Tag: easy gluten free appetizers

Poppin’ Shrimp Cocktail

Poppin’ Shrimp Cocktail

Do you love shrimp cocktail? This version maintains the strength of the classic with enhancements and inspiration focused on the cocktail sauce. Poppin’ Shrimp Cocktail uses poppy seeds and shallots to create a poppy-ness (get it😉?!) that is truly fantastic. So next time you want to serve this classic, consider this poppin’ version.

Old Bay Shrimp with Lemon Aioli

Old Bay Shrimp with Lemon Aioli

Old Bay Shrimp with Lemon Aioli is one of those super simple recipes that has big bang flavor…and who doesn’t love that? Serve as an appetizer hot, warm, or room temp and enjoy the zingy, lemony aioli and charred lemon wedges with each piece of shrimp. 🍋🍤😊

Bourbon-Spiked Paté

Bourbon-Spiked Paté

Paté isn’t for everyone but for the fans out there, Bourbon-Spiked Paté is calling your name. It’s amazingly creamy, silky, and delicious. It’s also a perfect holiday or potluck appetizer. And don’t forget the accoutrements to get the full paté experience – gluten free crackers or bagel chips (as I used), blackberry or blueberry jam, apple slices, honey, etc. The sky is the limit!

Parsnip-Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Parsnip-Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Parnsip-Wrapped Stuffed Dates with is a clever vegetarian twist on the more-commonly known and loved bacon-wrapped stuffed dates. The marinated parsnip ribbons impart bangin’ robust flavor to this appetizer …similar to what bacon does for the traditional recipe. So if you’re a vegetarian or bacon just isn’t your thing, Parnsip-Wrapped Stuffed Dates is for you!

Sesame-Lime Grilled Wings

Sesame-Lime Grilled Wings

I’ve made Sesame Lime Grilled Wings many times and they are REALLY good. Totally finger lickin’ good…and without being fried😜! Kudos go to the Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette and the grill for elevating these crispy wings to the next level.

Retro Caviar Pie

Retro Caviar Pie

So gourmet, so easy, and so vintage! You just can’t go wrong with this one. Caviar Pie was a go-to classic for my parents generation. It was served at their fancy dinner parties and Holiday meals. Retro Caviar Pie pays homage to the good ‘ole simpler days.  Pair it with a nice bottle of chilled Champagne.  I’ll toast to that!