ARTICLES For Appetizers
TURKEY, CRANBERRY & WALNUT LETTUCE WRAPS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
A 15-minute solution to what do with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. This is a nice alternative to the turkey sandwich, particularly if you are on a gluten-free or paleo diet.
PERSIMMON, GRAPE, POMEGRANATE & BURRATA SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
This easy and gorgeous seasonal Fall fruit salad contrasts sweet persimmons and grapes with acidic tomatoes and crunchy pecans on a bed of creamy burrata.
CRAB CAKES WITH ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE
WITH 4 COMMENTS
These crab cakes are an Asian fusion that combines traditional crab cake ingredients and Asian ingredients. They are quick to make and always impress.
PEACH AND TOMATO GAZPACHO WITH GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
This vibrant gazpacho highlights two of summers most delicious fruits: peaches & tomatoes. Make it in under a half hour and garnish with a goat cheese crouton.
PEACH, CARAMELIZED ONION & GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
WITH 4 COMMENTS
If you have one perfectly ripe peach this is the perfect appetizer. Start with toasted baguette slices, smear with a goat cheese, honey & rosemary mixture, add a spoonful of caramelized onions and top with a peach slice.
ROASTED TOMATO AND BURRATA BRUSCHETTA
WITH 3 COMMENTS
Bruschetta is one of our family favorites. There are lots of ways to make bruschetta, but any bruschetta made with burrata is guaranteed to be delicious.
HAWAIIAN PUPU CHICKEN WINGS
WITH 8 COMMENTS
These sticky, crunchy, garlicky, intensely flavored chicken wings come from a recipe I learned to make in my childhood in Honolulu. I wok fry them in coconut oil and then dunk them in a garlicky soy sauce and rice vinegar dip.
LIFE-CHANGING BREAD FROM MY NEW ROOTS
WITH 18 COMMENTS
"Life-changing bread" is not an exaggeration for this delicious, incredibly simple, gluten-free bread loaded with heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar-regulating, appetite-controlling and pro-digestive ingredients.
THE BEST PICNIC SANDWICH
WITH 5 COMMENTS
This quick sandwich made with roasted tomatoes, pesto and burrata is the perfect picnic meal, but also can be used as an appetizer or for a lunch or dinner at home. Make it in advance so the flavors can meld.
AVOCADO SHRIMP COCKTAILS IN A JAR
WITH 10 COMMENTS
Handy single-sized appetizer servings of avocado shrimp cocktail served in mason jars are perfect for outdoor dining. Take on your next picnic or enjoy in the backyard.