Curried Fried Cheese Curds
Just before a party starts at the house, we get the houseterns in their zone by yelling out “let’s hitContinue Reading
Category: Appetizer
Cilantro Dipping Sauce
This sauce can be used with just about everwything from chicken wings, grilled shrimp…the list is endless. It’s a lightContinue Reading
Sweet and Spicy Bacon Sticks
We had one of our best meals of the year a great new spot on Great Diamond Island off theContinue Reading
Grilled Shrimp with Turmeric Sauce
We popped into an amazing restaurant, The Crown Jewel, on a small island near the cost of Portland, Maine andContinue Reading
Grilled Clams with Shallot Basil Butter
Growing up, once a year we would go clamming on the beaches of New Hampshire where we would literally useContinue Reading
Salt and Pepper Marcona Almonds
Marcona Almonds have a natural sheen of oil which makes them easy to season. They are imported from Spain andContinue Reading
The Pizza Party
As you know we are a big proponent of the five senses rule for any party. The most significant partContinue Reading
Shrimp Curry and Couscous
When we are having a work lunch on Capitol Hill or a beach BBQ down in South Carolina, we alwaysContinue Reading
Antipasti or Antipasto
I was always confused when we went to the Italian section of Boston, also known as The North End, becauseContinue Reading
Grilled Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Jalapeño, and Feta
This is a delicious, simple and flavorful first course or side dish for just about any meal. The grilling ofContinue Reading
Bacon Spicy Goat Cheese Starter
Everyone knows we love a good bacon sandwich and have a host of recipes, but we do love this simpleContinue Reading
Arancini
Sicily is the home of so many great foods and one appetizer from there is always a big hit atContinue Reading
Bacon Onion Crab (or Shrimp) Dip
Dips with a kick are perfect for a party especially when it is SEC season down in the south, theContinue Reading
Seared Scallops in Brown Butter
The critical rule in cooking scallops is to make sure they are fresh as well as “dry,” meaning they areContinue Reading
Tomato Cheese Tartlets
We use tomato tartar for so many dishes because it is just rich with flavor. This is a little bitContinue Reading
Tomato Tartar
A small group of us have, year after year, gone for a day of cooking with the infamous chef PatrickContinue Reading
Shrimp Aubergine (Eggplant)
Every time we are in London we go to our favorite spot, Le Petit Maison, and their amazing Chef, Rafeal,Continue Reading
Roasted Tomato Carpaccio
When I serve our traditional Carpaccio there is always a lot of sauce, arugula and parmesan left-over. Also, there areContinue Reading
French Onion Soup with Gruyere Crisps
Ingredients If jumping on a plane to Paris so you can grab a bowl of French onion soup at PiedContinue Reading
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are extremely easy to make and they have lasting powers to make it through a cocktail party. It’sContinue Reading
