Sweet and spicy apple pierogi.

Gluten free from top to bottom, cheesecake with a buttery almond crust and a brownie on top.

Beef, cheese and jalapeno pockets.

Tassies, or mini pies, or butter tarts; whatever you call them, they’re sweet and tasty little treats.

Hot and cool sauce with jalapenos and cream cheese, for dipping, marinading or slathering.

My first attempt at quiche. Use at your own risk, it has hamburger, onions, ricotta and cream cheese.

It’s imitation bread pudding at its finest. Don’t ever try to pass this off as a real bread pudding, especially to southern grandmas.

A nice starting point for making your own cheesy alfredo sauce.

It’s almost like sweet syrupy bread pudding with a hint of egg. Dessert for breakfast, this is a unique take on a classic.

Deviled shrimp dip to be served on bread or thick crackers.