Brie en Croûte
Brie en croûte (baked Brie in puff pastry) is an easy and delicious cheese and puff pastry appetizer. It’s gorgeous as a cheese board centerpiece, and is a perfect game day appetizer! There is...
View ArticleShrimp Cocktail
This classic Shrimp Cocktail is ready in ten minutes, can be prepared ahead of time, and is an easy appetizer for dinner or parties. Where do you go when you’re at a party? Are you the social...
View ArticleCrab Nachos
These easy crab nachos are made with tortilla chips, cheese, Dungeness (or canned) crab, and a quick garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or game day! I’ve been on a nachos kick lately. Can...
View ArticleCrab Fries
These healthy crab fries are made with baked fries, and are loaded with crab meat, a little cheese, and a garlic yogurt sauce. Alright guys– let’s talk crab. Crab fries, to be precise. As someone who...
View ArticleBeer Mussels
These delicious beer mussels are made with live or frozen mussels steamed in an easy beer and tomato broth. Serve with fries or warm toasted bread! I love mussels. I really, really adore them. The...
View ArticleFish Ceviche with Grapefruit + Flounder
This light and refreshing Fish Ceviche with Grapefruit + Flounder is a cold seafood salad that’s perfect for hot summer days! Is it hot outside where you live? Where I live in Central Appalachia,...
View ArticleA Canned Sardine Recipe: Mini Fish Cakes
Love Canned Sardines? This delicious canned sardine recipe uses chili-infused sardines to make mini Sardine Fish Cakes! Serve them with a Spicy Yogurt Sauce as Tapas or Hors D’Oeuvres. This post is...
View ArticleMini Crab Cakes (Canned Crab Recipe)
This delicious canned crab recipe is for easy mini crab cakes! Serve them with a spicy yogurt sauce as tapas or hors d’oeuvres. I have a favorite party appetizer. When the party is at my apartment, or...
View ArticleScotch Quail Eggs
These baked Scotch quail eggs are made with boiled eggs, sausage, flour, and bread crumbs. Enjoy them as a golden, crispy appetizer! This past summer, I visited the downtown Lexington, Kentucky,...
View ArticleRoasted Red Pepper Dip
This creamy roasted red pepper dip is a savory spread that’s perfect for parties! Eat it with crackers, vegetables, and fruit! Who else is majorly in love with roasted red peppers? It’s not just me,...
View ArticleMarinated Feta
This easy marinated feta is made with a block of feta, fresh (or dried) herbs, spices, lemon and olive oil, and is perfect as an appetizer, on a cheeseboard or on a salad. It feels like there hasn’t...
View ArticleStuffed Squash Blossoms
These easy stuffed squash blossoms are filled with herbs and goat cheese, and then pan-fried. Serve them as a delicious summer appetizer! Summer is here. How do I know? The air is thick and humid, the...
View ArticleSpinach Stuffed Mushrooms with Artichokes
These easy spinach stuffed mushrooms are filled with spinach artichoke dip, and topped with freshly grated Parmesan. They're a perfect vegetarian appetizer or side dish! Sometimes I like to play a...
View ArticleCamping Charcuterie Board
Find ideas for a camping charcuterie board that's perfect for snacking or as an appetizer on your next outdoor adventure. It's no secret that here at Champagne Tastes, we love campground cooking. We...
View ArticleCrab Nachos
These easy crab nachos are made with tortilla chips, cheese, Dungeness (or canned) crab, and a quick garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or game day! I've been on a nachos kick lately. Can...
View ArticleCaramelized Onion Dip
This easy caramelized onion dip is made with onion, shallot, garlic, yogurt, and fresh chives. Try it for a healthy twist on the classic chip dip! I like to think that I live a healthy life. I eat my...
View ArticleChipotle Hummus
This spicy chipotle hummus is made with canned chickpeas, tahini, and chipotle peppers (or hot sauce), and is a thick, creamy, and easy party food! What's your favorite snack food? What do you reach...
View ArticleLoaded Sweet Potato Fries
These easy loaded sweet potato fries are baked until crispy and topped with smoked Gouda, chopped pecans, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. What’s your favorite way to use sweet potatoes? Do you love...
View ArticleBlack Bean Nachos
These easy vegetarian black bean nachos are made with tortilla chips, cheese, black beans, and a quick garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or game day! Like many of you, both my husband and...
View ArticleBeer Mussels
These delicious beer mussels are made with live or frozen mussels steamed in an easy beer and tomato broth. Serve with fries or warm toasted bread! I love mussels. I really, really adore them. The...
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