Are you a fan of the mouthwatering Bang Bang shrimp from Bonefish Grill? If you’ve ever tasted this popular appetizer, you know just how addictive it can be. This is my copycat recipe for Bang Bang Shrimp, developed after some trial-and-error testing. I think it is pretty spot on, but don’t take my word for…
Appetizers
Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer
Easy to make pepper jelly cream cheese appetizer is so darn good. Everyone loves these crunchy treats. They are perfect for any occasion. Have you been listening to the news lately? Not the headline news (ick!), but the last-minute news. Lester Holt needs to fill in space before signing off. He says, “young people are…
Smoked Salmon (Lox) Deviled Eggs
Smoked Salmon (Lox) Deviled Eggs is styled after the classic lox and bagel combo of smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, capers, and dill. This combination is perfectly balanced to make an excellent appetizer. Mary Jo and I are staying with our daughter Amy for the summer and Amy has chickens! 5 laying chickens as…
Roasted Potato Appetizer with Chive Sauce
Potatoes as an appetizer? You Betcha! A roasted potato appetizer with chive sauce. This is bite-sized pieces of perfectly roasted baby potatoes with a low-calorie yogurt-based chive sauce. The two go together like peas and carrots! My friend Manny was the inspiration for this when he recently brought over some of his home grown…
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Mango Salsa Recipe
Bacon wrapped scallops are a tasty treat with the sweetness of the scallops and the smoky, salty bacon. Throw in some spicy mango salsa and you have yourself a gourmet meal. A few nights ago, MaryJo and I went to one of our favorite restaurants, Bonefish Grill. We arrived at around 6 pm, which is…
Easy Delicious Crab Dip Recipe (Boston Style)
New Year’s Eve is always a time to try new appetizers and this year it is an easy crab dip recipe. This is not one of those cheese-laden gooey dips. It’s a full-blown, in-your-face, crab meat delight. Inspiration For Easy Crab Dip The crab appetizer idea all started when our local Winn-Dixie store had a…
Honey Balsamic Italian Chicken Meatball Kabobs
This recipe post contains an affiliate link. Please see our Privacy Policy for details. Ho Ho Ho. Just in time for the Holidays we’ve got the perfect, festive appetizer. Italian chicken meatball kabobs with a wonderful honey balsamic sauce. You could make a meal of these…I think I just did. Hey, I’ve got to eat…
Homemade Spicy Salsa Roja
Homemade spicy salsa Roja. I go for the natural goodness and simplicity of plain, fresh ingredients. It’s so easy to prepare this salsa. I must be on a spicy food kick. Maybe it has to do with spending the last 5 months in Minnesota, where their idea of spicy food is pepperjack cheese. Oooh, that’s…