First, let me give a disclaimer and state the obvious.  I am not a food stylist.  Nor am I a food photographer.  If you feel your dish is poorly represented, my most sincere apologies.  I’m learning.  Hopefully years from now we can look back at these first photos and cringe.  Wait… I’m already cringing.

That being said, we had some wonderful appetizers brought on our first night.

Devon brought Roasted Fennel and White Bean Dip from the Food 52 blog.  

We already know that I brought Shrimp and Shiitake Pot Stickers with Sake Sauce from Tom Douglas’ Seattle Kitchen.

From Sips and Apps, Meredith brought Blue Cheese, Bacon and Pecan Cocktail Cookies

Heidi made Nancy’s Go To Sandwich (details to follow)

From Perfect Recipes for Having People Over, Carol brought Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps.

Ashley visited Whole Foods and brought Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce. (She’s having another baby in two weeks- give her a break!)

Bev brought Sun-Dried Tomato Tartlets with Cheese from the South Beach Diet Cookbook.

From Food and Wine Magazine’s Best of the Best Cookbook Recipes Volume 13– Amy brought Crab Tostadas

Randie brought Rosemary and Parmesan Madeleines from Williams Sonoma  and Smokey Fried Chickpeas from Food 52

Not everyone was pleased with their dish, but personally, I thought they were all delicious.  I look forward to making a few of them again.  Thoughts and comments welcome!