Bacon-embraced Dates Stuffed with Gorgonzola Cheese by Vivien

Warm tasty appetizer to enjoy with a glass of wine. Pitted Medjool dates stuffed with gorgonzola with honey drizzled over the dates, wrapped with bacon slices and broiled.

Tomato Mozzarella Melts by Evelyn Scott

This is one of those recipes that you can adjust the quantities based on how many you want to make, which is why it makes a perfect lunch for one Note: You can also sprinkle with some dried basil or dried italian seasoning

Bruschetta al Pomodoro by Stacy Coltrin

This is another recipe for my Bruschetta, it is a little more spicy than my other Brushcetta with Tomatoes and Basil. I give this receipe as a gift for folks who buy my Santa Fe Wrought Iron art on Etsy. www.SantaFeWroughtIron.Etsy.com. People just love the touch of thank you from me.

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil by Stacy Coltrin

There is nothing so tasty as this dish. It works well for dinners with friends and family. Everyone in the kitchen talking and eating. When I am not cooking I am creating wrought iron art and selling it on my etsy store. www.SantaFeWroughtIron.Etsy.com, this is one of the recipes I give away when I sell a piece of art as a thank you…

Split pea soup by honey

Split Pea Soup by honey

orgazmic shrimp by Pami Holleman

A great appetizer, worth the effort of deviening & butterflying the shrimp, may have to slap fingers away while still hot, once people have had a taste. One 1 Lb batch should serve 4 diners (5 if you go with smaller shrimp)

Carmelized onion Jam / Crostini by BearNakedBaker

Turkish Red Pepper & Walnut Dip by John Spottiswood

I've had this appetizer numerous times at my favorite nearby Turkish restaurant, New Kapadokia. I finally made it myself for a number of guests and it was a big hit. Slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and very flavorful. I served it with high quality hummus and babaganoush, and the red pepper dip was the most popular. Give it a try!

California (Salmon, crab, Cucumber & Avocado) by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

California (Salmon, crab, Cucumber & Avocado)

Carciofi o carciofini sott’olio by Patricia Turo

Artichokes are in season again and I just can't do without them when the season is over. This simple recipe for preserving artichokes will let you enjoy this delicious vegetable for months. It takes a little time, but is well worth it. Artichokes are served in Italy in most antipasti preserved in olive oil. The baby artichokes are…

Fire Roasted Tomato & Jalapeño Salsa by Marlin Rinehart

This authentic Mexican salsa is by far my favorite. The tomatoes, preferably Romas, are roasted under the broiler until the skins are partially charred with black spots. The intense heat internally caramelizes some of the natural fruit sugar. The garlic and jalapeño are also roasted. Roasting gives the salsa character and depth of…

Fruit Pizza by Global Cookbook

Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta by Evelyn Scott

Delicious appetizer, great for any occasion

Seafood fondue by Gregory Moore

This is very similar to what is at a popular Cajun restaurant in the South. I have changed it slightly but it is still very much like the original. Great for parties!!