Some folks may think that deviled eggs are a summer treat.  You know what?  They’re probably right.

But that’s not exactly when Your Smiling Chef likes to eat them.  I enjoy them year-round…I’m just devilish that way.  These are delicious little bites and you don’t have to wait until company’s-a comin’ either.  You can just make these up and eat um. 

Share them though…if they last that long. (more…)

I happen to love celery.  It doesn’t matter if it’s raw or cooked, but raw is always better.  There’s something about the crunchiness that makes it really satisfying.  You know, like popcorn.  Well, maybe not.  It’s more like having a mouth full of potato chips.  Well, maybe not exactly.  Okay, I’ve got it…it’s like chewing on a raw carrot.  Naw…maybe it’s more like chewing two radishes on each side of your mouth at the same time.  No…that’s not it either.  Hey! What the heck am I thinking about?  It’s exactly like biting into a delicious piece of celery! (more…)

I was first introduced to these delectable little bites at a Christmas party about five years ago.  They were artfully arranged on a fabulously expensive crystal serving tray which I later discovered was plastic.  Oh well.  Anyway, I popped one of these tiny red morsels into my mouth and I was hooked.  Big time.  There were probably fifty stuffed tomatoes on that platter and I ate ten of them.  Alright, actually I ate closer to thirty but no one was paying attention. 

You will be the Queen or King of this year’s party, whether it’s your own or you’re an invited guest and bring these along as a gift to your hostess.  They are simply fabulous! (more…)