgate Day is observed on the first Saturday in September, obviously this in reference to College Football and not the NFL. No matter, it’s still a good reason to celebrate.
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Dill Shrimp Old Bay Deviled Eggs
Did you know that Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood? Guess Bubba was on the right track with his shrimp boating plans. The most popular shrimp dishes in North America are Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp Cocktail, Shrimp De Jonghe (a specialty of Chicago’s De Jonghe’s Hotel and Restaurant) and of course our Italian favorite, Shrimp Scampi. Scampi is so popular, it actually has its own National Day of celebration.
South of the Border Deviled Egg Platter
Do you have those Deviled Egg Trays that have a big, round circle in the middle? I’ve often wondered why it’s there. You aren’t going to place a bowl of dip in the middle of a platter of deviled eggs, are you? Do you fill it with greenery to make the dish pretty or just leave it alone? Whenever possible, I like to put something in the center, depending upon the style of egg. These south-of-the-border eggs went very well with another great appetizer, Stuffed Mini Peppers. You can put just about anything you like, or leave the center plain. Now if you are using a more modern deviled egg platter, chances are the center isn’t an issue.
Antipasto Salad Skewers
Spring is in the air. I love spring entertaining. I adore warm afternoons with cool nights. I am captivated by all the colors of spring. I want everything that graces my table to be bright and delicious and inspiring. One of my favorite of an Italian evening (besides the breads and wines) is the antipasto platter. There is so much versatility in the platter, filled with wonderful ribbons of cured meats, the brightness of vegetables and the creaminess of cheeses. And let’s not overlook the presentation. Everything just seems more special on a skewer, don’t you think?
Bacon Jalapeño Jack Cheese Ball
Hey everyone! Did you know that, according to the National Food Calendar, today is National Cheese Ball Day? According to those in the know, we can participate in one of two ways – the real deal of a ball made from cheese served with crackers or by eating Cheese Ball Puffs. Hum – real cheese or corn puffed up in a ball. Real goodness or an orange dusting of cheese “flavor”. Cheese Balls, as in the real deal, make their presents known in our house during the Holidays, or Thanksgiving in the form of a pumpkin patch or a Turkey, and Halloween in the form of a Big Black Rat.
Savory Crab-Pesto Cheese Wheel for Saint Patrick’s Day
Today is the forth day of the Lenten Season. Are you ready to take the train that leads to Crab-Pesto Cheese Wheel for Saint Patrick’s Day? Here goes . . .
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New Orleans Savory Creole Shrimp and Crab Cheese Wheel
Now that we’ve gotten Fat Tuesday’s dessert out of the way, let’s talk about something sinfully delicious to get this party started. I love shrimp. And thanks to Forest Gump, I cannot think New Orleans Gulf Shrimp without thinking Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.
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My Big Game Day Menu
While Hubby watched the two remaining play-off games, I began the rather difficult task of putting together this year’s actual Super Bowl Game Day menu. (Truth be told, I was hoping it would be Kansas City and New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. How easy is that? Barbecue and Cajun dishes with a southern spin! Didn’t happen, but that’s okay, too).
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