Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th! by kathy gori

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this year, we decided to go for the traditional American organic beef burgers with all the fixings, two kinds of coleslaw, James Beards' sour cream slaw, a tart Indian cabbage dish, an Indian style potato salad, mixed wild greens…

Pigs In A Poncho by Wendi Taylor

It's like pigs in a blanket - but faster, easier, and lighter. This can also be made by using a whole hot-dog with a full size tortilla for an even quicker treat.

Grandma Dee Dee's Deviled Eggs by Now We're Cooking!

This is my best attempt at re-creating my Grandma Dee Dee's summertime favorite, deviled eggs. This is one of those foods that I grew up with, and associate my grandma with. She made these with a special kind of love that, well, just made them taste better when she made them. Y'all know what I mean!

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.

Polenta Fries by Jennifer Jevons

Try this side dish with your next veggie burger.

Quick & Easy Chicken Salad by Jennifer Bass

Salmon Mousse by BearNakedBaker

Philly Chesesteak Quesadillas by dp

amazing

Vegetarian Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms by Sheryl Dennett

A party favorite for sure! Regardless of the occassion. Whether you want to make this an entree' or serve as appetizers, it is a hit either way. I prefer to serve as appetizers and it is such a wonderful treat on the pallette to enjoy in smaller portions. And it goes very fast, so you'd better double the recipe.

Fruity Calamari by BearNakedBaker

Salami Stackers by Syi

A quick & easy appetizer that has salty, sweet and slightly spicy elements all in one. I've also made these using Boursin cheese instead of regular cream cheese, and other dried fruits such as Craisins, golden raisins, dried tropical fruits. And I've used proscuitto in place of the salami.

Ham and Cheese Sliders by Julie

Mini Caprese Bites by Sharon McAndrews Burkey

Here's one of my favorite appetizers! It's a low carb and healthy option. My challenge, finding the right size skewers! I found really long skewers, thought they could be cut in half, but it doesn't skewer through the tomatoes nicely, and breaks the mozzarella cheese balls.Ugh! Note:to self to stock up on skewers. So I decided…

Fake Out Crab Rangoon Bites by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is a spin off of one of my favorite items found in a Chinese Restaurant. I've always loved this crispity outer layer coupled with the gooey center. Cheese tortellini provide the basic shape and mousse like center. A combination of condiments and ingredients popular in Asian cooking are used create the idea of crab…

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Shrimp by Chef Smith

Great for a appitizer or a cocktail party.