Joanie Simon’s recipes for appetizers. Perfect for entertaining and parties.
This week I put it to a poll on social media, asking which recipe you’d like to see in this week’s video. The winner, by a landslide, was Taco Wontons. So, I jumped in the kitchen, made a few different test batches. This Taco Wonton recipe is the final result: Taco Wontons They’ve got a […]
Leftover ham from the holidays turns into a perfect pizza topper in this Leftover Ham Hawaiian Pizza. If you’re like me and have family in town after the big holiday, you need to feed a crowd. If you can do that and get rid of leftovers simultaneously, then it’s a double bonus! Did you make […]
Appetizers might be my favorite part of any party. Whether a fancy soiree or a simple get-together, little two-bite foods are the best. Knowing that we’ll have parties a-plenty coming soon, I wanted to add a little good luck charm of a recipe. These Polenta Caprese Appetizers would be great for any party, but they’ll be especially […]
*This Southwest Crab Phyllo Bites recipe is sponsored by Shamrock Farms, makers of farm fresh, hormone-free dairy products, though all opinions expressed are my own. Seriously, I only endorse stuff that I would actually pay real cash-money to buy for myself. Southwest Crab Phyllo Bites Can I get a show of hands for how many of […]
The Stetson Chopped Salad is world famous. It has a Facebook page, had been ripped off by bazillions and has a cult following for anyone who has tried it at Cowboy Ciao. You can find the full original recipe on Epicurious, but I’ve taken the famed salad and simplified it for an on-the-go, tailgate friendly […]
This recipe for Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza was inspired by a friend. I have an every other week gig on Good Morning Arizona in Phoenix and one of the anchors, Scott Pasmore, was telling me how he loves to make a Sloppy Joe Pizza. He said it was his culinary claim to fame. His recipe? […]
These Bacon Jalapeno Peaches are a sweet and savory favorite for any outdoor fiesta. Tailgate, birthday party, random Tuesday afternoon snack. Really, whenever you plan to have the grill going and want an easy while impressive appetizer, these little nuggets will fit the bill. First thing, start with peaches. If you’re in proximity to Colorado […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hummus is a sweet version of hummus made with chickpeas and peanut butter. It’s naturally sweetened so that it’s decadent enough for your sweet tooth but a healthy, wholesome snack. Hummus for Dessert Okay, so there are no ‘cookies’ in this dessert version of hummus, but I swear you’ll take a […]
This week I had the honor of meeting David Rosengarten, host of Food Network’s Taste and ultimate food aficionado. He hosted a seminar about Cheese & Charcuterie and Oysters, all outstanding ready to eat appetizer options. In the seminar, he showed us all how to shuck an oyster. Of course, I wanted to dive both […]
Ceviche at first glance is a close cousin of sushi. But, it’s actually cooked due to a chemical reaction of the fish with acid. In this salmon ceviche recipe the acid comes from lime. Jump in the kitchen with me as I whip up a batch of my salmon ceviche for the first installment of my […]
I’ve previously done a Breakfast Bruschetta, perfect for cooking with kids, but was recently asked to make a fun variation: banana bruschetta. It’s the same concept of a sweet, kid-friendly bruschetta, but with bananas, walnuts and my new favorite snacking obsession: coconut chips. If you haven’t tried them, they’re not just dehydrated coconut. They’re crispy, […]
I told Ryan I had made apple pies. His ears perked up, expecting a slice of homemade apple pie. Poor fella was a little disappointed when I produced a napkin with one of these after-school apple “pies”. On the other hand, minutes later I asked Blaise if he wanted to build his own apple pies. […]
