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A 2-bite version of a traditional family recipe, these Benedictine Cheese Canapés are quick and easy to prepare, and vibrant on the plate, too!

Our Zesty Pimiento Cheese Spread is quick to make, mixing sharp yellow and white Cheddar cheeses with mayonnaise, pimientos and cayenne pepper.

Quick and easy to prepare with only 6 ingredients, these vibrant and scrumptious Goat Cheese, Pesto and Tomato Crostini are a family favorite.

Quick and easy to prepare, this appetizer is always a crowd pleaser.

Crowd-pleasing Veggie Fries with Lemon-Garlic Aioli are a wonderful alternative to French fries.

Green Pea, Basil and Mint Crostini is a fresh, light, flavorful, make ahead appetizer.

Layered Shrimp Cocktail Dip takes the iconic hors d’oeuvre and amps it up with spicy cream cheese, olives, peppers, onions and Mozzarella cheese.

Artichoke, Jalapeno and Cheese Dip is a creamy, spicy, scrumptious appetizer – that’s also quick and easy to prepare!

Poached Eggs in Italian Tomato Sauce is a quick and easy breakfast recipe created by my mom years ago.

Tomatoes roasted with a mixture of fresh herbs and olive oil are the star in Arugula and Tomato Salad.

These Turkey Stuffed Pasta Shells are impressive looking, scrumptious, and, an added bonus - they're healthy too, using ground turkey, lots of veggies and small amounts of cheese.

Smoked Salmon, baby arugula, tomatoes, corn, asiago cheese, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), currants, and couscous combine to make a super colorful, flavorful and delicious Chopped Salad! Recipe included, along with gluten-free adaptation.

These stuffed tomatoes are not only delicious, they’re also pretty on the plate, adding a pop of color.

Crisp, juicy red apples are the star in this refreshing salad.

Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin is a luxuriant, elegant and impressive main dish that can be prepared earlier in the day (or up to 1 month ahead and frozen), making it ideal for a make ahead dinner.

Christmas Morning Eggs are quick and easy to prepare – and oh, so scrumptious! I can’t recall a Christmas morning without them.

Quick and easy Grilled Chicken with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese is perfect for busy day dinner.