Appetizers & Salads

Anything on a raft? Ok guys, a raft supports your lovely bod on the water…right?   Of course we won’t be floating appetizers on water, but we will be using crostini, sliced baked potatoes, and chips to support delicious toppings. This is a great appetizer because it comes with so much variety. Set each bit out already made, or allow your guests to create their own. This is simple and creative so jump in and have fun! Lets toast it, bake it and chip it. You may just like it too much! Serves 8-10 * [ingredients title=”Equipment”] 1 sheet pan...

This is my all time "go-to" appetizer & vegetarian party food. People who hate eggplant...love this crostini. The perfect balance of mediterranean flavors and textures with the crisp buttery garlicky crostini, creamy tart goat cheese, fried eggplant soaked in balsamic glaze, then topped with my delicious Roasted Red Pepper Slather! People go crazy over it. I even got a marriage proposal when I served it! Too bad, I was married. He was convincible though...LOL Serves 6-12 Chef's Tip: You can make the eggplant 2-3 of days ahead of time. And also the crostinis (make sure your store in air-tight container or bag)...

Appetizers are the perfect bite, scoop, dip, pop, or munch that keep you going before the big feast is served. They can either set the stage for a dinner with a theme, or be totally unique to you. As I mentioned in Holiday Hacks to Fast Track Your Feast… “You’re probably going to want more than one type of appetizer regardless of how many guests are attending. Everyone likes to get a good base going before the main event. I suggest one cold app and one hot. If room in the oven is an issue, and the toaster oven is full,...

Serves 4   Ingredients: 1-2 lb           Fresh Grouper fillet, boneless, skinned or 4/6-8oz fillets Citrus Salt Rub: 1/2               Orange, Zest * and Juice (reserved) 1/2               Lemon, Zest * and Juice (reserved) 1/4 C           Sea Salt or Kosher Salt 1/2 t            Turbino or Coconut Sugar 1 t                Black Pepper, Cracked Slather Mixture: 1-9 oz. jar    Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper Slather 1/2 C           Tomatoes, diced 2 T               Capers 1/2 C           Kalamata Olives 1/4 C           Caper berries to garnish 1/4 C           Italian parsley, minced to garnish   Directions: Prepare salt rub. Pat grouper with paper towel on both sides. Then drizzle grouper with some...