Category: Appetizers

Parmesan Crisps

Parmesan Crisps

These are so good, as part of the antipasti tray or with a hot bowl of Tomato Soup. Super easy and 0 carbs. This recipe makes 12 crisps.

Thai Shrimp (Chicken) Rolls

Thai Shrimp (Chicken) Rolls

We’ve been making these rolls for years; as appetizers or a meal. If you want a little more protein, make Turkey/Chicken and Cilantro Bites to go along side. They use the same dipping sauce and compliment the rolls. Adapted from Best Summer Weekends, Jane Rodmell…

Chicken Wings with Chipotle Tabasco

Chicken Wings with Chipotle Tabasco

  These wings have a little heat, but not as much as you would think along with the smoky flavor of chipotle. A 0-carb appetizer.

Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers

An easy appetizer that can be prepped earlier in the day and baked when ready to serve. If you want to add a small strip of prosciutto around the middle of the popper go ahead, we haven’t had any luck wrapping with bacon. Our family…

Turkey (Chicken) and Cilantro Bites

Turkey (Chicken) and Cilantro Bites

These bites are super easy and really low carbs. Shown are 12 larger “bites”, make any size you wish. The dipping sauce has a bit of tang and goes really well with the bites.

Crab and Artichoke Dip

Crab and Artichoke Dip

  This dip has evolved over the years with input from the whole family; our take on Maryland Crab Dip.  A favorite with Friday night finger foods. Layered dips can be a bit tricky carb counting so we’ve shown CHO for both components and the…

Raspberry Margarita

Raspberry Margarita

  This cocktail was inspired by the “Parasol Up” Lounge at the Wynn. It’s crisp and not very sweet, perfect after spending a day in the yard working. It was a welcome sight after we walked the Vegas strip in the hot sun. Margarita’s and…

Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail

Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail

  Flavored Vodkas are becoming very popular, especially refreshing in summer. Invite some friends and their kids over to enjoy hot summer days, get water warm in the pool and everyone can enjoy. Smirnoff makes a Grapefruit Vodka that is very subtle and perfect with…

Roasted Pepper and Cream Cheese Dip

Roasted Pepper and Cream Cheese Dip

  We love this dip with veggies and chips! Use any color of pepper you prefer. The flavors intensify if you make this the day before and store covered in the refrigerator. At the very least chill for 6 hours before serving.

Meatballs – Gluten and Gluten Free

Meatballs – Gluten and Gluten Free

Michaels Smith’s Old School Meatballs, our versions: Gluten and Gluten Free This was adapted from Michael Smith’s recipe for Old-School Meatball Subs. Originally it calls for the bread crumb mixture to be blended in a food processor, which works great if you don’t like chunks…