A great summer dip is always a smart thing to have in your back pocket…it makes entertaining on the fly so much easier. This feta dip with pecan dill gremolata is something exciting that will be such a crowd-pleaser.
Tag: appetizer
Classic Meatballs with Caramelized Tomato Sauce & Herb Garlic Bread
There is nothing like a big plate of classic meatballs on a cold winter night, especially with a side of buttery garlic bread.
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Creamy Roasted Chestnut Soup
‘Tis the season! I’m not quite roasting chestnuts by an open fire, but I am making this creamy roasted chestnut soup!
Manchego Cheese Fritters with Pomegranate Beer Jam
It’s almost the first weekend of December, and I’m celebrating with these manchego cheese fritters & pomegranate beer jam!
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Fried Calamari with Pickled Red Fresno Chili Peppers
Fried calamari is such a classic dish, and I find that most people only think about it when out at a traditional Italian restaurant. But once you see how easy it is to make at home, you’ll probably start to cook it a lot more often.
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Bay Scallops with Sweet Orange Glaze & Bok Choy
Once I tried Glory Kitchen’s Provence nut and spice mix for the first time, I was hooked. So much flavor is packed into one little perfectly sized container. The Provence blend contains cashews, dried currants, flax seeds, onion and an intriguing blend of herbs (thyme, marjoram, basil and savory) with just a touch of sea salt to bring out the other flavors.
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Crab & Salmon Stuffed Mushrooms
Celebrations call for appetizers that are festive and fun for guests to enjoy, and these mushrooms are exactly that! I had made this recipe for New Years Day, but because of all of the festivities, I am a little late on posting them. So, even though the holidays are over, it doesn’t mean you still can’t whip these up for all your 2015 gatherings to come.
Steamed Mussels in Spicy Tomato-Wine Broth with Crusty Garlic Bread
In traditional Italian fashion, my family would make the Feast of the Seven Fishes every Christmas Eve. Over the years, the tradition has changed. We now tend to serve steak and pasta, with only a few of our seafood specialties. Mussels are always a big hit, so this year I am making sure they end up on our holiday table!
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Grilled Peaches with Fresh Mozzarella & Prosciutto
A fun appetizer for the summertime: grilled peaches with fresh mozzarella & prosciutto. Drizzled with a thyme-infused marsala syrup. It’s sweet, savory, and bursting with juicy flavor.
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Crab Cakes with Chipotle Lemon Mayo
My family and I love to make crab cakes for a Sunday appetizer or for special occasions. Over the years, I have tested and tweaked many different versions of this classic dish, finally ending up with a recipe that we will make from now on.