Warm Mushroom Dip with Baked Pita Crisps

This mushroom dip makes a great appetizer or snack.

Portobello Mushrooms

Do not wash mushrooms.  Remove stems. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over mushrooms. Let marinate at least for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 300F. Place…

Stuffed Doggies in a Jacket

cut a slit down the center of each frank length wise.  do not cut completely through. place one asparagus spears snuggly in each frank. top…

Pizza Soup

Bring broth to a slow boil and add all the vegetables including the tomatoes. Add water and return to a boil. Add sausage, pepperoni and…

Microwave Stuffed Mushrooms

You can whip up a batch of stuffed mushrooms in no time using this recipe.

Homemade Farmer’s Cheese

This homemade cheese is mild, like ricotta or fresh mozzarella.

California Ripe Olive and Fig Tapenade

Serve this tapenade on crostini spread with soft cheese like feta, goat or blue. Sponsored by California Ripe Olives.

Spicy & Smokey Tomato Lobster Soup

in a large heated stock pot, fry pancetta until cispy.  add onions, garlic, italian seasoning. saute until veggies are soft  add lobster broth, tomatoes, puree, basil, liquid smoke, pepper, sriracha and…

Caramelized Mushroom and Shallot Bruschetta

Sourdough bread is toasted in the oven, then topped with a caramelized mushrooms and shallots, for a delicious appetizer.

Bacon-Wrapped Shiitake Mushrooms

The earthiness of the mushroom pairs well with the saltiness of the bacon. They can easily be assembled an hour or two ahead of time…

Bacon Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

These bacon and cheese stuffed mushrooms make great little appetizers.

Tomato Zucchini Bruschetta

These appetizers are a snap to make, and with juicy fresh tomatoes, oh, so good.

Global Eggplant Spread

Try with eggplant spread on pita break or over pasta, couscous or rice. A little crumbled feta on top adds another flavor.

Walnut Pomegranate Spread

Pour water over flat bread and let it sit for a few minutes to soften.  Place water and bread in a food processor with walnuts,…

Roasted Eggplant Tapenade

This rich olive spread features roasted eggplant.