Browsing Category APPETIZERS

Artichokes~UNSTUFFED and STUFFED

Artichokes!  Either you love them or you hate them!  I love them!  I like them both Stuffed or Unstuffed, but more often I make them unstuffed so I don’t get so full from the stuffing and can have more leaves! I love the leaves as much as the heart!  Here are two recipes, one for the Unstuffed and one for the Stuffed version. I have…

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Honey Bourbon Cocktail Meatball Appetizers ~ Slow Cooker

An EASY cocktail meatball appetizer recipe that a lot of people really like!  The honey and the bourbon give a delicious flavor to the Swedish meatballs! People go back for seconds and thirds of this appetizer. You can use any small frozen meatballs, but I like it best with the Swedish meatballs.   Be sure to buy the APPETIZER-SIZE meatballs or the BITE-SIZE! People will…

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Falafels

Falafels are small chickpea patties that are sold in the streets throughout the middle east.  They are famous here in New York too.    My co-workers know that Salwa’s homemade falafels are so amazing!  She knew how much I loved them and made them for me often when we worked together. SO QUICK AND EASY! They literally take under 5 minutes to make! And under…

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Patsy’s Pizza

My sister Patsy, or Pat, is the pizza queen of the family! She is famous for her pizza and makes it the best! Her technique never fails her and people go crazy for it! The crust is delicious and crunchy, and the sauce is simple and spiced just right! VIDEO:  Pat and I made a video of her making pizza because her technique is so unusual…

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Latkes

This latke recipe is a basic one, simple and easy to make but very, very tasty as is! Homemade is much better than than the ones you make from a box mix. I like to eat latkes with applesauce on the side. People like them as appetizers too. Latkes are traditionally served at Hanukkah with applesauce or sour cream but everyone eats them all year round! …

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Cream of Turkey Soup

Cream of Turkey Soup is such a delicious and comforting soup! There is one diner we know that makes a great Cream of Turkey Soup only on a Sunday, but not every Sunday! This recipe reminds me of that one! I know Cream of Chicken soup is more available, and more popular, but if you really like turkey, try this recipe! I like it better…

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Zucchini Patties (Fritters)

  From Allrecipes….I tried!… We liked!…  I recommend! I adapted these just a bit and they are really delish! My husband Bill raved about them!   These Zucchini Patties, or you can call them Zucchini Fritters, make a great side dish, appetizer, or a little snack!   You can substitute the red peppers for any other vegetable you like or use just the zucchini.  …

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7-Layer Italian Dip

  If you are a fan of the 7-Layer Mexican Dip, or any other baked dip, you will love this Italian one! You can substitute ground beef or turkey for the sausage, and change-up the layers to your own taste. Other veggies like mushrooms, onions, or broccoli would be great! Add whatever YOU like in the layers and it will still be outrageous! This is…

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