Appetizers – Wendy Kessler

SHRIMP CEVICHE

Shrimp Ceviche is my new favorite. This spring I've been making a fresh batch almost every week to enjoy over several days as an appetizer, for lunch, and as a snack. A friend of mine gave me this recipe a few years ago when we were getting together once month with a mutual friend … Continue reading SHRIMP CEVICHE

Appetizers

BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED DATES

This is one of my favorite appetizers to make for any celebration because it is both elegant and satisfying. This dish also meets my criteria to be deemed a "go-to" recipe: fast easy delicious beautiful The ingredients can be multiplied proportionally to prepare enough of this appetizer to feed a crowd of any size. Just … Continue reading BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED DATES

Appetizers

DEVILED EGG CUPS

This is my favorite type of recipe - one that is simple and fast, while still creating a fabulous presentation. I made this appetizer using a recipe featured on rachaelraymag.com. However, I doubled the original recipe because I always have a crowd to feed, and mixed in some additional ingredients to add some brightness … Continue reading DEVILED EGG CUPS

Appetizers

QUICK HOMEMADE SALSA

A dear friend of mine gave me this recipe years ago. I tweaked it a bit to fit my preferences (like using fresh lime juice instead of lemon juice), and have since made it about a hundred times. It is easy and quick to prepare. This recipe uses mostly fresh ingredients giving it wonderful … Continue reading QUICK HOMEMADE SALSA

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