And the Winner Is……….

      Well here we are, another appetizer contest in the making.  Each year we think we topped the last year!  What do you think?

Swiss Cheese Fondue

I think fondue is a great vehicle for conversation around the table, besides being good to eat.  If you don’t have a fondue pot use a slow cooker to keep your cheese at a good dipping temperature.  Use a variety of breads for dipping as well as blanched vegies, crisp fruits, soft pretzels and cooked…

Hearts of Palm Salad

This salad tastes good and looks beautiful.  It is particularly good for a first course served on individual plates.  The vegies should be done ahead of time to marinate, then just top on fresh crisped lettuce and grate blue cheese over the top. The green zucchini and red tomatoes make it particularly appropriate for Christmas.

Honey Buttered Chicken Wings

This is an old chicken wing recipe.  It was a real go-to for years.  The boys would eat so many they would build log cabins on their plates with the bones!  Then came the chicken wing craze to make them the hottest, spiciest thing you could eat and these kind of fell by the wayside…