Several years ago, I went to my first cooking class through our local Community Ed program at a local high school. It was an appetizer class and when we got there the instructor has a simple appetizer ready and waiting for us. Skewers of, cheese, pepperoni chunks and French bread cubes with some pizza sauce…
Bacon Wrapped Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
On our last night in Puerto Rico last year (about a year ago, before the hurricane devastated the island) we decided to do our own version of a progressive dinner and try a few restaurants we hadn’t visited yet. The first, which totally makes sense for an appetizer course, was a tapas restaurant where we…
Spin Dip Stuffed Mushroom Caps
I recently turned 30, it was a big deal. Or it felt like it should be a big deal, I don’t actually feel any older. One change that occurred shortly before my 30th birthday, was a significant one- I started liking mushrooms. It is the weirdest thing as I have always hated mushrooms, everything about…
Seasoned Duck Bites
One of my favorite ways to cook duck is probably also one of the easiest and fastest. My dad and I have made this together since I was a little kid – in fact, I don’t think I’ve ever made it without Dad around (well unless you count the one time I made them out…
