European cocktail party appetizers & snacks recipes costing more than $3 per serving

Basil Pesto Spread

Summer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for…

Tantalizing Baked Lemon Pesto Mushrooms Casserole

This sourish pesto appetizer, using a mix of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, is so easy to prepare and is…

Kalistsounakia

These savory treats are served at weddings, parties, or when you are having guest. Such a perfect little bite of rich cheese and a hint of mint

Yummy Chicken Quesadillas

I like making this yummy snack.

Basic Ravioli with Spinach Fillings

I try another type of pasta with fillings. This is an easy one for me. The making of pasta dough has becoming…

Classic Greek Salad

This is a favorite of an old friend of mine. He introduced this salad to me to taste and i liked it. It seems, i love feta cheese too :p

Spaghetti milanese

Focaccia

Focaccia with roasted baby new potatoes and rosemary. Great for snack or lunch

Capicola Spinach Pie

Spicy hot ham in a spinach pie, almost like quiche but Italian style

Gourmet Liver Paté

Not your ordinary chopped liver! This finds a special place on our Christmas table.

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

Crab Meat Broussard

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…

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies

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

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…