Chicken and waffles have been around since colonial days. The soul-food version using fried chicken grew in popularity after the opening of the Wells Supper Club in Harlem 1938 and has become popular in the South. This mini version is …
Gougeres – or cheese puffs – are French hors d’oeuvres of pâte à choux pastry typically mixed with cheese and baked to a golden, brown crispiness. It is said they originated in Burgundy, and today can have a variation of …
I love anything British, and a pork pie is a traditional English meat pie that can be traced back to medieval times. It is usually served either at room temperature or cold and perfect as a snack or with a …
I love deviled eggs. And I think they make a perfect appetizer for a luncheon or brunch. When I was planning my sister’s birthday luncheon the week before Easter, I wanted to serve deviled eggs with a special twist. So, …
Antipasto is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal and is intended to whet the appetite of the guests. Traditionally, it is served on a large board or platter and guests help themselves. Contents of an antipasto platter …
I have said it before, and I will say it again: I never met a potato I did not like! And Potato Stacks are no exception. They have been making their rounds in culinary circles for a few years now …
Salsa as a table dip was first popularized by Mexican restaurants in the United States in the 1980s. Most people think of a Mexican-style tomato-based salsa when they see the word, especially the chunky tomato-and-chili-based Pico de Gallo and Salsa …
I am always looking for easy and elegant appetizers to serve with cocktails and this one is always a hit. Admittedly, I am not a fish or seafood person, but I do enjoy these. They are light, fluffy, delicious, impressive, …
Flatbread has been around since the Earth was cooling and Flatbread Pizza has been around for some time now. I used to order it often when I would see it on a restaurant menu because I did not know how …
Bruschetta originated in Italy in the 15th century and is an antipasto consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. In this country, the word is widely used to refer to the prepared topping …