Pear, Brie & Arugula Quesadilla with Sancerre Wine

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 The Food Want to make a unique appetizer that will impress any party or dinner guest? I think a rich and delicious triple cream Brie quesadilla will do the trick. Not only is this quesadilla appetizer easy and fast to make, it is full of flavor and texture. The pear adds a little sweetness and crunch, [...]

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Drunken Fruit Salsa

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Spice up your dinner with this zesty tropical fruit salsa. Spicy hot and not too sweet, this drunken fruit salsa is jammed packed with fruits, avocado, grilled peppers and tequila. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips and even better over grilled fish, chicken or pork. What’s not to love about tequila in your salsa? It gives this sweet [...]

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Spicy Prawns Appetizer

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I cannot remember a social gathering at my house growing up as a kid when my mom did not serve these yummy prawns. Our annual Superbowl party. A pool party. A family get together. An appetizer for a nice dinner. She always made her famous spicy prawns! You know why? Because everyone always asked her [...]

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Spicy Spinach & Feta Hummus Dip

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I rarely buy hummus in a container from a store. Making your own hummus is just too easy. I love being able to add in any ingredients to my plain hummus recipe to give it a new kick. Today’s hummus recipe: Spicy Spinach & Feta Hummus The combination of flavors is simply divine. I dip [...]

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Sausage & Cheese Appetizer Meatballs

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I am going to be totally upfront with you. This appetizer is not healthy. At all. However, sometimes you just need to not focus on calorie intake and eat something fattening and delicious. Like my grandmother’s Sausage & Cheese Appetizer Meatballs. They are TO.DIE.FOR. Along with my Mexican Layered Bean Dip, these meatballs are a staple [...]

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Mexican Layered Bean Dip Appetizer

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I cannot for the life of me host a sporting event get-together and NOT serve my layered bean dip. Ever. It is so delicious and is always everyones favorite! Mexican Layered Bean Dip and sports just pair so well together. Plus I love sitting on my behind and stuffing my face while watching other people [...]

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