20 Friday Feb 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Course, Vegetarian
Spanish tortilla is a lovely egg, potato and onion concoction that is so flexible it can either be supper or an hors d’oeuvre; it can be served hot, warm, room temperature or cold. It can be made ahead, is actually best made a couple of hours ahead, and can be reheated. Best of all, it’s absolutely delicious! Continue reading
17 Tuesday Feb 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Asian
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Carrots, ginger, hoisin sauce, lettuce, oyster sauce, pork, soy sauce
San Choy Bow is what we’re really talking about here…Lettuce Wraps with Asian Flavors or the simpler and more to the point, Chinese “Tacos”. These can be prepared quickly, are incredibly delicious with a mix of salty-sweet flavors (they have hoisin sauce in them) and kids love them…at least ours did and do. This is fun food, with the benefit of being delicious. Continue reading
02 Friday Jan 2015
Ham Dip, well that’s what we call it, but it’s really more of a spread than a dip. It has a lovely, smoky, sweet-sharp creamy flavor, rather complex and robust. It’s great on a cracker, but makes a great sandwich, keeps well in the fridge and is best made at least 24 hours ahead, making it perfect for entertaining. Continue reading
21 Sunday Dec 2014
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cheese, guava paste, herbs, Melon, Mushrooms, olive oil, pineapple, prosciutto
There was a request for some quick and easy hors d’oeuvres for the holidays, so the Yankee Cuban Sandwich will have to wait until tomorrow. Here are some quick and tasty hors d’oeuvre options, Prosciutto-Wrapped Fruit, Katie’s Roasted Mushrooms, and Romeo y Julietas. It’s always good to have these hanging around in your repertoire. Continue reading
16 Tuesday Dec 2014
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Everyone seems to love guacamole, because well, it’s good. This version has crumbled bleu cheese stirred into it and it’s topped with bacon bits and toasted walnuts. Bring on the tortilla chips! Continue reading
15 Monday Dec 2014
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Vinaigrettes
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Garlic confit is simple to prepare and simply delicious. You can smear the soft, creamy, sweet cloves on crackers or toasted bread for a quick hors d’oeurves or float a smeared toast on a bowl of soup. However you choose to use your garlic, you’ll be supremely glad you have these tasty morsels of lusciousness at your disposal. Continue reading
25 Tuesday Nov 2014
Posted in Appetizers, Sauces
Boursin Cheese is wonderful. It’s rich, creamy, herbaceous, with a nice hit of garlic and best of all, it’s incredibly simple to make. In other words, it’s the holiday seasons perfect “little something special”; the little black dress of appetizers. Oh yes, did I mention that it is a perfect hostess gift? Continue reading
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