Tag: appetizers

Bruschetta: Tomato & Arugula Salad

For my first dinner party after Stephen and I were married, I made bruschetta as an appetizer. I found it on the internet. The guy had just come back from Italy with this version of bruschetta to share. I used to buy arugula at the 

Suppli al Telefono: Deep-Fried Rice and Cheese Balls

Thrift stores are the best places to find books especially cookbooks. This recipe comes from an Italian cookbook put out by time magazine. I also found one for French cuisine and German. Making cheese balls really takes patience. It can be quite messy and somewhat 

Freemont Texas Hot Artichoke Dip

I am trying to remember who gave me this recipe. All I remember is my friend Jonelle and I devoured a whole loaf of french bread eating this stuff. The recipe did call for more mayo but I found it to be too salty and tasted to much like mayonnaise.

1 can marinated artichokes, drained & chopped
1 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c mayonnaise
French bread

Mix all ingredients together. Place in a 9×9 inch-baking dish. Bake at 350° until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve hot on French bread or crackers.
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Lois Jepson’s Happy Hour Cheese Logs

Whenever there was a long weekend or holiday break we would pack up the car and get out of dodge. Most of our trips were across the state to my Aunt Sandra’s house in the country. Often times my Grandparents would join us there. Happy 

BBQ Nachos

As a born and bred Southern Gal turned California chic, I occasionally get the hanker’n for some good ol’ southern barbecue. This summer I returned to my roots when I went to visit my family in South Florida. Before my arrival, my brother asked me