Garden party appetizers

These fancy and frugal recipes cost $25 or less to make, and sometimes much less, and are perfect for elegant entertaining on a tight budget.

Featured in our Summer 2021 article, Upscale Picnic, this tomato and burrata appetizer is delicious and flexible.

I’m sharing exactly how to make this beautiful crudite platter, and it’s a lot easier than you think. Perfect for spring and summer parties!

Buttery Spinach Puffs are cheesy and savory with pops of bacon. As you can imagine, they are a hit at parties!

These handy and fun Caprese skewers are easy to make with mini tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and a flavorful balsamic reduction. This is the perfect recipe for an effortless and delicious healthy snack or appetizer that is sure to impress!

Looking for easy party appetizer recipes? Look no further than these delicious blackberry cucumber caprese skewers!

Grab the recipe for these Melon Caprese Skewers that are loaded with a trio of melon, fresh mozzarella balls, prosciutto and a basil vinaigrette!

Light, refreshing summer recipe! These Cucumber Sandwiches have a cream cheese and dill spread with fresh cucumbers.

The Mother's day/spring garden party was so much fun to develop, because I got to work so closely with my girls. They always love assisting me, but sometimes I have to turn down their sweet pleas to "help" when it's something I need to look just-so. It was fun not just to let them be involved in every project, but indeed, to be in charge.