Recipe Category: Appetizers — Page 6

Baked Stuffed Brie

Make sure to carefully seal the brie in the pastry so the cheese doesn’t ooze out when baking. Bake straight from the refrigerator; do not let the pastry sit out before baking. Apples can be substituted for pears.

Artichoke Tart

This can also be served as a side dish with dinner. It can be made two days in advance and refrigerated. To serve after it has been refrigerated, allow to sit at room temperature for one hour before serving.

Sweet Potato Nachos

This recipe has the perfect blend of flavors, colors and textures. Make sure that the chips are fried crispy. Floppy chips can’t hold the topping.

Red Beans and Rice Spring Rolls

Red beans and rice are a New Orleans Monday-lunch staple. I wanted to develop a way to serve them as a finger food at a stand-up cocktail party. In the end, I might like this version better than the sit-down original.

Parmesan and Panko Crusted Eggplant with Comeback Dipping Sauce

When prepared correctly, there is a buttery quality to the eggplant in this recipe. These should be served immediately. Comeback sauce is the perfect accompaniment; the pepper jelly dipping sauce would work well, too. Panko bread crumbs are also called Japanese bread crumbs. They are perfect for this recipe as they add texture and crunch.

Crispy Fried Oyster BLT’s

I first ate these when my friend Julia Reed served them at a cocktail party on the courtyard of her Bourbon Street home. Make sure to use smaller oysters so that they can be eaten in one or two bites.

Crawfish and Andouille Hushpuppies

A Deep South staple with the addition of two Louisiana staples. Best served with seafood remoulade sauce, but comeback sauce or creole tomato dipping sauce are good, too. Better still, serve all three.

Crabmeat Puffs with Pepper Jelly Dipping Sauce

Light and airy. A perfect showcase for crabmeat and a perfect pairing with the dipping sauce.

Chicken Skewers with Georgia Peanut Dipping Sauce

Combine water, soy sauce and coconut milk together and soak the skewers in the mixture for 2-4 hours. Use a…