These Air-Fried Egg Rolls with Steak, Rice, and Cabbage are so easy to make and since they are not deep-fried, are healthy. If you want them vegetarian or vegan, just eliminate the steak.
Appetizers
Recipes and tips for smaller dishes that can be served as an appetizer, such as Hors d'oeuvres, canapés, starters, or even a small lunch.
Candied Jalapeno Slices - Hot Gifts
These candied jalapeno slices are so easy to make, you will wonder why you haven't done this before. We like them on a cream cheese topped celery or cracker for a snack.
Ricotta Cheese Balls with Marinara Sauce
Ricotta Cheese Balls with Marinara Sauce make a quick dinner with a salad. They are easy to prepare, freeze well, and make great appetizers.
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms - Quick and Easy
These air fryer stuffed mushrooms are great because they are easy to put together and you don't have to turn your kitchen into an inferno to make them.
Ham Cigars and Curried Chicken - Croquettes Two Ways
These Ham Cigars and Curried Chicken Croquettes are great for an appetizer, snack, or light lunch. They reheat easily as well. It's a good way to use up leftovers.
Balsamic Caramelized Onions - a Condiment or Side
These balsamic caramelized onions go very well with the Roasted Duck with Raspberry Sauce, as well as on burgers, with cheese, on toast, just about anywhere - they are sweet and tart at the same time.
Instant Pot Deviled Eggs - Quick and Easy
Instant Pot Deviled eggs are a treat in our house, and making them perfectly in the Instant Pot is so quick and easy, it will amaze you.
Black Bean Tostadas with all the Fixings
These black bean tostadas can make a great appetizer on small tortillas, or make a spread for a whole meal. We like them for a light meal in the heat of summer. You can add meat if you want.
You might have seen my post back from 2011 when I used canned black beans to make this tostada. Well, now that the Instant Pot is available, you can make your own beans in under an hour with the flavorings you want, and none of the stuff you don't want.
Sourdough Cheese Herb Crackers
These Sourdough Cheese Herb Crackers are made from Josephine's discard. Who is Josephine? Why she's the sourdough starter that lives in my fridge. Every time I feed her, I have to discard some of her. This recipe uses that sourdough discard.
I'll let you know right now. These Sourdough Cheese Herb Crackers are addictive. But, that's okay because they are a breeze to make. They go very nicely with Pimento Cheese, hummus or just out of hand.
Tomato Salad Sandwiches for Hot Summer Days
I am always so happy when the big, juicy tomatoes come into season. One of my favorite things to do is make tomato salad sandwiches. For our house, Fridays are meatless, so this was a perfect sandwich on a hot day.