Vegetarian dinner party appetizers & snacks recipes

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…

Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But…

Quick Organic Guacamole

Perfect guacamole for parties or whenever

Mushroom Filled Potato Pancakes

These are healthy, relatively low calorie, and very tasty potato pancakes that I adapted from Jacques Pepin. Sauteed simply in a little oil, they…

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Microwave Potato Chips Healthier Than Store Bought

Here is an easy recipe to make healthy snacks for your kids and you!

Hummus

This is a great snack for any time of year. I personally serve it with Kalamata olives and sometimes even diced cucumber and/or bell pepper.…

Warm artichoke dip

A tasty, elegant, warm dip to serve with rice or water crackers when entertaining.

Mama Mungo's Bruschetta

I cut and bake the baguette with a parmesian garlic topping, eaten hot with a cold dallop of my bruschetta mix. This one isn't for the faint of…

Salsa

This salsa is truly authentic the real taste of Mexico!

Samosa

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

Spinach and Mozzarella Pockets

Whoever created Pillsbury Crescent Rolls is a genius. Yes, they make good rolls, but you can make so many different recipes with them, including…

Rice Vadai (fritters)

Yes, with cooked white rice for its crunchy-crispy outer coating with a lovely soft savory rice-y texture inside.

Winter Squash with Caramelized Onions Cassolita

This was an outstanding dish that we served last night with a lamb tagine. It's fairly easy to put together,…