Crisp, delicate, homemade phyllo cups are filled with a floral, citrusy, fresh and light-tasting chicken salad. Some prep ahead makes for an easy hors d’oeuvre to assemble and serve.

Why should your wings have all of the fun? These Polish dumplings filled with mashed potatoes and blue cheese, and tossed in Buffalo sauce, may be the perfect new way to enjoy your  favorite game day flavors. Dumplings, whether Polish pierogi or Chinese pot stickers, take some handiwork so get the family together in the kitchen to do a little cooking before sitting down to enjoy the big game.

Earthy mushrooms and a blend of cheeses elevates this beloved comfort food into the party bite your guests will ask for again and again.

Fresh garlic chives balance sweet, rich ground pork in these handmade shumai dumplings. Making them at home and handling the ground meat as little as possible keeps these light and tender. They take some work but are absolutely worth it! Invite friends and family to help and make lots of extras to freeze for later.

Smoky Spanish paprika and garlic powder coat these incredibly flavorful bites of chicken served with a traditional tomato and pepper Romesco sauce. The bold flavors make it a perfect hors d’oeuvre from summer to winter.

So simple, so delicious. Sweet summer tomatoes shine atop crisp bread with fruity olive oil, rich Spanish ham and the bite of salt. There’s no room to hide here so use the best ingredients you can get your hands on.

When Kidd O’Shea of Good Morning Washington stopped by the house for some backyard grilling I shared a few recipes and some simple tips to up your grilling game this summer.

This quesadilla, crisp-crusted and oozing cheese, celebrates one last summer harvest, boosting late-season vegetables with a little extra time on the stove and additional flavor from herbs and spices. This is hearty enough for a simple dinner and scales up easily for a crowd.

There’s nothing like a hot tray of nachos covered in gooey cheese and loaded with toppings, but these green nachos are something special. Fresh, green salsa verde, coriander and cumin-rubbed chicken, homemade guacamole and pickled onions for the win!

My perfect wing has crispy skin, a tangy-sweet, sticky glaze and tender, juicy meat but I don’t always feel like going through the effort and mess of deep frying. Get ready for easy, no mess, crisp-skinned wings right from the oven with the sweetness of honey, bright ginger and the depth of soy sauce. Finger licking and wet naps required, just the way a good wing should.

This game day take on a classic Spanish tapas dish pairs crispy, homemade tater-tots with smoky, sweet Bravas tomato sauce and sharp, rich, garlic-y aioli. Bonus, for all of that richness, it’s totally vegan. Want to save some time? The tots are good but the sauces are the real magic here so bake some cubed yellow potatoes or heat up some frozen tots in your air fryer and sauce away!

Crisp endive leaves hold a rich blend of roasted squash, sweet/tart cranberries and bright candied ginger. Pepitas brittle with a touch of Cayenne pepper adds the perfect crunch and a little heat to balance out the sweetness in this vegetarian hors d’oeuvre.

Happy holidays! Despite the changes to many plans this year the food I want to eat remains the same: lighter and light-tasting work-from-home lunches followed by small bites. Here's a roasted squash, dried cranberry and endive salad that transforms into an elegant hors d'oeuvre.

Zucchini and corn pancakes - think latkes - are sweet and savory, crisp on the outside and creamy inside. The refreshing cilantro crema perfectly balances the warm, summery flavors of the pancakes.

Sweet peaches, rich pork sausage and sharp cheddar cheese melts between tortillas for a not-so-traditional take on this Mexican snack. Chinese 5 spice powder and soy sauce offer a subtle, unexpected note to this quick, fresh, delicious summer snacks. Perfect party food!

Rich and hearty these quesadillas balance earthy, sweet pumpkin with sharp red onion, smoky Spanish paprika and spicy Chorizo sausage. Sharp cheddar holds everything together between crisp flour tortillas. Perfect as a snack and satisfying enough for a one-dish dinner.