ARTICLES For Appetizers
CHILLED CORN & BUTTERMILK SOUP

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A quick and easy chilled soup that is perfect for warm days when it is too hot to cook and you need something light and refreshing.
CHILLED BEET & BUTTERMILK SOUP

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This gorgeously colored chilled beet and buttermilk soup is refreshing, quick and easy to prepare and makes for a dramatic presentation, especially when you garnish with an edible flower.
FROZEN MIGNONETTE SAUCE WITH CUCUMBER

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Add some wow-factor to your next raw oyster party with this easy-to-make, frozen mignonette sauce with cucumbers.
PROSCIUTTO AND BLUE CHEESE WRAPPED ROASTED PEARS

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These prosciutto & blue cheese-wrapped roasted pears are like your favorite cheese platter, only warm.
SWEET POTATO HUMMUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

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This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious.
SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES

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This refreshing and crunchy smashed cucumber salad is perfect for a hot sultry evening or to pair with spicy food. The crunch of the cucumbers pairs well with the silkiness of the avocados and the tomatoes add color and pop. Can be made in advance.
TOMATO CONFIT WITH TORN, TOASTED DIPPING BREAD

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Tomato confit turns ho-hum tomatoes into wow-wow-wow tomatoes. Serve with toasted torn dipping bread and you have a delightful appetizer or meal accompaniment.
ALMOND HUMMUS

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Almond butter hummus is made with almond butter instead of traditional tahini. It is smooth, delicious and great for anyone with sesame allergies or sensitivity. This recipe includes great tips for
MODERN CRACKER JACKS

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This tasty and healthy snack is an update on classical Cracker Jacks. I use date syrup, butter, spicy pecans and some flakey salt to make an addictingly good snack or light dessert.
GRILLED OCTOPUS — TWO WAYS

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Grilled octopus is surprisingly simple to make. The key is tenderizing the cephalopod before you grill it. This recipe provides two methods: sous vide and braising.