Joanie Simon’s recipes for appetizers. Perfect for entertaining and parties.
Bacon Jam Salad Dressing They told me at Trader Joe’s that this bacon jam goes on everything. Everything? Really? Since posting this video to YouTube, lots of folks have shared their favorite ways to use this. My favorite suggestion being on a grilled cheese sandwich with caramelized onions. Oh yeah! Unfortunately, the kids weren’t big […]
It’s the famous family Caesar Salad recipe! This is the go-to for family parties, birthdays and any general cause for celebration on Ryan’s side of the family. Then again, no need for a special occasion as we’ve been known to do this salad in the summer time along with grilled chicken for an easy weeknight […]
*This Mexican Style Street Corn 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. Thanks to Mexican street food culture, corn on the cobb is having a moment in the […]
*This Jalapeno Queso 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. A big ol’ pot of melty, gooey queso is, in my opinion, required for any Cinco de […]
Ever since Chef Rich Hinojosa mentioned grilled pineapple on the podcast a few weeks ago, I’ve been obsessed. This is, of course, in line with my new-found love of grilling. We recently inherited a fancy-schmancy new grill and it’s testament to the fact that cooking is more fun when you have the right tools. This puppy […]
Are you hosting a soiree at your casa for Easter? I know, the ham’s non-negotiable and auntie’s hot cross buns will make an appearance, but I wanted to throw a colorful curveball on the table this year. Hello beets, take us to magenta colored Funky Town! Perhaps tea sandwiches are passe and egg salad, pedestrian. […]
This recipe came straight outta left field. I can’t even trace the background and inspiration trail on this wacka-doodle combo. But, I served it recently at a dinner party and the entire plate was annihilated within a few minutes, except for one. You know, anytime there’s a plate of appetizers and everyone is too courteous […]
The folks from Hickman’s Eggs challenged a bunch of local chefs to create the best Game Day Deviled Egg. I had tacos on the brain when I made this recipe, and for some reason it makes me think of Texas. So, consider these my tribute to the Dallas Cowboys, though my allegiance is to the […]
I’m pretty sure chicken wings are THE #1 food for Game Day. I mean, my Cheesy Egg Rolls and Potato Skins are welcome additions to the spread, but it wouldn’t be a party without wings. After lots of tweaking and experimenting, Ryan confirms that these are Super Bowl worthy wings. The added bonus, they are […]
**AWARD WINNING** These egg rolls won first place in the Shamrock Farms 2016 Football Food Throwdown. …now I’m just being silly. Jalapeno, bacon and cheese in egg roll form? Yep, and they’re crazy delicious. So delicious that Ryan plowed through four of them promptly upon completion of their photo shoot. Seriously, he has never hovered […]
This recipe for Cucumber Canape with chive cream cheese and shrimp looks fancier than it is. I promise they’re easy to make but look fancy. Those are my favorite kinds of recipes. Simply cream together the cream cheese, milk, onion powder, and chives and place it all in a Ziplock bag for piping into the […]
Napoleons are technically layered desserts, but being that this appetizer is layered, I’m sticking with the Napoleon name. I wanted to give these little guys a regal name because they look so stately. I mean, just look at that celery leaf, like a feather in it’s cap! In my mind, they’re a perfect two-biter for […]
