American cocktail party recipes

Easter Penguins

I learned how to make these cute Penguin several years ago, when my husband and I took a cooking class together. They are fairly simple to make and…

Herb and Spice Brine Leg of Lamb

This may be one of my best creations yet. There are an array of herbs and spices, most from my own garden,…

Grape Salad

I had been craving this ever since my sister made me taste this dish that her boyfriend's mother brought to Easter dinner. It is so good!!

Tumbleweed

My favorite frosty adult beverage

Frosted Grapes

These are a beautiful garnish around a cake, cheese plate or just as a yummy snack.

Aunt Betty's Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

To be honest with you, my aunt’s recipe was chocolate chip cookies, not bars, but I decided to make them into…

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Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Hawaiian Crest Salsa

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my…

Blackberry Chocolate Tart

A fairly easy and elegant dessert. Raspberries are a great substitution, for the blackberries, as well.

White Heat (hot drink)

A tasty hot drink made with white chocolate.

Curried Chicken Salad Crostini

This uses the "Curried Onion Relish" recipe that I also posted. This is a great party hors 'd oeuvre.

Moon Pie

This is basically an open faced eclair with a slight twist. A fairly light dessert that's pretty easy to make. It's called MOON pie because when the…

Zucchini Spice Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

I first made this recipe several years ago for Thanksgiving (in place of the zucchini bread that my mom or I…

Sweet Red Wine Spritzer

Use the natural sweetness of the sweet red wine to make a slightly sweet version of the red wine spritzer.