Dips and Noshes

be dressed up in a myriad of ways. Bay shrimp and cocktail sauce or good quality chutney or green chile salsa or hot pepper jam and green onions, just to name a few. Serve with a cracker or bread that goes well with your choice.

Something sophisticated - a few gourmet ingredients is all it takes to make your dish stand out from the crowd. Try my goat cheese and sun-dried tomato dip. It's a great mixture of flavors that is sure to please. Dipping oils were all the rage a while back, but are still good crowd pleasers. Make sure to serve them with slices of good quality fresh bread. Or try spicy garlic shrimp served either with tooth picks, on skewers or ground up as a potted meat dish. This easy recipe can be made with a bag of frozen large shrimp making it a snap to whip up in a flash. Tapenade is another impressive but simple appetizer. Make sure to use quality olives, either black or green, and keep the texture a bit chunky for a nice meaty texture.

I hope these help to inspire you. There are so many recipes out there - we needn't settle for the old stand by!

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