Snacks & Appetizers

These crab cakes are just the best. I make these often at home, and I make a smaller appetizer size for parties. They are always a hit. They are easy and delicious. I won’t eat crab cakes out anymore! Serve with fresh squeezed lemon and tartar sauce! Ingredients: ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs ¼ green […]

Sweet, with a kick to it. Ingredients: ½ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce ½ cup Worcestershire sauce ½ cup teriyaki sauce ⅓ cup soy sauce 1 pound

I was desperate to find this, and couldn’t find anything on it, so I started playing. This is what I came up with, and the family absolutely loves it. Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, room temperature ¼ cup honey Directions: In a small bowl mix butter and honey until smooth. Store, covered, in the refrigerator. Preparation

If you’re a stuffed mushroom connoisseur, this is a must try! These practically melt in your mouth and are always a hit when I’ve served them to family and friends. The filling can also be used to stuff chicken breasts or fish. Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon

This is a tasty and different salmon dish that you will definitely enjoy!! Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as ®) 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 pound

A traditional recipe for oysters Rockefeller. Ingredients: 2 slices bacon 24 unopened, fresh, live medium oysters 1 ½ cups cooked spinach ⅓ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup chopped green onions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley ½ teaspoon salt 1 dash hot pepper sauce 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon anise flavored liqueur 4 cups

Simple and tasty pan-fried salmon cakes for one (or two small eaters)! Just salmon, egg, onion, and a few staples. Mix it all up, shape into patties, and you are ready to go! Great with macaroni and cheese. Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced 1 (6 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked 8 crackers, crushed, or

This is an easy recipe for kale chips. The leaves are massaged with olive oil then seasoned with vinegar and baked until crispy, crunchy, and delicious! I used Spanish sherry vinegar, but any vinegar you like the flavor of will work. I checked every 10 minutes or so and turned some pieces over. I didn’t

Here is an old family recipe for this hearty egg and sausage dish. This dish is high in fat so it’s best if eaten only as a special treat Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 pound pork sausage, formed into 6 patties 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs 1 quart vegetable oil for frying Directions:

A nice Minnesotan twist on crab cakes. Ingredients: 3 pounds walleye fillets salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ cup dry white wine 1 carrot, shredded 1 red onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 4 cups panko bread crumbs 2 cups mayonnaise 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) 1 teaspoon salt 2