Cheese Ball

Check out this quick & easy appetizer! Perfect for you New Year's Eve Party - or any time guests are coming over! It's easy to transport too so you'll never show up empty handed! Just make sure to finish it before your resolution kicks in!

Caponata

This traditional Sicilian dish is the perfect way to use up Summer's bounty of garden vegetables! Roasted eggplant, red peppers and tomatoes come together for a rich flavor that is perfect on crostini, sandwiches or even by itself! My grandmother used to make this for my Mom and her siblings as a summertime lunch when they were kids.

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Salmon Sliders

These fun and easy salmon sliders make a great appetizer or small plate for a party! Even a great little bite for a picky eater to try some fish! I'll show you how to perfectly broil the salmon and make a delicious aoili to top the sliders with!

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Summer Salad Duo

Watch how to make this bright & beautiful summer salad duo! No cooking involved! The perfect dish for a hot summer day! Serve alongside your favorite meal, as an appetizer, or alone! Healthy and delicious; you can't go wrong with this flavorful pair!

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Fried Zucchini Flowers

Learn how to make this delicious Italian snack! Tender zucchini blossoms are lightly battered and fried for a perfect summer appetizer. Buon Appetito!

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Restaurant Latour

Learn how to make this seasonal octopus dish from Restaurant Latour in Hamburg NJ. Chef Martyn Krowicka gives step by step instructions for this easy, elegant plate; as well as tips and substitutes so anyone can impress friends and family! Buon Appetito!

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Bruschetta - Two Ways

Learn TWO different ways to make this quick and easy Italian appetizer! Healthy & delicious, your family and guests will love snacking on these crostini!

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Essex Junction's Fig Preserves & Burrata Crostini

Watch how to make fig preserves from Chef Justin Caldwell of Essex Junction in Bloomfield NJ! Serve them on homemade crostini with burrata cheese!

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Aunt Karin's Passover Meatballs

You might have seen a recent comedy sketch about an Italian at a Passover seder...THAT comedian didn't enjoy his meal - but I've had a different experience. One of my best friends is Jewish and his aunt can cook! She shared this recipe with me. While it's always a part of her seder meal, I like to use them as a cocktail party appetizer! And, if you keep a Kosher kitchen, the recipe is kosher. Happy Holiday!

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