ARTICLES For Appetizers

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CUCUMBER NOODLE SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

These chilled cucumber noodles are an excellent no-cook dish to eat on a hot summer day. Serve them plain or garnish with shrimp, avocado and mango.

WATERMELON GAZPACHO

WITH 8 COMMENTS

This easy-to-make watermelon and tomato gazpacho is the perfect summer dish to get you through the heat, minimize your cooking efforts and feed you for a week. Watermelon gives this gazpacho an extra flavor burst and a little sweetness.

ROASTED TOMATO, PESTO & BURRATA BRUSCHETTA

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This easy bruschetta recipe is made with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, pesto and burrata cheese. Plated on a blue platter it is a perfect appetizer for Memorial Day or 4th of July.

THAI-STYLE GRILLED ARTICHOKES

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I don't think I have ever seen an artichoke in a Thai restaurant, nor did I see any artichokes in the markets on my trip to Thailand last year, but that didn't stop me from creating a Thai-style grilled artichoke. It may sound a little weird, but trust me they are delicious.

SWEET POTATO, PROSCIUTTO AND CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA

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Sweet potato coins form the crust to this delicious, vegetable-dense, gluten free pizza, topped with Fontina cheese, prosciutto, caramelized onions, corn and cilantro.

FRESH CEVICHE

WITH 4 COMMENTS

Fresh ceviche is my go-to recipe when I have really fresh fish. It takes about 15 minutes to make and is always appreciated. Scoop it up with tortilla chips for a mighty fine appetizer.

BAKED GOAT CHEESE, SUNDRIED TOMATO & BASIL APPETIZER

WITH 8 COMMENTS

This easy and festive appetizer made with goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes and basil is beautiful around Christmas and New Year's, but delicious any time of the year.

AHI, AVOCADO & GRAPEFRUIT THAI-STYLE POKE

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A Thai-style variation on traditional ahi poke made with avocado, grapefruit and a Thai-style marinade of coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and Thai red curry paste.

KERRYGOLD CHEESE PLATTER IDEAS

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Kerrygold makes an amazing assortment of cheeses made from Irish pasteured cow's milk. Here are some cheese platter ideas for your next wine and cheese party.

SPANISH CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE PLATTER