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Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage Dip

I just made this dip for a dinner party we’re going to and I had to write it down before it was forgotten. Back in May of 2008 I posted a recipe for butternut squash dip that I had found online which was pretty good, but I knew I could do better. The addition of the fresh sage is critical. The added goat cheese gives it a nice tang without overpowering the butternut squash and the anchovy fillets give it a depth of flavor without anyone ever guessing there’s little fishies in there. Give this a try, you will wow your guests, I promise.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Last night I made a quick an easy hors d’oeuvre for our New Year’s Eve party. Since the last guests didn’t leave until after 2am, I am living a very lazy day on the couch. This recipe is perfect for the lazy cook, complete with the frozen meatballs from Costco.

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Butternut Squash Dip

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Asparagus with Wasabi-Mayonnaise Dip

Here’s a quick and semi-nutritious appetizer. I had this recipe sitting in my “on deck” file for about 2 years now. The on deck file is the pile of recipes I’ve clipped or printed out with the intentions of trying. I am determined to start chipping away at the pile, so here is my first chip.

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Easy, Reliable Salmon Scallion Potato Pancakes

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Drunken Chicken Wings

This recipe comes from Jim Flynn of BestWeekends.com. Jim is a local Jersey boy and avid traveler. He tells me that he got this recipe from Lola 41 in Nantucket. He guarantees it will become one of the favorites. I think I’ll be trying this out for the big Giants game this weekend. Let’s Go Giants!

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Fiery Cajun Shrimp

This is a house favorite and if I tell friends I making it they are guaranteed to show up. I’ve been told that the sauce alone should be bottled and sold. The other night a guest was spooning the sauce onto his salad. The recipe comes from Paula Deen with minimal tweaks by yours truly.

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Mexican Lasagna

My friend Melissa made this fabulous appetizer the other night and since it is far better than my recipe, I had to have it. This is great football TV watching fare or easy dinner.

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Goat Cheese and Mushroom Crostini with Caramelized Onions

This is one of my favorite appetizers. I was introduced to something similar at a restaurant in Red Bank years ago and it was so yummy I had to come up with a home version. It’s easy, affordable and great every time.