Category Archives: Appetizers

Hummus – Garbonzo Bean Dip

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 can garbanzo beans 2 T olive oil 1 T sesame oil 1/2 tsp Worchestershire Sauce 1 tsp salt Mix all ingredients with your stick blender. Serve with cut up veggies and homemade corn and flour tortilla chips

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Cantelope and Watermelon Skewers

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Cantelope cubes Watermelon cubes Stick on a skewer and serve as appetizer.

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Yaki Mandu – Pot Stickers

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I tried two versions made by a friend’s Korean wife. One spicy with lots of garlic and the other for the non-Korean people at the party – she laughed. Fried. These are killer good. Made with pork, but I think … Continue reading →

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Broiled Duck Breast Appetizer

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Served with Hollandaise sauce and white raisins. Perfect combination. I worked up my own version after trying this in Austin Texas at the Driskill Hotel,Chef Bull. Ingredients Duck Breast seasoned and cooked medium rare. Hollendaise Sauce White raisins Preparation Cut … Continue reading →

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Roasted Beets with Walnuts Gorganzola Dressing

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds beets, trimmed and halved 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 bunch arugula, well washed and torn apart For the Walnut Gorgonzola Dressing: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil … Continue reading →

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Pesto Toast with Brie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Sour dough or Artesyn Style Bread Spread with pesto and top with thinly sliced Brie Grill on both sides or for open face under the broiler. Perfect served next to Ceasar Salad or Soup

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Stuffed Mushrooms – Steak, Cheddar and Creamy Horseradish

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

4 Portabello Mushroom Caps (cleaned) 5 oz steak sliced thinly Cheese- A mixture is always good: cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack touch of creamy horseradish or Onion Marmalade – garnish tops with a bit of carmelized onions. Baked stuffed mushrooms, are … Continue reading →

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Butter Poached Lobster

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients • One 8-oz. lobster tail, cut in half • 1 lb. butter, clarified 1 clove garlic Lemon or Lime Wedge Directions Submerge lobster in a pot with clarified butter with garlic. Cook on low heat approximately 10 minutes until … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Smoked Turkey or Chicken Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Years ago, I tasted this smoked turkey salad.  At the time, I made a mental note that I had to make my own version. It was so delicious.  I happen to love chicken or turkey salad, but this one has … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms – Spinach, Ricotta and Mozzarella

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

4 large Portobello mushrooms 2/3 cup Ricotta cheese 10 oz bag spinach, cooked, squeezed and chopped 2 tbsp flour 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup monterrey jack or mozzarella cheese, grated or finely diced 2 … Continue reading →

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