Mushroom Filled Potato Pancakes by John Spottiswood

These are healthy, relatively low calorie, and very tasty potato pancakes that I adapted from Jacques Pepin. Sauteed simply in a little oil, they have about 200 calories in each serving of three pancakes. I served them as a side dish to Chicken Chasseur (will post soon), but they would also make a great appetizer.

Philly Chesesteak Quesadillas by dp

amazing

Penn Cove Mussels Provencal by John Howie

Sugared Pecans by Robyn Savoie

This toasted sweet and spicy treat is great anytime. Serve for friendly get together's, tailgating, sporting event parties, and at holiday parties.

Cream cheesie corn by Glenn

I was given the chore of coming up with a new side dish for Thanksgiving. I like corn--particularly when I am eating. I like cream cheese--only when I am eating. Voila, an idea is born. It is easy to make and was rated OMG by my very picky family. There may be ways to improve it but here is an instant classic.

Stuffed Mushrooms with Hollandaise by B Innes

Stuffed Mushrooms are one of my favorite appetizers as well as a great addition to any hearty main course. The basic recipe works great as a stand alone dish with hollandaise with a larger mushroom and with a little tweaking makes a great appetizer or hors d'oeuvre.

Veggie Queso Dip by Culinary Envy

This easy, coveted Veggie Queso Dip is made with 3 cheeses, jalapenos, sweet baby bell peppers and incredible seasonings.

Cheese stuffed mushrooms by Ann

Easy, cheesy, stuffed mushroom caps Cheese stuffing will fill 150-200 mushroom caps It's the blue cheese that makes these exceptional

Apple Bacon Cheddar Crostini by Denise Sherin

Great fall appetizer, party food or fun snack.

Yellow Corn Pancakes with Shrimp/Scallops and Mango Jalapena Crema by Bob Vincent

This dish is adapted from one in Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill cookbook. This is an appetizer that I adapted from the book. My daughter recently ate at the restaurant in Las Vegas and raved about the food so I decided to get the cookbook and play with some…