Cocktail party recipes costing more than $3 per serving

Caponata

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins…

grilled shrimp and mushrooms

good with hot cooked rice or green noodles(spoon remaining sauce over,if desired) steamed vegetables in season and a spinach salad

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies

One of the most ubiquitous tapas in Spain, light, healthy and delicious anchovies marinated in vinegar and oil.

Black Bottom Cupcake Cookies

Dark Chocolate Tarts

I served these tiny tarts at the wedding I catered for my friends Patrizia and Ed. (Full menu here). They were a real hit - rich and creamy and just…

Beef stroganoff over buttered noodles

I've become addicted to The Food Network's newest entry, The Cooking Channel. The best part of The Cooking…

Meatloaf Sliders with Tomato Relish and Cheese

Craby Celery Sticks with Bacon Bits

Tickle your taste buds with these charming Celery Sticks topped with Bacon Bits! Also known as imitation…

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate truffles

This recipe is LOVED by kids. I no longer do it. My tween daughter is the one that takes care of this one. She…

Wild Rice Salad

Just Too Good Guacamole

It's funny how your tastes change. It was only two years ago that I absolutely hated anything to do with avocados. Whenever we would go to a…

Reunion Dinner - Bountiful Goldfish Salad (年年有余)

This is my 1st attempt creating this Bountiful Goldfish Salad. Nian Nian You Yu (年年有余) symbolizes abundance…

Cheese Cake Cheese Ball

Popular around the holidays, but always good, the Cheese Cake Cheese Ball is a sweet cheese ball.

Blackened Shrimp with Coconut Cilantro Chutney

Bajadera

This desert is easy to make, and there is no baking required.