Snacks and Sweets

Snacks, aka starters, appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, are some of my favorite foods. They are usually pretty straightforward, not too fussy. They can satisfy cravings in one bite. Paired with a glass of wine or cocktail, they can be simply perfect.
Then, there are sweets. who doesn't like a little sweet. Weather it be chocolate, caramels, cookies or cakes, sweets are something  people always have room for.  They serve no other purpose but pure enjoyment!
Take these 2, throw in some good friends, a fun cocktail or glass of wine and you have one fabulous party! Who says you need a main course, fancy set table or the stress of getting it all to the table at once? Who wants to be stuck in the kitchen once your friends show up? No one!
Snacks and sweets are the perfect way to entertain.  3-4 savory items and a few sweets= a fun, casual party that requires no effort once your guests arrive! 

 Sweet and spicy nuts

 

Apple and cheddar crostata 

 

 Sun-dreid tomato jam crostini with herbed goat cheese...make extra 

for your 

guests to take home

 Lemon and Orange striped meringues. Sometimes I make something that surprises me. These fit the bill. Adorable and SOOO tasty. They taste just like a creamsicle and a bite of lemon meringue pie depending on which one you choose!

 Citrus meringues to-go. Who wouldn't want those? ;)

 Apple cider caramels. Yes, that's what I said. 

These blew me away....heaven.

 Chocolate snowball cookies. Rich, chewy and perfectly chocolatey.

A trio of desserts.