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Chilled shrimp arranged on a glass rim with cocktail sauce in the center.

Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce

There's a reason why all fine restaurants have a Shrimp Cocktail on the Appetizer menu! Assemble this fabulous classic as your first course for the holiday meal - Easy, Delicious,...
Tags: appetizers christmas fish & seafood party foods zChristmas
A green plate holds cucumber slices topped with crab mixture and garnished with two slices of red tomato, all presented on a textured background.

Crab and Cucumber Bites

Really easy and very tasty. Perfect as an appetizer for a holiday feast. It only uses a small amount of seafood, so splurge on real crab, or shrimp. Frozen crab...
Tags: Appetizers fish & seafood thanksgiving
Bowl of creamy pumpkin soup garnished with fresh herbs, surrounded by small pumpkins.

Holiday Pumpkin Soup

This is one of the most delicious soups I have ever tasted. The light curry spice and flavor of roasted peanut is the perfect with the silky smooth pumpkin.
Tags: appetizers soups thanksgiving vegetarian
A decorative plate holds several halved eggs topped with orange filling, garnished with celery leaves and a small dot of red sauce, set on a textured copper table outdoors.

Gochujang Deviled Eggs

Gochujang sauce is a bottled red Korean sauce - it is sweet and spicy, BUT NOT HOT and there is a wonderful flavor to it. I love it on roasted...
Tags: Appetizers deviled eggs eggs
Small cucumber-based sushi bites topped with sauce, arranged on a white platter with wasabi packets and a chopstick.

California Roll Bites

These taste really really good and are assembled in minutes. Perfect party food and totally bariatric friendly. :)
Tags: appetizers fish & seafood parties party foods
Slice of creamy baked zucchini gratin with golden cheese topping lifted from a casserole dish.

Zucchini Ricotta Pie

I could eat a slice of Zucchini Ricotta Pie every day, all summer long! Its that good.
Tags: Appetizers Breakfasts eggs entrees Fast Summer Meals Italian Summer Side Dish Vegetable Dishes vegetarian zucchini
Stacked eggplant and melted cheese layered with tomato sauce, served on a white plate.

Grilled Eggplant Stack

So you do not have to ask, it is grilled eggplant layered with mozzarella, ripe fresh tomato slices and topped with a ladle of marinara sauce. 
Tags: Appetizers entrees Italian vegetarian
Glass bowl of fresh pico de gallo with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, stirred with a wooden spoon beside limes.

Salsa Fresca or Pico de Gallo

Salsa is one of my favorite foods. No chips though, I use a spoon and eat it from a small dish!
Tags: Appetizers mexican sauces salsas & dressings Summer Side Dish vegetarian
Charred tomatoes, garlic, and peppers roasting on a grill plate.

Roasted Salsa Grand Mayan

Simplicity at it's best. Blend a cup of salsa with grilled shrimp and have a meal fit for a King (or Mayan Goddess).
Tags: Appetizers mexican sauces salsas & dressings sheet pan
Bowl of crispy roasted chickpeas with scattered pieces on a cloth napkin and wooden surface.

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

A crunchy, golden snack, that is filled with fiber-goodness and can be flavored any way you like it.
Tags: Appetizers parties salad
Creamy baked artichoke dip in a green dish, lightly browned on top and served with toasted bread slices.

Artichoke Parmesan Spread

This is a more flavorful lighter version of the hot dip on many menus. Mine is heavy on the artichoke and parmesan, contains ZERO cream cheese, yet tastes fantastic. All...
Tags: appetizers Italian party foods
Small glass jar filled with creamy spread containing red bits, sitting on a wooden countertop.

Pimento Cheese

My Georgia born husband has occasionally tossed a plastic container of pimento cheese into our grocery cart. Homemade is MUCH better!
Tags: appetizers party foods
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