Tender clams on the half-shell, stuffed with toasted breadcrumbs, bacon, and finely chopped peppers, shallots and garlic. A fav appetizer!

This creamy Clams Casino Soup is the classic appetizer in soup form! It’s so easy to make and perfect for soup season!

Mussels Casino with bacon & Parmesan for a simple and ADDICTING summer entertaining appetizer!

Clams Casino: A single bite of bacon, sea, and spice on every half shell.

This Clams Casino is such a simple recipe to put together- it’s actually best made in advance and frozen and it is SO delicious!

Clams Casino- littleneck clams loaded with parmesan, red peppers, shallots, garlic, & pancetta- a festive appetizer for a crowd!

Clams Casino- a delicious appetizer with a fun presentation.

This is quite an old-fashioned recipe but I really love it! A very simple appetizer but full of flavor.

The Vesper Martini – James Bond’s drink from Casino Royale – Gordon’s Gin, vodka, Lillet, shake with ice, add lemon peel. Got it?

Surf and Turf in time for grilling.

Clams Casino ~ down-home elegance!

Casino Night! The theme for my midterm practical exam at the FCI.