Beef Bourguignon
I have scoured so many cookbooks to find a recipe that was somewhat easy to make and delicious. This recipe is adapted from Ina Garden, as a fan of her...
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Hanky Panky
There is always a recipe for every occasion and sure enough, I found Nancy’s Canapés as I was flipping through the pages of the Yellow Notebook. Mom’s handwritten note above...
Benedictine Spread
This Kentucky Derby Day favorite is named for its creator Jennie Carter Benedict – a legendary Kentucky restauranteur, cookbook author and caterer. My favorite way to enjoy Benedictine is on...
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs
The Deviled Egg is a perfect appetizer! Stir in our Pimento Cheese for an elevated treat. A simple and easy, small bite to make for family and friends for your...
Glazed Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are not just for football season! Now I am not one to let a party day pass me by, so I have been In the Curious Kitchen planning...
Spiced Pecans
Pecans always have a home here. A staple in my pantry, pecans are the perfect canvas for a sweet and savory treat,. Spiced nuts are easy to make and add...
Cherry Tomato Crostini
This simple and festive appetizer is perfect to serve this holiday season. The hardest part is the fact that you may have to go to the grocery store and pick...
Fig & Pecan Crostini
When I start to think about developing an appetizer recipe I go right for what can go on a crostini. The crisp bread is a perfect vehicle to deliver tasty...
Vegetarian Dip
My daughter Lily is a vegetarian so I wanted to make sure that she has a wide variety of snacks to enjoy at our family celebrations. To make this vegetable...
Mushroom and Sausage Puff Ups
This recipe was inspired by the leftovers from a Thanksgiving stuffing recipe many years ago. A family favorite and a delicious appetizer serve along side your favorite bourbon cocktail.
Figgy Piggies in a Blanket
My parents entertained their friends in our home several times a year. Bringing together old friends for drinks and appetizers, listening to great music, laughing and dancing the night away...
Hot Cherry-Spiked Bleu Cheese Crackers
I simply cannot resist a good cracker especially if it is topped with cheese, filled with cheese or made with cheese. Just to be clear…I love cheese. If the cracker...
Blueberry Compote
INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup fresh blueberries DIRECTIONS Combine 1/2 cup of the blueberries, sugar, and water in a small, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil....
Tomato Jam & Cheese Crostini
A delicious appetizer to make for happy hour, a holiday party or a lite lunch-Tomato Jam and Herbed Cheese on a Crostini
Tomato Jam & Bacon Pinwheels
This easy appetizer celebrates summer’s most perfect fruit, the tomato with the addition of crispy bacon and puff pastry. Summer entertaining made easy.
Blueberry Compote, Brie and Sirloin Crostini
Just a few delicious ingredients make for an amazing appetizer for when friends and family gather. Consider this as a lite bite dinner, add our Bourbon Blueberry Sour for the...
Cheese Squares
Crackers have to be one of my favorite snack foods, in whatever shape, size, or flavor. I must have acquired my love from them from my Grandmother Katie as she...
Pecan Cheese Wafers
This recipe is from my most cherished cookbook. A yellow spiral bound notebook with handwritten recipes from my Mother. It is filled with my favorite dishes from my childhood. I...