Host An Unforgettable Book Club Party

This peppered oranges recipe sparked my curiosity. The unique flavors of this appetizer compliment the flavors of the stuffed mushrooms.

Angels and Devils on Horseback date back to Victorian England and have gained in popularity in the U.S., especially in the Northeast.

The flavors of the apples, thyme, lemon zest and Gorgonzola blend beautifully in this pork recipe.

Apples and cheese have always been delicious together, as a quick snack or by topping a warm piece of apple pie with a slice of cheddar. This appetizer recipe is made with tart green apples in a caramelized sauce with a pinch of black pepper, topped with Vermont aged extra-sharp cheddar and served in little buttery mini bread baskets.

Bring on fall with this colorful salad made with apples, walnuts, cranberries and gorgonzola cheese.

This Italian pastry stuffed with artichoke hearts, pesto and cream cheese tastes great with an Apple Garlic Aioli Sauce

Baked apple chips are a delicious and healthy snack, alone or with a Peanut Butter Dip.

This baked brie recipe is an appetizing hit at parties. The raspberries and walnuts perfectly compliment the creamy earthiness of the brie.

These tasty mushroom appetizers are like a pepperoni mushroom pizza without the crust.

This fancy appetizer was inspired by the Jeanette Walls’ neighbor, who was a lady of the night.

These scrumptious little crescents are stuffed with creamy brie cheese, raspberry jam and chopped walnuts.

A Brie pizza topped with roasted garlic, roasted tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and seasoned with rosemary and thyme.

This recipe was invented out of a need to use baked beans when we decided to change our menu from a sit down meal to just appetizers.

Melt-in-your-mouth cheesy mushroom puffs appetizers are easy to prepare and a treat to eat!

These chicken salad croissants make for a filling appetizer or snack.

This appetizer with chicken, cream cheese and veggies rolled in a tortilla looks beautiful when plated.

This recipe for clams would be excellent for a beach party. Be sure to have some crusty bread on hand to soak up the sauce.

Roslyn was renown for her corn fritters in The Secret Life of Bees!

The traditional cottage pie does not have a crust, but I used a pie crust to make this recipe an appetizer.

This crab dip recipe will be a favorite at your seaside or Maine inpsired party. The Worcestershire sauce, garlic, shallots, Old Bay Seasoning and lemon thyme give it tons of flavor.

These delicious crab stuffed mushrooms are flavored with lemon thyme, shallots, garlic and white wine. Topped with Parmesan cheese they will be hit at any party.

This Creamy Blue Cheese Dip is a party favorite.

Crudites (pronounced krue-dee-tay) were served to the bidders at the jewelry auction in Russian Winter. These are raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip. I served these crudites below with Lisa’s Vegetable Dip Recipe.

A sliced baguette is topped with flavored cream cheese, a cucumber slice and a sprig of dill. Cucumber sandwiches were commonly served during afternoon tea time.

This fresh dill dip recipe is quick to prepare and delicious. Serve it with raw vegetables and crackers or alongside fish.