Creamy Caramelized Onion Dip

I'm not sure there is anything more useful in the entertaining world than a good, go-to dip recipe.  This Creamy Caramelized Onion Dip i...

Chocolate Fudge Topped Petite Cream Puffs | Easy Hors D'Oeuvres

 When I was in college, I worked at a bakery called the Upper Crust.  They made the most beautiful desserts, cookies, cakes and breads - mos...

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce

Shrimp Cocktail was THE most popular item at my catering events - especially large, crowded cocktail events.  Why?  Because everyone is hung...

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms | Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres

I love crab rangoon.  Who doesn't?  This stuffed mushroom recipe is based on the classic crab rangoon, but I add red pepper and green on...

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlets

Last year I featured a Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart appetizer in my Festive Holiday Cocktail Party post.  The appetizer was fashi...

Creamy Spinach Dip | Game Day Recipes

Game Day is not complete without a chips and dips.  My favorite dip of all time is Classic Creamy Spinach Dip.  You can make so many variati...

Pigs in a Blanket | Game Day Recipes

Pigs in a Blanket were all the rage at one time, then they got a bad wrap for being tacky party food.  They were banned from any event with ...

Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta on the Grill Recipe | Summer Grilling Menu

Mr. Darcy is waiting for his first course... Bruschetta is always a hit.  If you are filling a little daring, do a couple of different versi...

Recipes | Shrimp Pesto Appetizer | Tomato & Olive Bruschetta | Tuscan Pasta Dinner Party Menu

Shrimp tossed in Pesto with Grilled Bread 1 pound of shrimp, peeled 2 tablespoons of olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, peeled 1/3 cup of parmesa...

Recipes | Entertaining | Cocktail Party Budet Friendly Menu | Fingerling Potatoes with Blue Cheese & Bacon

This is the perfect solution to "man-friendly" hors d'oeuvres... they are basically dressed up potato skins. You can make them...

Recipes | Entertaining | Cocktail Party Budet Friendly Menu | Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart Anytime you say "goat cheese" or "caramelized onions" you hear "ooohs...

Entertaining : Cheese Platter with Grapes & Pears

Last Friday night, I got together with some friends to see Chicago at Starlight Theater (in Kansas City).  The plan was to meet at our frien...