This little tartlet stemmed from my frustration trying to make "phyllo purses." Perfect appetizer before a fancy dinner or brunch with your friends. It's...
A lovely savory appetizer melding the classic flavors of pear and blue cheese. Delicious any time of the year, but a perfect addition to a harvest/autumn/Thanksgiving...
The recipe makes 2 baking sheets full. We call it puff pasty pizza in our house and it tastes best at room temperature or cooled. Great for parties or...
Seemingly intimidating to make, these samosas actually couldn't be easier! Fresh, homemade, and just as good (if not better!) as they serve at your favorite...
Sometimes even the most fun of foods needs a little refresh. Not only are these mozzarella puffs crispier and more fun to eat than the original fried mozzarella...
I am an American living in France and have had a few experiences with making a traditional 'Tarte Tomate' recipe. I have never quite gotten it right, but...
Delicious, bite-sized party appetizers that can be made a day ahead and served cold. Easy to make and go in a flash. I made the puffs in the shape of footballs...
These little appetizer cups are a great timesaver when planning a dinner party or casual gathering. The creamy goat cheese and spinach are a great compliment...
Here are some really easy-to-make samosas, which will be ready to serve in no time. Serve them with the sauce of your choice, such as mango chutney, coriander...
If you love hot artichoke dip, you'll love this. It's easy to make and requires no crackers. It's the perfect finger food for get-togethers. They can be...
Puff pastry pinwheels are a great appetizer for any occasion and during the Christmas season I arrange them to form a christmas tree. You can change the...
With three main ingredients you can make this gorgeous giant puff pastry pinwheel in no time. Pesto and ricotta fill layers of puff pastry that are cut...
These empanadas use queso chanco, but a good substitute is a mixture of Swiss and Havarti. I usually bake mine, but they are really good fried. I serve...
Creamy corn empanadas are an Argentinean classic. These can be made open like a tart or closed like a pasty - the choice is yours! You can opt to make...
These spicy ham and cheese squares are a great appetizer for your next party. Ham, pepperoni, salami, Swiss cheese, and provolone cheese are sandwiched...
Cream puff pastry filled with awesome chicken salad. You could do half with chicken salad and half with whipped cream for a little lunch/dessert. These...
Put these out for a game-day buffet, and watch them be the first to leave the table. They're even fancy enough to serve for a special dinner. Garnish with...
The usual filling is feta cheese; this version calls for smoked Gouda and Emmenthal. If you have never worked with phyllo before, know that it is very...
This tomato tart alone is a good enough reason for me to look forward to the next tomato season. Nothing quite compares when you have a bumper crop of...
Samosas are little fried Indian dough pouches filled with vegetables and/or meat. This vegetarian recipe calls for many spices. Indian and Asian specialty...
Everyone will bug you for this recipe! Pastries are topped with a delicious cream cheese spread, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes and plenty of fresh broccoli....
Cheesesteak-stuffed mushrooms deconstructed and piled high in mini phyllo shells for the perfect game-day snack. These won't make it to half-time. I guarantee...
This spring vegetable tart only looks hard to make and would be a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion. Just put it out on the table a little bit...
Cilantro and yogurt give these samosas the Indian flavor. This is an amazing recipe that will surprise you with how easy it is to make samosas like an...