A treasured family recipe for Southern pecan cheese wafers, passed down through generations and updated with modern touches like smoked paprika. These savory, buttery wafers topped with whole pecans are...
A creative recipe born from Thanksgiving leftovers! These savory puff pastry appetizers feature Italian sausage, mushrooms, and cream cheese wrapped in flaky pastry. Easy to make ahead and perfect for...
Elevate your party appetizers with Figgy Piggies in a Blanket! This easy gourmet recipe transforms classic pigs in a blanket with fig jam and parmesan cheese. Perfect for game day,...
This tried-and-true Beef Bourguignon recipe, adapted from Ina Garten with personal tweaks, delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Tender wine-braised beef with cognac, paired perfectly with my grandmother's buttermilk biscuits for...
This classic Hanky Panky recipe is an easy sausage and cheese appetizer served on rye bread. A nostalgic party favorite for tailgates, holidays, and gatherings.
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...
Classic deviled eggs get a Southern upgrade with creamy pimento cheese. This easy appetizer recipe is perfect for Derby parties, Easter brunch, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. The pimento cheese adds...
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...
A Southern favorite and a staple in my kitchen, these sweet and spicy candied pecans are as easy to make as they are to love. Inspired by family road trips...
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...
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...
A sophisticated vegetarian dip featuring chopped pistachios, fresh herbs, and a creamy base. Perfect for entertaining, this family recipe pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables and creates an elegant appetizer that's...
A sophisticated fall appetizer featuring roasted pumpkin, creamy ricotta with sage and shallots, and crispy pancetta on toasted seedy bread. Perfect as a light dinner or elegant cocktail hour bite,...
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...
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....
A delicious appetizer to make for happy hour, a holiday party or a lite lunch-Tomato Jam and Herbed Cheese on a Crostini
This easy appetizer celebrates summer’s most perfect fruit, the tomato with the addition of crispy bacon and puff pastry. Summer entertaining made easy.
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...
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...