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Appetizer

Check out our list of our appetizers. Some great options here for a dinner party or for changing up dinner and having several small plates.

Fava Bean Dip Recipe Finished

Italian Fava Bean Dip Recipe

December 7, 2025June 30, 2025 Tom Papia

Fava Bean Dip Recipe. Fresh fava (broad) beans blanched and pureed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and other seasonings.

Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers Tags Appetizer, Fava Beans, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Lemon, Onions
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Recipes For Entertaining

December 6, 2025May 12, 2025 Tom Papia

Hosting a dinner party for friends or having the extended family over for dinner. If so, this list of recipes for entertaining will help you plan your evening.

Categories Appetizer Tags Appetizer, Chicken, Italian, Pasta, Vegetarian
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French Fried Potatoes Recipe

January 27, 2026April 29, 2024 Tom Papia

Crispy and Savory French Fries. Homemade french fries seasoned with salt and pepper and served as an appetizer of side dish. 

Categories Appetizer Tags Appetizer, Oil, Potatoes
Simple Sweet Potato Croquettes Recipe

Simple Sweet Potato Croquettes

January 27, 2026April 15, 2024 Tom Papia

Simple Sweet Potato Croquettes. Mashed sweet potatoes mixed with mozzarella cheese, breaded, and fried to perfection. This is a great change-of-pace option instead of your traditional potato croquettes.

Categories Vegetarian, Appetizer Tags Appetizer, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Grated Cheese, Italian, Mozzarella, Potatoes, Romano Cheese
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Tortellini Pasta Salad – Greek Inspired

January 30, 2026January 2, 2023 Tom Papia

Greek Inspired Tortellini Salad. Tortellini mixed with balsamic vinegar, oil, feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, and cucumbers.

Categories Appetizer, Pasta, Vegetarian Tags Appetizer, Cucumbers, Healthy, Olives, Onions, Pasta, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Vinegar
crispy chicken tenders

Crispy Chicken Tenders: An Easy 22 Minute Recipe

December 26, 2025October 31, 2022 Tom Papia

Crispy Chicken Tenders. Boneless chicken breasts cut into stripes, coated with bread crumbs, and fried to crispy perfection.

Categories Appetizer, Chicken Tags Appetizer, Bread Crumbs, Chicken
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Quick Summer Chopped Salad

December 15, 2025August 15, 2022 Tom Papia

Summer Chopped Salad. Red roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, carrots, cucumbers, and garbanzo bean chopped with butter bibb lettuce and mixed with Italian dressing.

Categories Vegetarian, Side Dish Tags Appetizer, Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Healthy, Olives, roasted red peppers, Side Dish, Vegetarian
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Pan Fried Salmon Bites: A Simple 25 Minute Recipe

December 15, 2025June 27, 2022 Tom Papia

Pan Fried Salmon Bites. Salmon cut into bite sized pieces, breaded, and then fried to perfection. A crunchy and delicious bite!

Categories Seafood, Appetizer Tags Appetizer, Breadcrumbs, Salmon
Honey BBQ Chicken Bites

32 Minute Honey BBQ Chicken Bites Recipe

December 14, 2025May 30, 2022 Tom Papia

Honey BBQ Chicken Bites Recipe. Boneless chicken bites fried in oil and mixed with a homemade honey BBQ sauce.

Categories Appetizer, Chicken Tags Appetizer, BBQ, Chicken
Tortellini Salad Recipe

20 Minute Tortellini Salad: A Quick and Simple Recipe

January 16, 2026June 7, 2021 Tom Papia

15 Minute Tortellini Salad. Tortellini mixed with sun dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and red onions and seasoned with red wine and balsamic vinegar and served cold.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Salads, Vegetarian Tags Appetizer, Italian, Olives, Onions, Pasta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Vinegar
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