Firecracker Chicken Bites

Firecracker Chicken Bites

  How appropriate are Firecracker Chicken Bites for the week of July 4th? These are simple, satisfying appetizers that are usually gone in a flash (bang)!   This recipe comes together in a hurry: while the pan is heating up, cut the chicken and season 

Baked Bruschetta

Baked Bruschetta

This Baked Bruschetta checks all the boxes for my favorite appetizers: it’s fast, it’s easy, it’s 3 ingredients, we use premade items, and the leftover bread is served with dinner. Our grocery store is awesome, and it has an olive bar that is super fresh 

Friday Fun with Flatbread

Friday Fun with Flatbread

We had four flatbread pieces of naan bread, and had some fun mixing them up before they were grilled: We have one with pesto, onions, pickled banana peppers and provolone; one with sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella; a white flatbread with cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic 

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa

These quick pork chops are “kicked up” with the addition of the cherry salsa. The salsa is a deep red and has a slight bite because of the jalapenos. It does look a little like cranberry sauce, but that’s where the similarity ends. Honestly, the 

Naan Sausage and Pesto Pizzette

Naan Sausage and Pesto Pizzette

Super easy, fast and quick, this appetizer hits the trifecta. During summertime, this is wonderful grilled: place on hot grill over indirect heat. Close lid and check every two – three minutes: remove as soon as the cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Easily put together