Crispy on the outside, soft in the center, these super flavorful, spicy and earthy eggplant cakes are an incredibly delicious, crowd-pleasing hors d'oeuvre or appetizer. I had the pleasure of attending a delightful presentation by Faye Levy at Melissa's Produce a couple of weeks ago. Faye, an authority on Middle … [Read more...]
Top Twenty Smoky Chipotle Recipes
From muffins and casseroles to soups and French fries, these twenty recipes are full of the utterly delicious, smoky and spicy flavor of chipotle chile peppers.Over the past few years, I've written over two dozen recipes which are made fabulous with the use of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. Chipotles are jalapeños … [Read more...]
Warm Castelvetrano Olives
There's something magical about serving olives warm! Warm Castelvetrano Olives are an amazing, super quick and impressive appetizer to prepare. You and your guests won't believe how much a little bit of heat can enhance the olives. Recipes with Castelvetrano olives are always a treat. They are my favorite green … [Read more...]
Champagne Grape-Avocado Bruschetta Recipe
This unique bruschetta could not be more delicious. It just couldn't be. (If I do say so myself.) Not only is this a gorgeous hors d'oeuvre, but it's fantastic over grilled chicken or fish or shellfish. These sweet, succulent, pearl-sized grapes are the smallest seedless grape variety. And aren't they … [Read more...]
Summer Hors d’Oeuvre Recipe: Minty Lime Granita Strawberry Cups
Delicious, pretty, refreshing and incredibly fun! This is quite possibly the best summer hors d'oeuvre your guests will have ever had! (In my humble opinion, of course.) If you choose to add the vodka, it's like a sweet, edible cocktail. So cool. And if you're in the mood, and it's not summer -- who … [Read more...]
Holiday Hors d’Oeuvre Party Recipes – 2013
With just a few more days before Christmas, and about a week before New Year's Eve, we're starting to write shopping lists and plan the cooking! I love a delicious Holiday Hors D'Oeuvre party! One to two bites, pretty colors, easy to handle and a burst of flavor. A perfect hors d'oeuvre should have these four … [Read more...]
Risotto Cake Recipe
When you make risotto you should do one of two things: 1), don't make so much that you create leftovers, or 2), my preference, plan to make risotto cakes the next day. Risotto should be served immediately -- right out of the pan. When it's spooned onto a plate, it will sort of fall into place. It's a creamy, loose … [Read more...]
Roasted Poblano Guacamole Recipe
Do you ever wake up with a particular ingredient on your mind? One that you must run out and buy immediately? Or in my case, have your husband run out for immediately -- because you'd rather stay at home with a new puppy and two cute boys! Welcome to my Sunday morning and poblano peppers! Also, I know I my … [Read more...]
