King Crab Legs with Dips
For a party recently, I decided to serve crab legs but wanted my guests to have options for dipping beyond the regular clarified…
Holiday Shrimp Scampi
This dish can be served anytime, but the red and green elements really play up a Christmas theme. It's simple and elegant and…
Jubilant Cherries
Cherries that are a YES/Caution are Montmorency cherries. They are the same ones used in pies. This tastes just like pie filling.…
Pumpkin Cheesecake
This tasted more like a smooth pumpkin pie than a cheesecake to me, but in either case I found it to be a heavenly option for a…
Pumpkin Mousse
Light and dreamy. If you like pumpkin you’ll love this smooth and easy dessert.
Good for You Hot Cocoa
On Christmas Eve I come downstairs and make a cup of cocoa. I though it time to share my favorite hot cocoa recipe. Happy…
Hot Chipped Beef
When you’re feeling in a retro mood, pull this recipe out, serve with crackers and you’ll be singing the yum-yum song.
Broiled Provolone with Italian Herbs and Crackers
Two basic ingredients and some herbs. Simple elegance at its finest.
Parmesan Crackers
Make these crackers when you have invited a friend over for a glass of wine and you want to have a little snack on the side.
Pear and Blue Cheese Dip
You can use celery sticks to dip or a few of the wafer thin crackers. You can even just eat it with a spoon!
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Depending on the size of your peppers you might have filling left over. You can keep this for later. It will make a lovely…
Baked Fish Fillets Italian Style
Anyone with an oven can make this dish. It takes just a few minutes to assemble and 30 minutes in the oven and dinner is ready to…
Cajun Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are a fun way to splurge. These are healthy and a bit on the zippy side with the Cajun seasoning. You can make yours…
Italian Seafood Stew
Seafood is often served on New Year’s Eve. In some cultures it’s a celebration that is supposed to come with good luck if you eat…
Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Instead of serving pecan pie, how about serving these as an appetizer/snack offering? They are amazingly addictive.
Lemon Pepper Cream Gravy
The lemon pepper cream tastes particularly delightful with chicken or turkey. It makes it very special.
Pulled Chicken
This also fits under the category of Happy Healthy Holiday meals for a leftover idea for turkey.
Brunch Crepes
These would work perfectly for breakfast or as a yummy dessert.
Cheese Ball
Dieter Misty wrote to me asking for a cheese ball recipe for the holidays. So I worked with Misty to come up with one that is all…
Broccoli Cheddar Soufflé
This is a wonderful side dish, brunch dish or breakfast. It’s also a meatless meal for the vegetarian in your life. Light and…