July 4th appetizers & snacks recipes

Quick Organic Guacamole

Perfect guacamole for parties or whenever

fresh authentic salsa

Authentic Mexican Salsa

Spicey Pulled Pork

This is a braised pulled pork that makes a great sandwich or use it for a tex-mex taco salad. Use an inexpensive cut of pork as it will cook…

Sherrie's Clam Dip

My favorite clam dip.

Hazelnut Cheese Bits

Wow! These yummy bite-size bursts of flavor make an exceptionally delicious appetizer! You will need to make more than you think, because this easy…

Argentine BBQ Sauce

Years ago on Food Network was a show called The Surreal Gourmet, who had all sorts of interesting dishes and techniques. His family had come to the…

Killer Guacamole

People rave about this straight-forward guacamole. Simple to prepare, easily adjusted to your (or your guests') tastes, it's a great start to a BBQ…

Grilled Brie Sandwich

It isn't your mother's grilled cheese

No Sauce Pizza

Really flavorful and no red pizza sauce

Dungeness Crab, Artichoke, Green Chili & Parmesan Dip

Howie's Dungeness crab, artichoke, green chili and parmesan dip was pitted against Chef Greg Alauzen's black…

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Wonderful and lighter alternative to baked eggplant Parmesan and wonderful for summer or fall nights. I use canned pasta sauce (basil if you have…

Crab Wontons

Chicken Fingers

Sliders (Mini-Hamburgers)

White Castle isn't the only place to get great tasting mini hamburgers. You can make some in your own backyard! Get creative and substitute beef for…

Pigs in a Blanket