Appetizers

Our appetizers and hors d’oeuvres range from simple to complex, and most are versatile enough to serve either as a first course or in a tapas-style collection of little dishes.

To browse these recipes in a list format, along with all of our recipes by category, see our Full Recipe Listing.

Lobster Bisque Shooters

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Freshly made Lobster Bisque is a delicious start to any summer meal. This rich and creamy version can be made in minutes using succulent lobster tails.

Savory Cheese Popovers

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Popovers are dramatic and impressive. Their crisped exterior and elegant pockets of air on the inside make them an ideal platform for presenting cheese.

Herbed Mascarpone & Beet Napoleons with Walnut Oil

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This recipe offers a lovely combination of texture and color, perfect for a first course. Look for smooth, hard, round beets; a healthy deep red color is an indicator of quality.

Roasted Garlic & Red Pepper Hummus

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Tantalize your taste buds with this richly spiced hummus spread. Roasting large amounts of garlic helps to impart a sweet, smooth flavor.

Tomato & Nectarine Timbale

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Here we capture two distinct but complementary summer flavors & textures and wrap them together in a spicy, sweet fruit syrup.

Shrimp Ceviche

Ceviche is more of a method than a recipe, in which the acid of lemons and limes is used to “cook” seafood.

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