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Plantain Picadillo Empanadas (Empenadas de Platano)

February 12, 2021 By valentina 26 Comments

Empenada de Platano with Picadillo sliced in half on white plate

Empenadas de Platano (Plantain Empanadas) are filled with delicious Mexican Picadillo. A combination of sweet and savory ingredients, mixed into finely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Meat, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: plantains, skirt steak, cumin, chipotles, raisins, capers, almonds, empenadas, platano

Best Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

April 10, 2020 By valentina 42 Comments

smoked salmon deviled eggs on silver tray

The Best Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs include absolutely everything you want in a bagel, cream cheese & lox, minus the bagel. These beauties are an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: tomatoes, hors d'oeuvres, capers, dill, appetizers, deviled eggs, smoked salmon, Easter recieps, egg recipes

Cuban Chicken Stew with Alcaparrado

February 19, 2020 By valentina 22 Comments

top view of cuban chicken stew in blue and white bowl

This Cuban Chicken Stew has ingredients found in Alcaparrado, which you'll learn all about as you read on. It's a hearty, comforting stew that explodes with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews, Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: orange juice, raisins, capers, idaho russet potatoes, one-pot meals, Cuban food, Spanish olives, Alcaparrado

Cannellini Bean Tuna Salad Recipe

March 23, 2019 By valentina 51 Comments

Cannelllini Bean Tuan Salad i a white bowl with blue trim and red flowers on it.

This Cannellini Bean Tuna Salad recipe is drizzled with a delicious Lemon-Caper Balsamic Vinaigrette, making every bite an explosion of flavor. It's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, basil, capers, red onion, Piquillo peppers, side dish, canellini beans, cooking dried beans, tuna, roasted peppers

Niçoise Deviled Eggs Recipe

April 16, 2018 By valentina 20 Comments

Nicoise Deviled Eggs lined up in rows on parchment paper.

Niçoise Deviled Eggs Recipe delivers all of the flavors of a traditional Niçoise salad — finely chopped and served to you beautifully in a tasty egg. With … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: hors d'oeuvres, capers, shallots, appetizers, deviled eggs, kalamata olives, albacore tuna, wild selections white albacore tuna, nicoise

Nicoise Salad Cups with Lemon Dressing

October 4, 2017 By valentina 25 Comments

Albacore Nicoise Salad Cups with Honey-Lemon Dressing

Delicious, healthy and beautiful Nicoise Salad Cups with Honey-Lemon Dressing --  a lovely display of fresh ingredients!My parents bought their house, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Fish & Seafood, Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: avocados, capers, honey, dill, lemons, olives, hard boiled eggs, Nicoise salad, albacore tuna

Tomato Feta Salsa Recipe for Meat

August 4, 2015 By valentina 4 Comments

Tomato Feta Salsa Recipe for Meat or Chicken

This Tomato Feta Salsa makes for an excellent snack with chips, and it's divine over grilled meat, chicken or fish! I love unique summer salsa recipes, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: heirloom tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, basil, capers, salsas, sauces, summer tomatoes, summer recipes, feta cheese, condiments for meat

Marinated Baked Mahi Mahi

December 18, 2013 By valentina 14 Comments

Lemon Tomato Caper Marinated Mahi Mahi Recipe

Marinated Baked Mahi Mahi is a delicious, light and healthy dish. Great for entertaining or a casual weeknight dinner, it's made with tomatoes, lemon and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Fish & Seafood, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: tomatoes, fish, lemon zest, capers, lemons, seafood, comfort food, shallots, Mahi Mahi

California King Salmon Recipe

August 3, 2012 By valentina 15 Comments

California King Salmon Recipe with Lemon-Caper Pesto and Zucchini

This California King Salmon recipe is made with a tangy Lemon-Caper Pesto and thin slices of zucchini. It presents beautifully for any special occasion or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: salmon, capers, lemons, zucchini, pesto, California King Salmon, lemon-caper pesto

Lemon Caper Pesto Recipe

August 2, 2012 By valentina 3 Comments

Lemon Caper Pesto in a white bowl on yellow plate

Lemon Caper Pesto is a very unique twist on classic pesto. It's delicious on pasta, with fish and poultry, and served as a dip for an appetizer. It's fun to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: capers, Parmesan cheese, dill, lemons, meyer lemons, pesto, condiments, pine nuts


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