appetizer

Crab cake potato stacks made with Old Bay SeasoningPrep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Makes 20 Recipe adapted by Alison Ladman of the Associated Press from Old Bay Seasoning. INGREDIENTS For the remoulade: ...

Have you ever gone in search of an easy, healthy snack you can serve quickly when friends show up unexpectedly? I think we all have. This is a recipe that really comes in handy for that or just to have when popcorn just won’t do. The flavor is di...

Have you ever heard of a “snackadium”? Snacks + stadium = the ultimate spread for a football party. I’m thinking this is a must for any Super Bowl celebration! I was challenged to create a snackadium using Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and Pizza Crust. Lucky for me, I had a bunch of friends over for...

In our usual circuit of beloved NYC restaurants, we made a stop at Zum Schneider (7th Street and Avenue C, Manhattan). This neighborhood institution is an indoor Barvarian biergarten with communal wood tables, an amazing vom Fass (on tap) list, and a v...

Well, the holidays are over. The kids went back to school and I am a little sad about it. As much as I love them being at school, I also love having them at home. I am aware that I am a walking contradiction. We had a wonderful holiday, filled with lots of family...

From "100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know" by Cindi Leive and the editors of Glamour magazine (Hyperion, $24.99, 304 pages). White bean dips are low in fat. The arugula adds peppery bite and flavor to this green and vibrant version. INGREDIENTS ...

Pipe spring pea guacamoleatop party crackers or crostini. A splash or two of hot sauce gives this mild-looking guacamole a kick.It's easy to have romantic visions of the holidays – cozy fires, perfectly wrapped gifts, your house decorated l...

Makes about 6 cups From "Savory Sweet Life" by Alice Currah (Morrow, $24.99, 288 pages). Spinach dip could use some ramping up. This certainly does the trick. Divide among small ramekins before baking and place them in several places around yo...

I am often stumped when it comes to appetizers. I spend so much time working on my main dish, (okay, maybe I put a bit of effort into the dessert part too) that I overlook how important an appetizer can be. I learned a few things during my time waiting tables – people will...

Bacon-Wrapped DatesINGREDIENTS About 1/2 pound dates 4 ounces blue cheese About 6 to 8 slices of bacon, cut into quarters INSTRUCTIONS Use the point of a sharp knife to slit dates open lengthwise. Pull out the...