Yakima Valley Artichoke Appetizer

Yakima Valley Artichoke Appetizer Fresh from the Oven

This recipe originally came into my files from my sister-in-law and culinary diva, Mary-beth. Or was it from my other sister-in-law, entertaining diva, Priscilla? Well, it was definitely from one of these two remarkable women.

For a few years, many years ago, while living amongst the Bradley clan and their merry circle of friends in Yakima, Washington, this appetizer appeared at EVERY cocktail party. It was a novelty at the time and a darned good one at that. But as the years passed, and we moved to Seattle, I forgot about it.

New Years Eve Quartet of Entertaining Spreads

Smoked Salmon & Caper Spread with Artisan Crackers

I know I’m late for New Year’s Eve, but I didn’t finish these four spreads until just now. Where oh where did the week go?

Nevertheless, I want to share them with you in hope that perhaps you can whip up one or two for tomorrow’s gatherings of friends and family around that big screen TV. They are all very easy and you probably have the needed ingredients in the frig. Well, maybe not the cold-smoked salmon, but if there is a Trader Joe’s nearby, they have a 4-ounce package for a modest price.

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