Zesty crab cakes make a luscious appetizer or entrée, but don't think about that diet. Makes 12 cakes.
After harvesting, caviar, or sturgeon roe, is graded by size and color (just like pearls). Caviar typically comes from one of three species of sturgeon: beluga, the largest of the fish; osetra,...
Though considered a luxury, those salty fish eggs are easy to prepare and serve.
Nachos are a great snack for entertaining guests or satisfying munchies. Plus, you can adapt your nachos to whatever you've got in the fridge. Makes enough for one good-sized snack.
Serve these classic finger sandwiches at a tea party, pool party, or any time you want a light, elegant snack. Makes 20-30 finger sandwiches.
The allure of raw oysters is unmistakable, even from those who refuse to eat them. Although you really can't improve on these briny "mouthfuls of the sea," some people appreciate the accoutrements...
Onion rings are a favorite accompaniment to American classics, such as hamburgers and hot dogs. Serve onion rings with ketchup or blue cheese dressing for dipping. Makes enough for about six...
As with any deep-fried food, onion rings are ideally are consumed just after they're made, but you can still reheat them to a credible state. While many restaurants recommend using a deep fryer to...
You don't want your guests to get full before you actually serve dinner, but those smells coming from the kitchen can sure stimulate the appetite. Here's something to tide people over. These are...
For a quick pick-me-up, or a festive Halloween appetizer, finger sandwiches have been the snack of choice in the World of Darkness for eons.
These are so incredibly easy to make, you'll serve them every chance you get! And your guests will be very pleased. Makes 24 puffs.
Here's a quick and easy meal in a bowl that could also be an excellent first course for a winter dinner party. Serves six.
The buttermilk batter makes this squid appetizer - or calamari, if using the Italian name makes you feel less squeamish - utterly delicious. Makes four appetizer servings.
Buffalo wings were invented at the Anchor Bar, in Buffalo, New York. It's nearly impossible to replicate those meaty delicacies, but here's an approximation. Makes 24 pieces.
Spice up your nachos with this tasty recipe from the Ortega collection. Serves four to six people.
These eggs may well recall cocktail parties from the 1950s, but just see if you have any left after serving them at a party. Serves six.
These stuffed mushrooms are a real party pleaser. Pass them on a tray or serve them as a side dish. Makes 16 mushroom appetizers, serving six to eight.
Take the bull by the horn: Instead of the tenderloin, why not try the tendergroin? Also known as calf fries, Rocky Mountain oysters are the testicles of cows, buffalo, pigs, lamb, sheep or turkey....
There is few foods that are as tasty as guacamole. The problem is that guacamole differs greatly among establishments and unless you make it from scratch, you may be disappointed.
You're having a date over for dinner and you really want to impress, but you don't know the first thing about cooking. Any fool can throw a chicken breast in the oven and mash up a couple of...