Category Archives: Appetizers

Deviled Eggs

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

Deviled Eggs are a family favorite. They are easy to make, delicious and very pretty to serve. I like to make them for special occasions, and I even have a special crystal serving dish for Deviled Eggs. When Don and … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

Stuffed mushrooms make delicious party food. They are easy to eat while standing. Two bites and you finish them. No mess. This recipe has very good flavor and I love to make them when I have dinner parties. I think … Continue reading →

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French Onion Soup

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

French Onion Soup is one of my favorites. This is a rich, homemade soup, topped with melted Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. It is easy to make and looks beautiful. This is another recipe from Betty Crocker’s International Cookbook, one of my … Continue reading →

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Greek Mint Meatballs

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

These meatballs are very tasty and work great as an appetizer. I work at James Madison University in the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery where we hold resident training sessions to train landmine action senior managers from around the … Continue reading →

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Football Food!

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

The Green Bay Packers played the Philadelphia Eagles today, so it was a good day for “football food.” I made some Guacamole Dip for us to enjoy while watching the Packers beat the Eagles. 🙂 Guacamole Dip Makes 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Mexican Dip

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

This is a favorite at any party. It is especially delicious in the summer. Mexican Dip Serves 8-12 2 cans bean dip 4 avocados or 2 containers of frozen avocado dip lemon juice salt and pepper 1/4 cup mayonnaise black … Continue reading →

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Finger Foods

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Did you ever watch the 1990 movie Mermaids? Cher played the mother. She was a mom who never made anything for her kids to eat except finger foods. And most of it was served on a toothpick. I tried that approach … Continue reading →

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Pickle Wraps

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

With the holidays almost here, I thought I’d get started on putting up some of our family favorites. Whenever we have a family gathering, we generally have Pickle Wraps. They are easy (but messy to make), delicious and pretty on … Continue reading →

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Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

I used to make these every holiday season because they are easy and tasty. Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts are delicious. A bit salty and crunchy, this is a good appetizer for a crowd during the holidays. Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts Serves 10 … Continue reading →

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