Cheesy Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites

When you are looking for an appetizer that captures the deep, earthy essence of a French onion soup in a handheld format, these Cheesy Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites are an exceptional choice. This recipe pairs umami-rich baby bella mushrooms with deeply caramelized onions and a hint of sharp whole grain mustard. Nestled on a rounds … Read more

Baked Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients 1 15 oz . can quartered artichoke hearts drained 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs Instructions  Get full recipe >> Baked Artichoke Hearts @ crunchycreamysweet.com

Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Tartlets

When you are looking for a gourmet appetizer that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and creamy notes, these Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Tartlets are an absolute showstopper. This recipe utilizes light, flaky puff pastry as a vessel for a vibrant, homemade honey and mustard cranberry sauce. By combining tender pieces of cooked chicken breast with the … Read more

Italian Appetizer

Ingredients 4 sweet banana wax peppers, cut in half 8 golden pepperocini 8 artichoke hearts 8 black olives 8 marinated cherry tomatoes 8 marinated fresh mozzarella balls (Bocconcini or Ciliegine) 8 cheddar cheese chunks 8 pickled crimini mushrooms 8 slices of genoa salami 8 slices of prosciutto 8 slices of sopresseta 8 skewers Instructions Take … Read more

Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

INGREDIENTS 6 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half, seeds and membranes removed 4 oz cream cheese 2 Tablespoons green onions, sliced 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce chopped cilantro for topping, optional INSTRUCTIONS  Get full recipe >> Cheesy Bacon … Read more

Eggplant Pizza Bites

Ingredients 1 large eggplant, sliced (You will have about 12 slices from one large eggplant) 1 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil 1 cup homemade tomato sauce 12 slices fresh mozzarella 1 large red tomato, diced 1 cup fresh spinach
(baby kale works too) 1 tbsp Parmesan Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 F. In a greasy … Read more

Baked Cauli-Tots

Ingredients 3 cups (about half of a head) shredded cauliflower (see Note) 4 oz. (about 1 cup) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup cornmeal (bread crumbs or ground oats also work) 1 teaspoon kosher salt a few grinds black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard Instructions Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a mini … Read more