Afropolitan Mom

Courses: Appetizer

  • Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Wings

    Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Wings

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    Kira O.
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    Easy sweet and deliciously sticky chicken wings with a slight kick, thanks to the added jalapeño pepper. One thing I like about this Baked Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Wings is the nice crunchiness on the outside against the moist and flavorful inside because no one likes soggy or dry wings. My secret to achieving…

  • Strawberry-Kumquat Salad

    Strawberry-Kumquat Salad

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    Kira O.
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    Although strawberry season just wrapped up, I couldn’t let summer pass by without sharing this Strawberry-Kumquat Salad with honey dressing. It’s a simple, quick and easy recipe that would be perfect for summer entertaining. You can make it for a crowd, just double or triple the recipe. If you’re like my cousin, wondering what Kumquat…

  • Summer Fruit and Goat Cheese Crostini

    Summer Fruit and Goat Cheese Crostini

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    Kira O.
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    Looking for a quick and easy appetizer for your next party? How about this Summer Fruit and Goat Cheese Crostini, you can replace the fruits with whatever is in season, and top it with some walnut for some extra crunch. Ready in less than 15 minutes depending on the type of fruit you choose. Yum!!…

  • Pineapple & Mango Salsa

    Pineapple & Mango Salsa

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    Kira O.
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    Are you entertaining for Cinco De Mayo? Skip the trip to the store, and instead make this Pineapple & Mango Salsa it just wouldn’t be a party without it.  It’s a cinch to make and a guaranteed hit with any party crowd. Best part, you can whip it up in less than 10-minutes. I’m often asked, what the difference…

  • Pico De Gallo

    Pico De Gallo

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    Kira O.
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    Pico De Gallo, fresh and goes with just about any dip but will often enjoy it with corn chips. A little fact about today, May 5th – Cinco De Mayo, it’s not Mexico’s Independence day. Instead it commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, where Mexicans defeated the French colonists who were trying to invade Mexico. If…

  • Scotch Eggs – Baked not Fried

    Scotch Eggs – Baked not Fried

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    Kira O.
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    Scotch Eggs – Baked not Fried – It will make a perfect appetizer for Easter. Scotch Eggs is actually an English snack served at most pubs and restaurant in the UK. It somehow made its way to Africa and for the longest time I thought it got its name from Scotland but with a little research…